Are you feeling anxious? Or just plain frightened when you think about giving birth? You're not the only one. But you should share your concerns with your midwife.

If your baby is in a breech position, your doctor will try to turn them around. But there are also things you can try at home.

It can be hard to know what type of pain relief to choose before labour starts, since you don't know what kind of pain you'll be dealing with. The only thing to do is read up about different pain relief solutions beforehand, so at least you're familiar with the options when the time comes.

It's happening! Grab your bags and head to the hospital. Here is what will happen when you get there.

It's never too early to prepare for the birth.

Time passes slowly when you're waiting to start labour, and even more slowly if you're overdue. But a scheduled induction can feel like both a blessing and a disappointment.

Everybody wants to know how long labour will last. The answer is maybe around 20 hours. But it can be shorter. Or longer.

It's not very common for babies to be born prematurely. But if they are, a premature baby gets the very best care and has very good prospects for the future.

It's not hard to become the best birth coach ever. Start by reading this article and you're almost there.

How do you know if it's started? There's a sure sign; regular contractions. When the contractions get as frequent as three in ten minutes, it could be time to go.

It's over. The birth is over. Your baby is lying in your arms and you're probably counting his or her fingers and toes, examining your precious bundle from head to toe. Congratulations, you're now a mother.

You can ease birth pain and help the birthing process by moving a bit and switching between different positions.