Every pregnant mother hopes for an easy birth with no complications, but things don’t always turn out the way the we plan. Sometimes mothers will need a caesarean section to birth their baby (30% of births were caesareans in Australia in 2009). It can be very frightening when you find out that you have to [...]

Medical induction may be advised to avoid prolonged labour and foetal distress. It may be wise to know your options.

Forceps & vacuum extraction may be used to speed delivery of your baby.

Episiotomy incisions may be carried out to assist delivery.

About one in five women in Australia will give birth by caesarean section and the figure is rising. Find out what this involves.

About three percent of babies remain in a breech position, with feet facing downward, at the time of birth. In many cases a Caesarean delivery is recommended.