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Category: Labour and Delivery
Homebirth Supply List
Choosing to have a homebirth is becoming an increasingly popular option, and isn’t the messy affair that you might imagine![…]
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Hypnobirthing
So you’re pregnant, and of course, you’ve probably read every website, magazine and book available about pregnancy, what to do,[…]
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Your Birth Plan
Although you do not have to write a birth plan, it is a good idea to do one as this[…]
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Water Birth
Warm water has always been considered to be an effective form of natural pain relief, this may be one of[…]
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Things to try at home to kick-start Labour
During the last few weeks of pregnancy you may begin to get impatient and want to meet your baby as[…]
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Tips on being a good birthing partner
If you have been asked to be a birthing partner, you may not be sure of where to start or[…]
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The Stages of Labour
Labour is divided into three stages. These are: The First stage: this is when contractions gradually open your cervix (the neck[…]
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Signs of Labour
As your pregnancy progresses you may begin to wonder ‘how will I know I am in labour?’. You may have[…]
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Shoulder Dystocia
Although very rare, shoulder dystocia can be a very traumatic emergency during labour. It involves one of your baby’s shoulders[…]
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Premature Babies
As many as 12% of all babies born in the UK need some kind of level of special care at[…]
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Pain Relief in Labour
Although labour is different for every woman and every birth, it is more than likely going to be painful. Therefore,[…]
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Packing your Bag for Labour
If you have planned to give birth to your baby in hospital or in a midwife led unit, it is[…]
Read moreMeconium Aspiration
In approximately 15% of births, the baby may pass a meconium stool before or during labour. This is more common for[…]
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Meconium is a very thick and dark green substance that resembles a sticky tar and lines your baby’s intestines during[…]
Read moreEpisiotomy
Some women may need an episiotomy during labour. This is a procedure when your midwife or doctor will make a cut[…]
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Emergency Car Birth Kit
If you live a long way from your chosen hospital, or you have a history of rapid labours, you may[…]
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Crowning
Crowning is when the widest part of your baby’s head (often referred to as their crown) emerges from your vaginal[…]
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Birthing Partners
Although it has not always been the case in the past, pregnant women are now encouraged to choose a birthing[…]
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Assisted Birth – Ventouse and Forceps
In the UK about 12% (one in eight) pregnant women need assistance during labour. An assisted vaginal birth is when help[…]
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