LABOUR – Everything You Need to Know

How long will labour last? midwives response

What will happen when I first arrive at the hospital? midwives response

How will the hospital check my progress? midwives response

What is ARM, and is it routine? midwives response

I’m worried about being monitored – I want to be active. midwives response

How long will the first stage of labour last? midwives response

Is it best to stay upright in early labour? midwives response

I’m having a trial of labour– how long will I be allowed to be in labour for? midwives response

When will I be fully dilated? midwives response

What is meant by ‘transition’? midwives response

When can I start pushing? midwives response

What is ‘crowning’? midwives response

I’m scared in case I poo in labour, how will I feel? midwives response

Will I tear when the baby comes out? midwives response

What does ‘skin to skin’ birth mean? midwives response

What is the ‘third stage’ of labour? midwives response

What will happen once my baby’s been delivered? midwives response

Will we be left alone when the baby’s born? midwives response

Do I need to have the syntocinon injection after the birth? midwives response