{"id":539,"date":"2026-06-09T11:48:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T10:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/maternity\/all-about-birth\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T11:48:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T10:48:52","slug":"all-about-birth","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/maternity\/all-about-birth\/","title":{"rendered":"Maternity and Neonatal Improvement Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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All About Birth<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

All you need to know about giving birth in Lothian.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Your hormones are preparing your body and your baby for the transition from the womb to the outside world.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s nearly time to welcome your baby into the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here you will find what you need to know about what happens during labour and birth.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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All About Birth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These pages are designed to help you tell if you’re in labour, find out how to get ready for the birth including making a birth plan and what happens during labour and birth.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Where do I want to give birth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Deciding where you want to give birth is an important decision.<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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see all your options<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Who to Contact if you think you are in Labour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you think you are in labour or think your waters have broken.<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Contact Phone numbers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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What might Help Me in Labour?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Things to help the progress of labour whilst keeping you feeling calm and in control.<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Things to ease Your Labour<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Types of birth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Information on the various types of birth.<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Information on Types of birth<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Practical Information <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hospital phone numbers, parking, visiting, wifi, etc.<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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all you need to know<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Parent Education – Labour & Delivery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
More help information and tips.<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Handy Tips<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Pain Relief<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are lots of types of pain relief available to you. <\/div>\n\n\n\n
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