Labour

Home Birth Awareness Week – Relaxed Birthing

Life After Loss: Deana’s Story

Karakia to recite for birth

Ask Our Experts: Karakia to Recite for Labour and Birth

Seasons of Mama Labour Comb

Using a Comb During Labour For Pain Relief: Would You Try It?

Counter Pressure Technique: Pelvic/Hip Press

How to Use Counter Pressure in Labour: Pelvic Press

Kristin White from Mama Rise

Advice for Preparing for a VBAC with Birth Educator & Doula, Kristin White from Mama Rise

How to do the double hip squeeze counter pressure technique for labour

How to Use Counter Pressure in Labour: Double Hip Squeeze

Packing hospital bag for being induced

Getting Induced? Here’s What to Pack In Your Hospital Bag

Injection for labour pain relief

Sterile Water Injections for Labour Pain Relief: Everything You Need to Know

Birthing person and their partner during a home birth

10 Ways Partners Can Offer Practical & Emotional Support During Labour and Birth

Best books and resources for pregnancy

The Most Recommended Books and Resources to Read and Listen to in Preparation for Birth

Mum with c-section scar holding baby

Thinking about Having a VBAC? Here’s What You Need to Know

Homebirth may be an option for some people during lockdown

Giving Birth During Level 4 Lockdown? Visitor Policies Around the Country

Ukaipo Placenta Planting container

Interview with Te Miringa Parkes of Ūkaipō

Kiwi mum holds newborn baby after water birth

All About Water Births

Aromatherapy can be used as natural pain relief support in labour and birth

Natural Pain Management Options for Labour

Pregnant woman in side lying position for labour

8 Helpful Positions for Labour and Birth

Partner supports woman coping with labour

What to Expect When You Go Through Transition

Birth support person rubs mother's back during active labour

What It’s Like to Be in Active Labour

Partner embraces pregnant woman

What It’s Like to Be In Early Labour

Pregnant couple going for a walk to induce labour

Natural Induction Methods You Might like to Consider

Pregnant mum at full term

What Happens When You Go Overdue

Child hugs pregnant mum

Signs That Labour May Be Beginning

Woman labours in birthing pool

An Overview of the Stages of Labour

Anaesthetist administers epidural in surgery

Your Labour Pain Relief Options Explained: Epidural

Opioids injection for labour pain

Your Labour Pain Relief Options Explained: Opioids

Entonox gas set up for labour use

Your Labour Pain Relief Options Explained: Gas

Pregnant mother in hospital waiting to be induced

All About Induction of Labour

Sister holds newborn baby sibling after birth

How to Make a Birth Plan

Mum gives birth in pool at birthing unit

Your Options for Birth Locations in Aotearoa