Nothing will prepare you for how you feel in the onset of labour but knowing what to expect will take away some of the fear of the unknown. The first stage The muscles of your uterus contract ...

No one can tell you what your labour will be like, or how long it will last. Every woman's labour is different, but you can prepare yourself by learning about the different stages of labour.

Let us tell you about labor stages in detail. First stage of labor- Dilation of the cervix During the first stage of labor, contractions help your cervix dilate and begin to open. This is called ...

Around 8 per cent of women experience prolonged labour, a physically and emotionally taxing ordeal that comes with real risks ...

In the early stages of labour, they may tell you to stay at (or return) home. Signs you’re still in the early stages include contractions, an urge to go to the toilet, backache, and a ‘show ...

In a first labour, the second stage may last an hour or two; in subsequent pregnancies, it could be all over in ten minutes or less. When your baby's head appears at the entrance to the vagina and ...