Although labour is typically broken down into three stages the latent phase of labour is the period before the start of active labour. During the latent phase of labour the neck of the womb (cervix) thins and opens to 4cm.
After such a wet winter the sun is beginning to make a more regular appearance in our lives, with such inconsistent weather in UK here is why we should make the most of it while it lasts
With statistics as high as 1 in 7 positive pregnancy tests ending in miscarriage The University of Coenhagen have concluded after a study that 1/4 of miscarriages could be preventable.