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Kicki Hansard, a birth doula reveals what she wants expectant mothers to know about giving birth.

10 things a birth doula wants you to know about having a baby

Feel calmer and more in control with this advice...

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X Factor star Katie Waissel reveals name of newborn son

She gave birth on the weekend after 24 hours in labour.

Eva Longoria opens up about the death that made her labour so hard

Eva Longoria opens up about the death that made her labour so hard

The Desperate Housewives star gave birth to her son Santiago in June

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BBC Breakfast presenter goes into labour just after going live on air

An her co-presenter had to step up as her birthing partner!

16 November 2016

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry like to do things differently, and according to royal photographer Tim Rooke, the birth of their first royal baby will be no different. Here's why he believes we won't see a picture of the new family outside the hospital just after the baby is born.

Why we may not get a hospital photo of royal baby

This is how he predicts the royal couple will reveal their newborn to the world instead...

EastEnders' Kellie Bright announces the arrival of her new baby, her third child with her husband. The new arrival joins older brothers Freddy and Gene.

EastEnders' Kellie Bright welcomes third child

"Thrilled to announce the safe arrival of the latest addition to our family."

13 September 2021

The former Strictly Come Dancing winner revealed her baby boy's beautiful name and spoke about his dramatic birth which ended with her in theatre for a C-section.

Kara Tointon on 'frightening' 58-hour labour

The former Strictly Come Dancing winner also revealed her son's beautiful name

17 December 2018

The Duchess of Cambridge has opened about her experience of hypnobirthing and morning sickness on Giovanna Fletcher's Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcast.

Kate says hypnobirthing helped morning sickness

The Duchess opened up about her experiences on Giovanna Fletcher's Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcast.

17 February 2020

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Data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed that for the first time in nearly 70 years, women over 40 are having more babies than under 20s.

Over 40s are having more babies than under 20s now

This is the first time this has happened since WWII

'When my first baby was born there were six medical professionals around me, with my second baby there were none!' says Amy, who had her firstborn in hospital and her second at home. This is the story of both her experiences and how they compare...

Home birth versus hospital birth: One mother who has tried both reveals all

Amy divulges the stories behind delivering her children.

14 January 2017

The Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William have revealed their Royal baby girl to the world! See the first pictures of the Princess here at goodhousekeeping.co.uk

First pictures of the Royal baby!

Kate and William have revealed their baby daughter to the world! See the first pictures of the Royal Princess here...

Here's how Meghan Markle's post-birth appearance with royal Baby Sussex compares to other members of the royal family.

How Meghan has modernised the royal baby protocol

Here's how her post-birth appearance compares to royal predecessors.

Women really are incredibly strong. As Call The Midwife graces our screens once more, we look at what it's really like to be a midwife.

13 lessons I've learnt being a midwife

Women really are incredibly strong.

15 January 2016

It seems that the 'Kate Effect' has now started infiltrating maternity wards, as the Duchess of Cambridge is apparently inadvertently leading a new trend for women post-labour to beautify themselves. But we're not sure that a pressure to get hair and make

The Duchess of Cambridge has triggered an interesting new post-baby trend

Would you hire beauticians for a post-labour spruce up?

Birth photographers share what makes their most treasured photos a story worth telling.

12 images that capture the beauty of giving birth

Birth photographers share what makes their most treasured photos a story worth telling

22 October 2015

A distressing birth experience can affect how you bond with your child and trigger frightening symptoms that impact all areas of your life. So why do so many women suffer in silence?

How to get over a traumatic birth

A distressing birth experience can affect how you bond with your child and trigger frightening symptoms that impact all areas of your life. So why do so many women suffer in silence?

03 February 2016

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Jamelia reveals name of new baby - Jamelia daughter True Winter

TV personality Jamelia reveals her new baby's name

The former Loose Women panellist has also opened up about her difficult labour

29 January 2018

Meghan Markle has gone into labour, Kensington Palace has confirmed.

Meghan Markle has gone into labour

Kensington Palace has just confirmed the news.

Jenna Coleman is pregnant with her first child as she debuted her growing baby bump.

Jenna Coleman announces pregnancy with first child

This is the actress' first child.

The ITV morning show weather presenter had teased that she might be appearing in the next edition of the BBC celebrity dancing competition.

GMB's Laura Tobin teases Strictly appearance

Rumours were already circulating about her appearance on the show.

Rise in surgical births could be down to evolution

The reason more women are having caesareans

Rise in surgical births could be down to evolution

06 December 2016

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Jessica Biel reveals she had an emergency caesarean

The actress and husband Justin Timberlake had planned to have their baby at their Hollywood home.

On Friday afternoon, rumours started circulating that Meghan Markle had gone into labour, which might be why one bold New Zealander decided to ask Prince William outright if he knew what was going on, to which he had the best response.

Prince William on the royal baby's due date

Someone get the Prince his phone!

What would you do if you went into labour on a long haul flight?

Baby delivered by flight crew 30,000 feet in the air

What would you do if you went into labour on a long haul flight?

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Beyoncé has gifted us with two more beautiful humans

Beyoncé has reportedly given birth to her and Jay-Z’s twins

Congratulations to the happy couple!

After decades of constraint, China’s infamous one-child policy is finally ending.

China is ending its one-child policy

After decades of constraint, China’s infamous one-child policy is finally ending.

30 October 2015

Written by Stephen McGann, 'A Labour of Love' promises behind the scenes photos, interviews and insights from cast and crew as the BBC show celebrates 10 years.

Call the Midwife announces 10th anniversary book

'A Labour of Love' promises behind the scenes photos, interviews and insights from cast and crew.

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The Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a baby boy

The boy's arrival allows Princess Charlotte to make an important part of history…

One of the doctors who helped with the birth of Princess Charlotte has revealed just how many people were on hand when the Duchess of Cambridge gave birth

How many people does it take to deliver a Royal baby?

One of the doctors who helped with the birth of Princess Charlotte has revealed just how many people were on hand when the Duchess of Cambridge gave birth

Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid tweets about having a bad day with tinnitus, describing her experiences with the common health condition which affects one in ten people. Read more about Susanna Reid's tinnitus at Prima.co.uk

Susanna Reid shares distress of tinnitus

The Good Morning Britain presenter had a 'bad' day

25 October 2018

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Is this a subtle sign that Royal baby number three is on the way?

A royal photographer spotted something at the Duchess of Cambridge's hospital

Lorna Phillip, 56, uses her experiences to help new mums needing extra support. Here, she tells GH why babies bring hope and joy.

"Single parenthood inspired me to become a doula"

Lorna Phillip, 56, uses her experiences to help new mothers needing extra support. Here, she tells GH why babies bring hope and joy.

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I'm a Celebrity winner Giovanna Fletcher shares plans to renew vows with husband Tom Fletcher to mark their 10th wedding anniversary.

Giovanna Fletcher plans to renew vows with Tom

The childhood sweethearts have been married for over a decade.

07 February 2023

Helen George C-Section - Helen George reveals how Call The Midwife role affected her own labour

Helen George reveals how Call The Midwife role affected her own labour

Helen welcomed her first child four months ago

16 January 2018

The Duchess of Cambridge was admitted to St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London this morning (23 April) in the early stages of labour.

The Duchess of Cambridge is in hospital in early stages of labour

"The Duchess travelled by car from Kensington Palace to the Lindo Wing".

This Morning star Holly Willoughby admitted she enjoyed all three of her labours with her three children as she gave viewers a glimpse into her experiences.

Holly Willoughby opens up about loving her labours

"I'm very jealous of anyone about to go into labour because it's the best experience ever."

08 December 2021

Is this the date Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge will welcome the Royal baby?

Is this when the Duchess of Cambridge is giving birth?

Is this the date Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge will welcome the Royal baby?

EastEnders star Lacey Turner has introduced her newborn baby boy, revealing her and husband Matt Kay have opted to call him Trilby Fox.

EastEnders' Lacey Turner reveals baby son's name

"I always thought it was such a cool name."

In spite of the stereotype that C-sections are for Hollywood stars and wealthy business moguls, the overwhelming majority of women who go under the knife do it because of a medical circumstance that would make a 'natural' delivery a risk to their child's

10 things to never say to a woman who has had a C-Section

No, I don't feel like I missed out on childbirth. I did, in fact, birth a baby.

11 September 2015

6 tear-jerking One Born Every Minute moments that had us reaching for the tissues

6 tear-jerking One Born Every Minute moments that had us reaching for the tissues

From miracle babies to delivery-room emergencies.

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