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Pregnancy

Wellbeing in pregnancy

Anatomy and Physiology

Minor discomforts of pregnancy

Complications of pregnancy

Preparing for labour and birth

When to call the hospital

Serious problems
Contacting the hospital when you think you are in labour

Conclusion and resources

Labour and Birth

Overview of the 3 stages of labour

First stage - labour

Monitoring, care and support in labour

Pain and pain relief

In what ways can labour be induced?

Complications in labour

Second stage – giving birth

Birthing your baby

Special cases of vaginal birth

Complications during birth

Assisted or instrumental birthing

Emergency (unplanned) caesarean birth

Third stage – after birth

Support following complications

What support is available?

Elective/planned caesarean birth

Postnatal and Parenting

Post-birth changes in the mother

In the hospital, after birth

Caring for your new baby

Safe sleeping and settling newborns

Signs that your baby may be unwell

Postnatal wellbeing and support