Labour First Stage

Labour occurs in three stages. Find how what happens during labour in the first stage including information about labour contractions. Find reassurance and be prepared for your labour and birth with an understanding of what to expect when you go through labour and give birth. Kidspot New Zealand

Pregnancy beauty regime

If you're trying to get pregnant or about to our guide to getting pregnant provides you with the necessary information such as preparing to conceive, ovulation calculators, healthy eating and pre-pregnancy checklists. Use our pregnancy beauty regime to keep yourself glowing. Kidspot New Zealand

Labour terms

Understand your labour and birth better with our guide to labour terms including breech, cesarean, dilation and effacement. Find more on Kidspot New Zealand

Pregnancy and your job

Maternity leave and parental leave can be confusing to understand. Find out how to manage work during pregnancy, your rights during pregnancy at work and what you need to know about organising child care before going on maternity leave.

Labour Second Stage

Labour occurs in three stages. Find how what happens during labour in the second stage including information about labour contractions. Find reassurance and be for your labour and birth with an understanding of what to expect when you go through labour and give birth. Kidspot New Zealand

Perineal massage

Perineal massage during your pregnancy may prevent tearing or an episiotomy during birth. Find out how to safely perform a perineal massage while you are pregnant Kidspot New Zealand's family health section.

Labour third stage

Delivery of the placenta is the third stage of labour. Find more information on delivering the placenta and what happens during labour in the third stage including information about labour contractions. Kidspot New Zealand

Top Tips For Baby-making Sex

If you are trying for a baby, there are some things you might like to incorporate into your sex life to hopefully help things along a bit. Find out ways you might be able to tip the odds in your favour - but remember that taking a good few months to conceive is normal.

Baby Shower Games

Throwing a baby shower is fun to do during your pregnancy, and choosing games your guests will enjoy is part of the fun! Get a few ideas for games for your baby shower.