Birth injuries to the mother, such as perineal tears and pelvic floor damage can sometimes occur. Support and treatment is available.

Pregnant women are more at risk of becoming overheated because of the physical and hormonal changes which occur during pregnancy.

Umbilical cord prolapse is when your waters break and the umbilical cord enters your vagina. This medical emergency risks your baby’s oxygen supply.

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.

A perineal tear is an injury to the skin and/or muscle between the vagina and anus that can happen during birth. Learn how it's treated and how to reduce your risk.

Learn how and when donor breast milk can be used to feed babies. Donor milk from a milk bank can be especially helpful for premature or unwell babies.

Find out what cosmetic procedures and beauty treatments are safe during pregnancy and while you are breastfeeding.

Hepatitis B is a virus that damages your liver. Infection with HepB can pass to your baby during birth. Read more on what to do if you are diagnosed.

Hepatitis C is a viral infection that can damage your liver. Learn more about why it’s best to get treatment for HepC before you’re pregnant.

Colostrum, the first breast milk, is high in antibodies. It can be expressed before you give birth. Learn if expressing colostrum is right for you.