Te Whatu Ora website – Labour and birth
The Labour and birth page on Te Whatu Ora Health Information and Services website is a reliable source of information and advice.
The Labour and birth webpage on Te Whatu Ora gives in-depth information from a health perspective.
Labour and birth | Te Whatu Ora(external link)
It includes introductory information about:
- Going into labour
- the signs of labour
- First stage of labour
- Second stage of labour
- Third stage of labour
- If labour does not go as planned
- Inducing labour
- Pain relief
- When you need help with the birth
- Caesarean section
It also includes helpful advice for the birth and afterwards:
- Who to have with you during the birth
- Maternity care during and after birth
- Advice for the other parent
- Where to give birth
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Normal changes to your body after birth
