Your midwife will monitor you and your baby during labour to make sure you're both coping well.

To learn more about the different stages of labour and birth, visit The stages of labour and birth - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

The following videos show what to expect during different stages of labour, birth and after birth. 

 

Watch the video below to see what to expect during the early stage of labour.

Watch the video below to see what to expect during active labour.

Watch the video below to see what to expect during the first hour after giving birth.