After months of nurturing the little bun in your oven, the day you’ll give birth is almost here! Your labour is right around the corner, so what should you expect when labour hits? Read on for some of ...

Yes. Nitrous oxide is safe for both you and your baby. It has been used worldwide for decades and does not slow labor or ...

It's no secret that childbirth has a reputation for being incredibly painful. But the general consensus is that the excruciating pain is worth it thanks to the reward at the end - aka meeting the mini ...

Braxton Hicks are sporadic “false” contractions that prepare your body for delivery. Here are the differences between Braxton Hicks and true labor contractions. Braxton Hicks contractions are like ...

There's a big learning curve when it comes to pregnancy. For many expecting parents, just thinking about contractions can be nerve-wracking because they are associated with pain and the start of labor ...

Labour can feel really tough, and many people want ways to ease the pain without medicines. One simple trick is the birthing comb. It’s a regular sturdy comb you hold in your hand. Pressing it on ...

Back pain when you’re in labour can be intense, steady, and wave-like, which makes things harder than they already are. This ...

At our latest appointment, the doctor likens labour to trying to lift up a chair while still sitting on it, writes Peter Max We all know that there is no greater feeling than that of two people ...