Tips on dealing with birth on your own

1. Don’t panic!

2. Phone for help – friend, neighbour, midwife, GP, ambulance

3. Get towels and go to a warm room

4. Lie down and don’t push

5. Keep the baby dry and warm him with skin-to-skin contact

6. Don’t cut or pull on the umbilical cord

7. Don’t worry about the placenta

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