Labour and childbirth
The end of pregnancy is in sight – but first there's labour and childbirth to get through. Find out the difference between Braxton Hicks and contractions, how to get labour started, what happens during the stages of labour, the pros and cons of home versus hospital births, different pain relief options, c-sections and more.
Braxton Hicks
Home birth or hospital birth?

Our advice will help you weigh up the pros and cons of having your baby at home, in a birth centre or in a hospital.