Twins and triplets are increasingly common in New Zealand – to find out more about twin births and multiple births, read on.

Third degree tears are not common but can have long term effects on the woman’s health – find out how to minimise the risks…

Spontaneous rupture of membranes usually occurs during normal labour – but membranes can rupture before labour also and this can affect progress of labour.

This article explains what to expect when you return home after a Caesarean section. Life at home after a C-section can be pretty tough…

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…