During pregnancy and labour, your baby's heart rate is monitored to check for any signs of distress.

Every baby is unique and it is important for you to get to know your baby’s movement patterns.

Fetal distress is a sign your baby isn't getting enough oxygen through the placenta. It might mean they need closer monitoring or an intervention to speed up the birth.

A baby weighing more than 4.5kg at birth is considered a large baby (fetal macrosomia). Here's what to expect if your baby is larger-than-average.

Ultrasound scans will help you and your doctors monitor your baby’s health throughout your pregnancy. Find out more, including about why you might need one.

Rhesus disease is an incompatibility between your and your baby’s blood types. Find out what it could mean for your baby and how it is treated.

ECV is a procedure to try to move your baby from a breech position to a head-down position. This is performed by a trained doctor.

The cause of a stillbirth is often unknown, but you can help to lower the risk. Learn about prevention, warning signs and giving birth to a stillborn baby here.

It's normal for parents to worry about their baby's birth weight and growth. Here’s what you need to know if you have been told your baby is likely to be small (less than 2.5kg at birth).

An intrauterine infection is an infection inside your uterus (womb). Learn about causes, how to recognise symptoms, and when to see a doctor.