Giving Birth
Ready to bring your baby into the world? From packing a hospital bag to getting through labour, here's what to know about giving birth.
Giving Birth
Birthing Classes: Find Your Ideal Course
Planning on having ante-natal classes as a part of your birth plan? Most first-time mums will choose to go to ante-natal classes, learn why.
Kangaroo Care: Skin-to-Skin Contact With Your Newborn
Discover benefits of skin-to-skin contact, a nurturing practice. Understand why 'kangaroo care' after birth plays an integral role in baby's development.
What Is the APGAR Score?
The APGAR score is a tool for your midwife or doctor to quickly decide if your newborn needs any extra care in the moments after birth.
Benefits of Natural Birth and How to Prepare for It
Natural birth is labour with little or no medical intervention. Learn about the benefits, how to prepare for a natural delivery, pain relief options and more.
FAQ: Vaginal Birth
Learn more about some of the most commonly asked questions on vaginal birth, and feel more equipped for the labour and delivery of your little one.
Preparing for Labour and Birth
Discover tips for preparing for labour and birth, from antenatal classes to relaxation techniques – helping provide a positive and memorable experience.
FAQ: Postpartum Hair Loss
Discover why postpartum hair loss happens, when it starts and how to manage it. Get gentle, effective tips to support regrowth after pregnancy.
Hospital Bag Checklist – What to Pack for Mum, Baby and Partner
Get ready for birth with our hospital bag checklist. Ensure Mum, Baby and Partner have all the essentials packed before the big day.
What Is a Doula and Do You Need One?
A doula is a non-medical companion who provides support during pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal. Read about the benefits of having a doula.
Epidural: How It Works, What to Expect & Is It Right for You?
Considering an epidural for labour? Learn exactly how an epidural works, when you can have one, what the procedure involves, and the pros and cons to help you decide.
What Is a Mucus Plug?
Discover what the mucus plug during pregnancy is, what it looks like and what to do next. Prepare confidently for your baby's arrival with expert tips!
Newborn Baby Essentials: The Ultimate Checklist
Use our comprehensive newborn baby essentials checklist to make sure you have all the items you’ll need for your new baby’s first three months.
Cervical Dilation During Labour: Chart, Stages and Symptoms
Learn about cervical dilation during pregnancy and labour, from early stages to full dilation, helping you understand more about childbirth.
The Stages of Labour and Delivery
Explore the 3 stages of labour: Early labour, active labour and delivery. Learn what to anticipate for each stage and how to prepare for labour and delivery.
What Does a Midwife Do?
Midwives are there to provide support during your pregnancy, labour, birth and in the postnatal period. Learn about the role of a midwife at different stages.
All About Hypnobirthing
Explore the world of hypnobirthing: uncover its techniques and the benefits that you, and your baby can derive from understanding its essence.
When Does Your Baby Drop?
Learn when your baby drops – also known as ‘lightening’ – how to know their head is engaged and discover if it’s a sign that labour is near.
Braxton Hicks Contractions: How to Tell Them Apart from Real Labour
Feeling tightenings in your bump? Learn the difference between Braxton Hicks and real contractions — what they feel like, how long they last, and when to call your midwife.
Everything You Need to Know About Waters Breaking in Pregnancy
You may be wondering if your waters have broken and what it means. Learn more about what it feels like and when to go to the hospital.
All About Having a Caesarean Section
A C-section is when a baby is delivered through an incision in the mum’s abdomen and uterus. Discover what exactly happens, how long recovery takes and more.
Comfort measures during labour
Find out what mums found to be the best comfort measures during pregnancy. From traditional pain medicine to birthing balls, it's all covered here.
Labour advice and tips for childbirth
Come and take a look at the advice that Pampers experts have given to help ensure that your labour is as stress and pain free as possible.
Healing After Childbirth
Discover what happens to your body 3 weeks postpartum and get insights on how long it usually takes for the body to go back to normal after childbirth.
Pregnancy Preparation: 3 Ways to Stay Healthy
A healthy mum makes for a healthy pregnancy. Take a look at these great tips for staying healthy when preparing for a pregnancy.
Top tips: Bringing your newborn baby home
Bringing your baby back to a well-prepared home will help make the whole process easier. See our check-list for preparing your home for a baby.
What to Include in Your Birth Plan
Learn how to devise an effective NHS birth plan. Access our comprehensive birth plan template for UK residents and get your delivery blueprint ready.
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