|
Parents help create Tommy’s advice for premature birth
Baby charity Tommy’s enlists the help of parents with premature babies to help prepare others for the arrival of an early baby
16 January 2012
Midwife delivers her own baby with a make-up mirror
New mum reveals she delivered her own baby just hours after finishing her shift on the maternity ward
03 January 2012
NHS trust does deal with private midwife firm
NHS Wirral first trust to foot bill to allow private midwives to work with pregnant women on the NHS for more birth options
08 December 2011
Hospital births safer for first-time mums, but home births more natural
A major study has found that home births are more risky for first-time mums, but hospital births use more intervention
25 November 2011
Midwives overwhelmed by rising birthrate
Despite more midwives, more complicated births mean the NHS is struggling to respond to the increase in babies born
23 November 2011
Elective caesarean now available for all mums-to-be
A caesarean delivery will be offered to all pregnant women who ask for one, even if there's no medical need, according to new NICE guidelines
23 November 2011
Does having a caesarean mean a fatter baby?
A study links giving birth by c-section with overweight newborns
22 November 2011
Your worries about labour solved
Worried about pain during labour, how long the baby will take to come out or if you'll poo during the birth? We answer your concerns about what happens when you have your baby
22 November 2011
Women having home births at 50-year low
Only 2.5% of mums gave birth at home last year, compared to a third 50 years ago
11 November 2011
Mum goes into labour during her driving test – and passes!
Double congratulations due for mum who ended the day with a driving license and a new baby
01 November 2011
NHS caesareans by choice a step close
Plans to offer elective caesareans to all women in the UK being drawn up by NICE
31 October 2011
Giving birth goes back to the thirties
Study finds a method of inducing labour from 80 years ago has fewer side effects than modern treatments
25 October 2011
Banish back pain after labour
Five essentials to keep your back healthy after giving birth
18 October 2011
Biggest UK baby in 20 years born naturally
13lbs 11oz baby boy born to UK mum using only gas and air
13 October 2011
Pregnant women given a negative view of caesareans, says campaigner
With 1 in 4 births via caesarean, BBC’s ‘Scrubbing Up’ asks why they're portrayed as a last resort
10 October 2011
Collecting umbilical cord blood can put mum and baby at risk
Procedure distracts midwives at an important stage after the birth, health professionals say
22 September 2011
Why music is so important when you're giving birth
iPod at the ready! Plan your soundtrack for delivering your baby and you could have a smoother birth
21 September 2011
How your baby feels at birth
Ever wondered what birth’s like from a newborn’s point of view? Baby sensory expert Megan Faure is your guide
16 June 2011
Ways to keep cool giving birth
If you're having a baby in hot weather, try these tips for keeping chilled out
14 June 2011
Will raspberry leaf tea help me go into labour?
Pregnant and looking for ways to bring on labour? If other mums have told you to try raspberry leaf tea, find out whether it works or if it's just an old wives' tale
02 June 2011
|
Share your photos with other ThinkBaby mum...
|
