We used to believe that once a woman had one baby by caesarean section birth, she would automatically need to have caesareans for all future babies.  But for the last few years this theory has been turned on its head. The general advice is for women who are planning to have more than two children to consider a VBAC. This is because of the associated risks with repeated caesarean sections.

A Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) machine is a physiotherapy device that transmits electrical impulses through electrodes that are applied to the skin. The sensation experienced is like a tingling feeling which may feel strange for about 10 seconds, but then you’ll fall in love with it, as it’s just like getting a massage, and who doesn’t love getting a massage?!

Sometimes during labour things don’t go according to ‘plan’. There may be birth complications and a need for some kind of assisted birth. This may be because baby is getting tired and distressed and needs to be born quickly, or sometimes no matter how hard mum is working and pushing, she may need some extra help. There can also be circumstances that require baby to born more quickly.

The way we experience pain is very individual. And the way we go into labour is also different. For some it will be a slow ease into labour and for others it will progress quickly to regular, strong contractions. Every woman experiences a different pace and you just have to go with it.