Discuss your preferences
Topics can include labour support, pain relief, mobility, feeding intentions, vaginal birth, Caesarean birth and what matters most to you during the experience.
Clinical factors
Your pregnancy history, placental position, baby’s presentation, growth, previous surgery and health conditions may influence recommendations.
Hospital arrangements
The practice will explain where you are expected to present for labour or planned admission, what to bring and any pre-admission requirements.
Plans can change
Labour and pregnancy can be unpredictable. If circumstances change, the care team will discuss the safest appropriate next step with you whenever possible.
Medical content approved by Dr Tembisa Tini. Approval confirmed . General patient information; your own assessment and care plan may differ.