Birth

When to get medical help after the birth

Symptoms to look out for after giving birth, and when to contact your GP.

Giving birth

Giving birth is different for everyone but there are positions and techniques you can try beforehand which may help.

Caesarean birth

Find out about Caesarean births, when they can happen, the risks involved, and how to prepare and recover.

Episiotomy

You may need a cut between the vagina and anus during childbirth. This is called an episiotomy. Read why you might need it and what to expect.

Postpartum haemorrhage