Cutting the cord immediately after the birth has been routine practice for 50-60 years but more recently research is showing that it is not good for the baby.
Birth stories can be really inspiring when you're preparing for your own induction. I remember searching for positive induction stories before my first birth and struggling to find them, so I've brought together some lovely confidence boosting, positive stories. Thank you so much to all these lovely families who have shared their stories with us, if you're interested in sharing your own story on the site you can so that on our Share Your Birth Story page
Our safer sleep advice gives simple steps for how you can sleep your baby to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) which is commonly known as cot death. It can give you the peace of mind to enjoy this special time.Our advice is based on strong scientific evidence and should be followed for all sleep periods, not just at night.If you have any questions about SIDS or safer sleep, please call our information line on 0808 802 6869 (lines open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm).