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.

Episiotomies and tears are common after childbirth. This article explains episiotomies and different types of perineal tears and how they are repaired.

This article provides an overview of Caesarean section – why they are performed and the risks and complications associated with Cesarean section.

This article gives information on Caesarean in Detail – what happens before and after a Caesarean section in New Zealand, what is involved and…

Many women in Aotearoa-New Zealand make a birth plan for their labour and birth. A birth plan can help to guide your midwives and…