Calm through pregnancy and birth

Clear articles about contractions, labour and the weeks before — explained calmly, without the drama, so you know what's happening.

  1. Pregnant woman forming a heart shape with her hands on her bump

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    How to recognise labour: practice vs real contractions

    Practice contractions, lightening or the real thing? Learn to tell them apart by rhythm, length and strength — explained calmly, with clear signs to watch.

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  2. Pregnant woman in a knit jumper resting her hands on her belly in soft backlight

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    Timing contractions: spacing, length and when to go to hospital

    How to measure the spacing and length of contractions, what the 5-1-1 rule really means, and when to call your midwife or head to hospital — calmly.

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  3. Baby romper, socks, a knit toy and a pacifier laid out on a muslin blanket

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    Hospital bag checklist: what to pack for labour and birth

    What goes in your hospital bag? A relaxed checklist with everything for you, your baby and your birth partner — plus the best time to pack it.

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