Giving birth for the first time may seem daunting, but being armed with all the knowledge means you can go into labour prepared and more relaxed about what’s going on.
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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
Understand your labour and birth better with our guide to labour terms including breech, cesarean, dilation and effacement. Find more on Kidspot New Zealand
Perineal tearing during birth is common but there are ways to reduce the risk of tearing or episiotomy such as perineal massage, Epi-no and water birth. Find more on Kidspot New Zealand
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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 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.
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
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Labour and birth aids help you give birth with comfort. Find how what happens during labour and birth and the aids and support you can pack for yourself. 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
Home births are not common for childbirth in New Zealand. But having a home birth can be a safe option for giving birth when you know whats involved.
Water births are a popular birthing option for pregnant women as giving birth in water will reduce stress on both the mother and baby and reduce contraction pain during labour. Find advice and information on the benefits of a water birth. Kidspot New Zealand
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The following information describes the birth process of babies born vaginally in a breech position.
Mums have top tips on way to bring on labour naturally. Avoid a hospital labour induction by trying these ideas in Kidspot New Zealand's family health section.
Everything you need to know about for a great first stage of labour, from contractions, hydration, waters breaking and first-stage positions.
Coping with contractions can be helped using natural assistance during contractions as well as drugs during 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
VBAC, or vaginal birth after caesarean, is a birth option. Caesarean deliveries in New Zealand are at 30% but vaginal birth is possible after a c-section. Find more on Kidspot New Zealand's family health section
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Timing contractions from the beginning of one to the beginning of the next one, this tells you how far apart the contractions are.
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. Find everything for babies, toddlers & kids 0-14 - Kidspot New Zealand's
By around 36 weeks you will want to have your bags all packed ready for the trip to hospital to have your baby! We have a comprehensive list for you to start gathering up the essentials.
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A natural birth means a vaginal delivery without drugs or medical interventions such as an epidural, pethidine or a caesarian. Find advice and information on giving birth naturally with support from a midwife or birthing partner. Kidspot New Zealand
Common labour and birth fears during pregnancy. During pregnancy it is common to have fears about labour and child birth. 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
