Labour Ward Support provides practical and emotional guidance to mothers and their birth partners during labour and the birth of their baby. Our aim is to help families feel informed, calm, supported, and confident throughout the labour journey.
Our support focuses on helping mothers understand what to expect when labour begins and how they can prepare for the different stages of labour. We provide guidance on breathing, relaxation, comfortable positions, movement, and other practical comfort measures that may help during labour.
We also help birth partners understand their role during labour and how they can provide meaningful physical and emotional support to the mother. Knowing what to expect and how to support each other can help families feel more confident during this important time.
Our Labour Ward Support may include guidance on recognising the stages of labour, understanding contractions, preparing for hospital admission, communicating with the maternity team, choosing comfortable positions, managing emotions, and preparing for different birth situations.
We also help mothers and families understand what they may experience during labour, including the transition from early labour to active labour and the birth of the baby. Our guidance is personalised according to the mother’s preferences, birth plan, and individual needs.
Every labour experience is different. Our goal is to help mothers and families feel prepared, informed, and supported as they approach the birth of their baby.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plan my Labour Ward Support?
It is helpful to discuss your Labour Ward Support plan before your expected due date. This gives you time to understand what to expect during labour and prepare yourself and your birth partner.
Can my birth partner be involved?
Yes. Birth partners are encouraged to participate so they understand how to provide practical and emotional support to the mother during labour.
What happens during Labour Ward Support?
We provide guidance on breathing, relaxation, comfortable positions, movement, comfort measures, understanding contractions, and what you may expect during the different stages of labour.
Can you support me during a hospital birth?
Our support can help you prepare for and navigate your labour experience in the hospital, depending on the arrangements and policies of your chosen hospital. We work alongside your maternity team and do not replace medical care.
Will you help me create a birth plan?
Yes. We can help you understand your preferences and prepare questions and points to discuss with your maternity team so you can approach your birth experience with greater clarity and confidence.
Every labour experience is different. Labour Ward Support is designed to help mothers and their families feel prepared, informed, and supported throughout the journey from the beginning of labour to the birth of their baby.