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Category: Labour and Delivery

What Pregnant Women Should Know About Coronavirus

April 14, 2020 weezypops Antenatal Care & Procedures, Labour and Delivery, Pregnancy

This is a weird and stressful time for all of us. A global pandemic and quarantine measures isn’t exactly something[…]

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Caesarean section

November 1, 2018 weezypops Labour and Delivery, Pregnancy

Caesarean section A caesarean section or C-section as its often referred to is the surgical delivery via incision of the[…]

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Homebirth Supply List

February 9, 2017 weezypops Labour and Delivery, Pregnancy

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

February 3, 2017 weezypops Labour and Delivery, Pregnancy

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

December 14, 2016 weezypops Labour and Delivery, Pregnancy

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

December 14, 2016 weezypops Labour and Delivery, Pregnancy

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

December 14, 2016 weezypops Labour and Delivery, Pregnancy

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

December 14, 2016 weezypops Labour and Delivery, Pregnancy

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

December 14, 2016 weezypops Labour and Delivery, Pregnancy

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

December 14, 2016 weezypops Labour and Delivery, Pregnancy

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

December 14, 2016 weezypops Labour and Delivery, Pregnancy

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

December 14, 2016 weezypops Labour and Delivery, Pregnancy

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

December 14, 2016 weezypops Labour and Delivery, Pregnancy

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

December 14, 2016 weezypops Labour and Delivery, Pregnancy

If you have planned to give birth to your baby in hospital or in a midwife led unit, it is[…]

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Meconium Aspiration

December 14, 2016 weezypops Babies, Health & Wellness, Labour and Delivery, Pregnancy

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

December 14, 2016 weezypops Babies, Health & Wellness, Labour and Delivery, Pregnancy

Meconium is a very thick and dark green substance that resembles a sticky tar and lines your baby’s intestines during[…]

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Episiotomy

December 14, 2016 weezypops Labour and Delivery, Pregnancy

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

December 14, 2016 weezypops Labour and Delivery, Pregnancy

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

December 14, 2016 weezypops Labour and Delivery, Pregnancy

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

December 14, 2016 weezypops Labour and Delivery, Pregnancy

Although it has not always been the case in the past, pregnant women are now encouraged to choose a birthing[…]

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