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…

An Assisted Birth is one where forceps or ventouse are used to assist the birth of the baby.

How will I know if I am in labour? Check our list of signs and symptoms to help you to recognise whether labour is…

These days it is very easy to test at home whether you are pregnant or not – you can use home pregnancy test kits, which…

We give some great ideas for themes, invitations, games and gifts to help you plan a baby shower to remember.

This easy to use pregnancy and birth terms glossary helps you understand terms commonly used by midwives, doctors and those in the know!