It's no secret that childbirth has a reputation for being incredibly painful. But the general consensus is that the excruciating pain is worth it thanks to the reward at the end - aka meeting the mini ...

At our latest appointment, the doctor likens labour to trying to lift up a chair while still sitting on it, writes Peter Max We all know that there is no greater feeling than that of two people ...

Labour can feel unpredictable, and it’s normal to wonder what really helps and what doesn’t. Every stage brings its own sensations and challenges, so understanding how different factors can affect the ...

There's a big learning curve when it comes to pregnancy. For many expecting parents, just thinking about contractions can be nerve-wracking because they are associated with pain and the start of labor ...

That's one way to deal with contractions! We all know that childbirth is no walk in the park. Labour pains are challenging to say the least and there’s many suggested natural ways to deal with the ...

Labour contractions are your body’s way of guiding your baby into the world. But when they become too intense, too frequent, ...

The early stages of labor can be filled with a range of emotions for expecting mothers including pain and uncertainty. Preparing yourself for the unexpected — to the best of your ability — and ...

Labour plays out differently for everyone, so it pays to be aware of the various pain-relief options available to you. This works by applying tiny electrical pulses to the nerve endings just beneath ...

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The impact of Ukrainian refugees on the tight Polish and Czech labour markets is proving less than hoped. Before Russia invaded Ukraine, sending millions of refugees spilling over the borders into the ...