Prenatal eManual - Giving Birth

Giving birth is a healthy life process and is important to prepare for. Find information here to help you understand the process, how to manage it and make informed decisions that are the best for you and your baby.

Making Informed Decisions

• Internet Health Literacy
• Making Informed Decisions

Labour and Birth

• Last Weeks of Pregnancy
• Stages of Labour
• How to Have the Best Birth for You
• Labour and Birth FAQ

Breath Awareness & Relaxation

• Breath Awareness
• Relaxation

Labour Support

• Labour Support Options
• Supporting Someone in Labour

Labour Pain

• Understanding Labour Pain
• Comfort Measures
• Medical Options:
• Inhalation Analgesia
• Narcotic Medication
• Epidural

Medical Interventions

• Induction and Augmentation of Labour
• Methods Used to Assist Birth
• Caesarean Birth

Birthing at LHSC

• LHSC video modules