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Bronchiolitis
As many as one in 30 babies is admitted to hospital with this common viral infection that causes serious breathing difficulties and is more common in the winter months, especially among baby boys. It mainly affects children up to two years old with most cases happening at around six months old. Bronchiolitis is usually caused…
Chocs away for charit-TEA!
The Sick Children’s Trust are calling upon the people of the UK to join their third annual Big Chocolate Tea Party this April and raise thousands of pounds for families in need by enjoying their favourite chocolate treat with a cup of tea. People from all walks of life are being invited to boil the…
Posted in Charity, News
Tagged charity, Children, Chocolate, fundraising, Great Hall, Hospital, News, Party, Rainbow House, sick
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Question: Baby’s position in the womb
Q: “Things went horribly wrong with the birth of my third child. Because he was lying diagonally, he became stuck in deep transverse arrest. I’m now expecting another baby and I’m very nervous. Is there anyone I contact to discuss the last birth and can I get a copy of what was recorded by the hospital?”…
Warnings for expectant mothers of multiple births
Research by Tamba have found that mothers to be of multiple babies are not warned that their babies may need to spend time in a neonatal unit. With a figure of 1 in 5 expectant mothers of twins, triplets or more not being warned have now got access to a “Multiple Births – A Parents’ Guide to…
Posted in News, Surveys & Press releases
Tagged Birth, Hospital, Multiple birth, neo-natal unit, Pregnancy, premature birth, Tamba, Twins
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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…
When should I write my birth plan?
By half way into your pregnancy, you’ll probably start giving some thought into how you want to give birth. Do you want an epidural or a water birth? At home or in hospital? Would you like your baby delivered straight onto your tummy, even if he’s bloody, or would you like him cleaned up first?…
Posted in Antenatal Care, Labour and Birth
Tagged Baby, birth plan, Hospital, labour and birth, Midwife, pain relief, Pregnancy, when
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Unplanned homebirth or ‘precipitous birth’
A labour and birth that happens so quickly that there is usually not enough time to get to hospital or for your midwife to be present. No one knows for sure exactly why fast labours happen. Precipitous birth is not called “emergency birth” because it rarely is, despite being fast and unexpected. A precipitous birth…
Hospital birth list
Here are some things you may wish to take into hospital with you for during labour: Your birth plan – if you’ve written one take a copy with you, even if there’s already one with your notes Music – music can make you happy, soothe you, spur you on – take a selection. The hospital…
What to do if your child stays in hospital
A hospital admission can be a worrying time for parents and children but it is important for everyone concerned that you keep things as normal as possible. Play is a very normal familiar activity, which helps children settle in quickly. Before the admission When you arrive When you go home Before the admission Prepare for the admission, if…
Posted in Baby, Baby Health
Tagged Behavior, Hospital, Learning, Play, Play Specialist, Play Specialist and your nurse
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Antenatal Classes Axed In NHS Cuts
Hospitals in the UK are cutting antenatal classes because of the NHS financial problems, according to the Royal College of Midwives. The National Service Framework on maternity services, published in 2004, said good antenatal care should include providing access to parenting education and preparation for birth. But it is down to individual Trusts to pay…
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Tagged antenatal services, Department of Health, Health, Hospital, Jo Webber, Liberal Democrat, maternity services, Midwife, National Health Service, National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, National Science Foundation, Reproductive health, Royal, Royal College of Midwives, Sandra Gidley, spokesman, teacher
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