How long after losing the mucus plug does labour start?

The term “mucus plug” is not the most appetising, but it’s one to get familiar with as you approach your final trimester of pregnancy – especially if it’s your first baby. If you’re wondering “how long after losing mucus plug does labor start?”, you’re in the right place – but we must warn you that the answer isn’t necessarily straightforward. This is because the time between losing the mucus plug and the onset of labour...

Preparing for birth

What does it feel like when baby drops?

Now that you’re in the final weeks of your third trimester, you might have had people asking you if your baby has dropped yet? It might sounds like a weird thing to say (and can also be a weird feeling when it happens!) but it’s a pretty valid question. The baby drops when their head moves down lower into the pelvis and is getting into position ahead of the birth.  Your baby dropping is also often referred to...

labour and Birth

What is the role of a Midwife during pregnancy, labour and birth?

When you fall pregnant, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is where to have the baby, and who you will see for your antenatal care: an obstetrician or a midwife. This will also be largely decided by whether...

Is it go time?! Signs that labour is 24-48 hours away

As an expectant mother approaches their due date, every little sensation can be cause for excitement and even a bit of anxiety. While your little one will have an expected due date, we all know that babies will typically come when they are good and ready. So, will today be the day? Or perhaps tomorrow? Were those true labour contractions? Or Braxton Hicks contractions? Will my water break like in the movies? How will I...

Preparing for birth

7 early signs of labour

As you’re analysing every tiny moment of pain in your stomach, you might become fixated on the signs you’re going into labour. Your little one is about to pop out any day now, so knowing the signals is important...

What exactly will I learn in antenatal classes?

Hello there, mums and dads to be!  How’s the view from up there? I mean, really, is it getting hard to see your toes yet? No worries, I can assure you they are still there.  As you nestle into your third trimester, you’ve probably found yourself contemplating between a late-night pickle run and a rather pressing question – should you sign up for antenatal classes?  After all, if you’re already juggling midnight cravings, nursery decor...