The first few days after a Caesarean section can be difficult and tiring. This article covers what to expect in the post natal ward…

Caesarean section is now very common in New Zealand – read about the first 24 hours after Caesarean section and pick up tips to…

This article gives information to NZ parents on promoting natural childbirth and advice on how to keep the birth as natural as possible.

Pain relief is at the foremost of most women’s minds in pregnancy. This article outlines the main options for pain relief in labour in…

This article gives an overview of a typical normal birth. It tells you what to expect and how to optimise your chances of having…

This article describes the three stages of labour in pregnancy . Labour has been divided into 3 different stages, although in reality they merge…

In this article on induction of labour we provide an overview, or summary, of what to expect during an induction.  If you know you…

This article describes induction of labour in detail. It describes why and how an induction takes place, including details of risks and complications.

HypnoBirthing® – The Mongan Method involves natural childbirth education, combined with self-hypnosis techniques (including deep relaxation, visualisation, affirmations and special breathing), to achieve a confident, calm,…

This article discusses fetal distress – why a baby may become distressed before birth and the likely consequences of fetal distress.