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11 labour positions you should try

From slow dancing to lunging, try experimenting with any of these labour positions to find what works for you.

LabourPositions

All too often our image of labour is of a woman in bed. Here are some better ideas from doula and childbirth educator Jennifer Elliott.

Different positions in

How to sleep in labour

A lot of women worry about coping with labour when they feel tired. They hear of births that go through, not only one night, but even two or three. How in the world does a woman do that and stick to her resolve for

My Water Broke, but I’m Not Having Contractions — What Now?

When your water breaks
Is your labor starting?
What to do now
If it's too early
Bath safety
When to go

What Does it Feel Like When Your Water Breaks

It's probably not like what you think it is. And of course, like everything else in pregnancy, labor, and birth, water breaking can feel slightly different for everyone.

Nearly every first-time pregnant person wants to know what to expect -- the what, when,

My Water Broke, but I’m Not Having Contractions — What Now?

When your water breaks
Is your labor starting?
What to do now
If it's too early
Bath safety
When to go

Everything you need to know about hypnobirthing

Hypnobirthing is a technique used to manage pain and anxiety during labour. Here's how it works.


Pregnant woman in a purple hospital gown preparing for delivery



To calm her nerves before giving birth, Madelaine Golec, a physiotherapist in Mississauga, Ont., signed up for hypnobirthing classes. She

5 Signs Your Water Is Breaking During Pregnancy
What does it feel like when your water breaks, and what does it look like? The experience is different for every pregnant person, but these signs indicate that your amniotic sac has ruptured.
As your due date approaches, worrying about your water breaking

Water breaking: Understand this sign of labor

Water breaking worries? Prepare yourself for childbirth by getting the facts about this important sign of labor.
If you're pregnant, you might be curious about your water breaking — when it will happen, what it will feel like and what to do next. Recognize the

My Water Broke, but I’m Not Having Contractions — What Now?

When your water breaks
Is your labor starting?
What to do now
If it's too early
Bath safety
When to go

Amniotic Fluid
Amniotic fluid cushions and protects the fetus during development in your uterus. It's clear or light yellow and odorless. A fetus practices swallowing and breathing by drinking amniotic fluid. Too much or too little amniotic fluid may cause your healthcare provider to monitor your pregnancy more closely.