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One Born Every Minute with Midwife Gemma
Going behind the scenes of One Born Every Minute where Midwife Gemma from the hit series tells all… One Born Every Minute has been something of a phenomenon here in the UK. The question isn’t who has watched it, the question is who hasn’t? This reality series follows the stories of pregnant mums in the…
Posted in Baby Shows, Labour and Birth
Tagged Birth, Labour, Midwife, One born every minute, Television, The Baby Show, TV
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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…
Posted in Am I in labour?, Pregnancy, Question & Answer
Tagged Braxton Hicks, contractions, Labour, Placenta, Pregnancy
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Question: Back surgery and labour
Q: “I had surgery on my back a few years ago. I am now 30 weeks pregnant, with constant lower back pain. I have learnt to live with this, but I am terrified of labour. Will it damage my back further – and will I be able to cope with the pain in labour? (Please don’t…
Posted in Exercise in pregnancy, Labour and Birth, Question & Answer
Tagged back pain, Birth, birth positions, Labour, Position, posture
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Question: Position of baby’s head
Q: “I am currently 30+ weeks pregnant with my second child. I went for a routine check up with my midwife (but did not see my usual midwife). She informed me that she could feel 4/5 of the baby and that the baby’s head is in my pelvis, but not engaged. I panicked and was…
Posted in Am I in labour?, Pregnancy, Question & Answer
Tagged Baby, engaged, head, Labour, Pelvis, Pemphigoid Geestationis, premature
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Glossary of pregnancy terms: T
TENS Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, a device for relieving the pain of labour. Sticky pads are attached to the woman’s back to produce electrical impulses which stimulate her own natural painkillers and block some of the pain signals from the uterus. The unit is battery operated and the woman can control the amount of stimulation…
Dads at the birth
Fathers are now encouraged to be present at the birth of their baby. Some dads, though, have doubts about being present throughout the labour and birth, and these doubts should be respected. It’s important to think about and discuss whether you want to be present and how you see your role during the pregnancy. It can be much…
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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Dad’s labour kit
As an expectant Dad, it is really worth sorting out what you are likely to need during the labour. Remember, labour can last many hours and you may well get hungry and thirsty, as well as tired. You may need: To wear layers of clothes that can be removed (it can be very hot in the labour suite)…
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Tagged Birth, dad's labour bag, dad's labour kit, Labour, labour bag
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What you may need 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 tapes – music can make you happy, soothe you, spur you on – take a selection. The hospital may have a cassette player in every labour room or you may need to take your own TENS…
Posted in Hospital birth, Labour and Birth
Tagged Birth, birth plan, hospital bag, Labour, labour bag, TENS machine
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Choosing a waterbirth
Waterbirth tends to create a special atmosphere and can be done at home, in birthing centres and maternity units. You might balk at the idea of giving birth in a tub and feel it is the preserve of hippy chicks and earth mothers – it’s not! Research has confirmed that using a birthing pool can really help you cope…
Posted in Labour and Birth, Water birth
Tagged Birth, birthing pool, Labour, Water birth
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