Whether it’s a vaginal or caesarean birth, here is information about the different stages of birth and possible things that might happen. What happens in labour & birth articles Show All Showing 18 articles 10 things that happen after your baby's born Assisted birth: ventouse or forceps delivery Breech babies: what you need to know Experiencing stillbirth Induced labour and membrane sweeps: reasons, benefits and drawbacks Overdue baby – what happens if my baby is late? Perineal tears and episiotomy during childbirth Premature babies: what parents need to know Preparation for multiple births Preparing for a vaginal birth Stillbirth: what it means and what causes it Vitamin K and newborns: what you need to know What are the first signs of labour? What happens after your baby is born? What is a caesarean birth? What is a vaginal birth? What is the second stage of labour? What is the third stage of labour (birth of the placenta?)