Preterm labour is when you go in to labour before your pregnancy reaches 37 weeks. Here's what to expect when you have your baby prematurely.

Even if you’re healthy and well prepared for childbirth, there’s always a chance of unexpected problems. Learn more about labour complications.

Learn about the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), where premature or very ill babies are admitted for highly specialised hospital care.

You can know the early signs of labour, even if you cannot predict when your labour will begin. Find out also what to do if something appears to be wrong.

If you are pregnant with triplets or more, the birth will need careful planning. The main risk is that your babies will be born prematurely. Find out more here.

Some people have a uterus with a different shape. If your uterus has a different shape, you may have difficulties becoming pregnant, recurrent miscarriages or premature birth.

Malpresentation is when your baby is in an unusual position as the birth approaches. Sometimes it’s possible to move the baby, but a caesarean maybe safer.

The cervix plays a crucial role throughout your pregnancy, protecting your growing baby and keeping them safe and secure in the uterus.

Braxton Hicks contractions are a normal part of pregnancy and not a sign that you’re ready to give birth.

Colostrum, a type of breast milk high in antibodies, can sometimes be expressed before you have your baby. Find out if you should express colostrum.