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Preparing for Labour

Your baby's mother will be given lots of support in the lead up to the birth, such as antenatal appointments. You should try to be there during these conversations as it will help you to prepare too. Ask the healthcare professionals questions you have relating to the labour. It’s good to have a clear idea of what to expect.

Preparing for Labour

Childbirth is an exciting life-changing event. Many people worry a lot in the months before the due date, this is natural.


Things don’t always go the way you expect. You are in good hands, the midwives and doctors are highly trained professionals.

The important things to get ready for when your baby arrives:

The important things to get ready for when your baby arrives:

  • Somewhere safe to sleep with safe bedding
  • A pram or a sling 
  • Clothes. Babies grow out of things quickly so they don’t need too many!
  • Nappies and cotton wool
  • Bottles and a way to sterilise them (if bottle feeding)
  • A car seat (even for a taxi)

Understanding the stages of labour can help prepare you for the big day. 

Visit the NHS.uk website and type ‘Stages of birth and labour’ in the search bar.
 

NHS.uk
This guide will give you the information needed to understand what to expect and how to keep your baby safe.

This guide will give you the information needed to understand what to expect and how to keep your baby safe.

Download here

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