Childbirth

Information about the different phases of childbirth, pain relief, choosing where to give birth, and possible complications.

Birth and preparing for the birth

Birth

Preparing for the birth

Follow-up care during the post-natal period

The postnatal period is the time from when the baby is born until six weeks after the birth. In Norway, parents and babies are entitled to follow-up care (postnatal care) after the birth.

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Zanzu

Information about pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period in Arabic, English, Farsi, French, Norwegian, Polish, Somali, Tigrinya and Turkish aimed at immigrants and others with a short period of residence.