Umbilical cord prolapse is when your waters break and the umbilical cord enters your vagina. This medical emergency risks your baby’s oxygen supply.

The umbilical stump will heal naturally, but there are some steps you can take to prevent any problems during the healing process.

Umbilical blood from the cord of newborn babies can be collected and used. You might consider donating cord blood, or banking for for family use.

There is a lot going on in the first 24 hours of your baby's life, so find out what you can expect.

The third stage of labour happens after your baby is born, when your womb contracts and the placenta is delivered through your vagina.

You may still wonder, at week 5, if you are pregnant, but you can do a pregnancy test the day after you miss a period.

Malpresentation is when your baby is in an unusual position as the birth approaches. Sometimes it’s possible to move the baby, but a caesarean maybe safer.

At week 16, you might begin to feel your baby moving, while hormonal changes may be affecting your libido.

Learning about the three stages of labour can help you understand what is happening during your labour and when help may be needed.

Understand what actually happens during a miscarriage and what you might see and feel. Please be warned that this article contains some graphic descriptions.