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Transforming childbirth by Tina Taylor
Whilst studying NLP and Hypnosis one of the things that interested me was what you could do once you set your mind to it, and I was drawn to the minds ability to control pain. How some people had different pain thresholds, how is it that what someone finds unbearable another will say is OK. …
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Braxton Hicks contractions
Braxton Hicks contractions are irregular tightenings of the uterus. Although Braxton Hicks contractions happen from very early in pregnancy, most women do not really notice them until the second half of pregnancy. Braxton Hicks contractions are thought to play a part in toning the uterine muscle and promoting the flow of blood to the placenta. Some people call them ’practice…
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Question: Braxton Hicks Contractions
Q: “I am 28 weeks pregnant. I’ve noticed that sometimes my womb gets very tight and hard. At first I thought this was due to the baby moving, but my friend told me that I am having “practice contractions”. What does this mean? Is there anything I can do to stop them?” A: Braxton Hicks contractions…
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Glossary of pregnancy terms: C
Cephalic presentation Your baby is lying with his or her head above your vagina ie head down. Cephalopelvic disproportion When a baby’s head or body is too large to fit through the mother’s pelvis. Cervix The cervix is the lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the top end of the vagina…
How long is the second stage of labour
The second stage begins when the cervix is fully dilated. You may not have strong pushing contractions straight away. Some women have a short pause – if this happens to you, make the most of it and gather strength for the work ahead. This stage may consist of just a couple of contractions, or it may take as…
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How painful is the second stage of labour
Most women’s experience of second stage contractions is that they feel less painful and more positive than those of the first stage. You are now adding your own efforts to those of nature, as you work to push your baby out into the world. You may feel clearer in your mind, knowing that very soon your baby will…
Advantages of waterbirths
Immersion in warm water is an excellent form of pain relief. Some women feel the relief as soon as they lower themselves into the pool, for others it takes 10-15 minutes to get the full benefit The depth of the water gives support and makes it easier to try different positions The warm water is a natural…
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Am I in labour?
Some women know for certain the moment that labour has started, but often the signs aren’t clear. Even if you know that you are in labour, you may wonder what you should do next. Use this guide to find out what’s happening and what steps to take. Have your waters broken? Yes: Did they go…
The second stage of labour
The second stage of labour begins when the cervix is fully dilated and your baby passes through your open cervix, down the birth canal and out into the world. Once your cervix has opened fully, there’s sometimes a lull when the contractions die down or stop. This period is know as the ‘rest and be…
Established labour – When should you go into hospital?
If you are having a hospital birth, a question that a lot of pregnant women ask if and when established labour is happening “when should you go into hospital” and their partners are keen to know the answer too, but in fact there isn’t really a definitive answer. When should you go into hospital? It…
