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He Whakawhānau | Labour and birth

Vaginal birth

Find out about vaginal and assisted vaginal birth

Choosing where to birth

Find out more about your options for where to birth.

What to bring to hospital

Find out what items we recommend you bring to hospital for you and baby to make your stay and trip home as comfortable and easy as possible.

Caesarean section

Find out more about different modes of birth, including vaginal birth and caesarean section.

Induction of labour

Find out more about being artificially induced and what to expect.

Stages of labour

Find out more about the three stages of labour and what to expect during each.

Pain relief options

Find out more about the options available to help you manage pain during labour.

What to expect after giving birth

Find out more about skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding and administration of Vitamin K after birth.