Information about Streptococcus A (Strep A) and scarlet fever

Labour

The first stage of labour and birth is usually the longest and is when your baby gets ready to be born. Labour may be starting if you have a show, your waters break or your contractions start.

Anaesthetics in labour

Types of regional and general anaesthetic offered in labour

Checks and monitoring during labour

How you and your baby will be monitored throughout labour

Contractions

What contractions are, how long they last and how to cope with them

Early signs of labour

What are the early signs of labour and what happens next

Labour positions

How to stay comfortable during labour and the positions you can try

Pain relief in labour

Pros and cons of different pain relief options in labour - including gas and air and epidurals