Stage 3 of 6 · Labour and the first day
Birth
Knowing what to expect helps labour feel less uncertain. Giving birth with a skilled health worker, in a health facility, is the safest choice for you and your baby.
In this stage
- Choosing where you will give birth
- Making a simple birth plan with your family
- What to pack, and when to leave home
- How labour usually starts and progresses
- What happens if you need extra care or a caesarean
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Take these to your next visit.
- Which signs mean I should come in?
- Who can stay with me during labour?
- What pain relief can I have here?
- What happens if I need a caesarean or my baby needs special care?
- What should I bring, and are there any fees I should plan for?
Screenshot this list, or copy it onto the back of your clinic card. Ask one at a time — you are allowed to.
Opens the clinic list, filtered to places that offer this.