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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?”…
Stillbirth
Stillbirth happens very rarely, but a few parents are faced with the awful prospect of having to give birth to a baby that they know is dead. If you’re pregnant, the idea of stillbirth may be too painful for you to contemplate. But parents whose babies have been stillborn often say that it would have helped if they’d been…
Support during labour : birth partners
Labour can be frightening, and most women find it very reassuring to see a familiar face or partner with them when they are giving birth. Having a supportive labour companion can make a major difference to both the experience and outcome of labour and birth. Research has shown that social support: Reduces a woman’s need for pain-killing drugs Reduces…
Posted in Labour and Birth, Natural pain relief
Tagged Birth, Childbirth, Dad, Labour, labour and birth, Midwife, partner
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Complementary and alternative medicine
Many mums-to-be are turning to alternative therapies to help them conceive, ease pregnancy discomfort and see them through labour and birth. Parents are also turning to complementary medicine to help treat many childhood complaints. However, despite its popularity and availability, complementary medicine isn’t for everyone and can have many potentially dangerous side effects. What is Complementary and Alternative Medicine…
Positioning for birth
Getting your baby into the right position for birth could mean less pain, less intervention and even prevent a caesarean. We look at the most common problems with positioning and give some top tips on what you can do to help. Beyond the breech Breech babies are the most common problem people think about when…
Aromatherapy in labour
Aromatherapy massage can provide relaxation and relief to women in the first stage of labour, according to the results of a long-term study of more than 8000 expectant mums. Along with more conventional forms of pain relief, women in the first stage of labour were offered essential oils, dropped onto a slip of paper or…
Exercise during pregnancy
Keeping fit during pregnancy helps your body to stay toned, increases your stamina during labour and means you’re more likely to keep the pounds off after the birth. Below, we look at what’s safe during pregnancy and what’s best for you… Ever wondered how so many celebrities manage to stay so trim during their pregnancy and then seem…
First 24 hours as a mum
I went into hospital to be induced at 37 weeks as scans showed my placenta may not have been working efficiently. I received the first dose of gel and began contracting mildly, according to them, but fairly strongly according to me! The hospital were too busy to help me progress so I was left in…
Posted in Labour and Birth
Tagged Caesarean section, Case study, Childbirth, Epidural, Episiotomy, Forceps, labour and birth
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NHS and NCT antenatal classes
NHS Classes These may be run by your local midwife, or at the hospital. They may cover labour and birth in detail, or they may cover skills for labour in just one or two sessions and devote more time to handling your baby and what to expect after the birth. Advantages they are free they tend to be…
Posted in Antenatal Care
Tagged antenatal class, labour and birth, Midwife, National Childbirth Trust, NCT, Postnatal
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Hypnotherapy for labour: Jessica’s story
If someone told you that labour and birth could be painless and even enjoyable you might think they were pulling your leg, but if you prepare well and approach the whole process with the right mindset then this is the opportunity that using hypnosis offers. Here Jessica Warren describes how after a difficult first birth she was determined to…
Posted in Hypnobirthing
Tagged Case study, Childbirth, Doula, Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, Hypnotherapy in childbirth, labour and birth, Midwife, Water birth
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