Any birth is something truly special but for the woman there is also typically a considerable amount of pain. Even in a world of technological wonder such as ours it still takes some labour to bring new life into the world.

How does one manage a successful birth, including the period before and after? The whole thing is, after all, full of strong emotions, joy as well as nervous feelings.

How long does birth typically take? What happens? Are there certain things one needs to know?

Keynote speakers on birth typically focus on the emotional impact of birth as well as specific points of interest such as birth preparation or the period following birth.