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Birth stories: International arrivals!
By Becky Seery on 17/01/2008 01:59:20
Ever wondered how maternity services in other countries compare with what happens in the UK? Sharon tells us her experience in part two of our latest birth story trilogy...
on the other side of the pond Birth factsBaby's nameQuinn Ann Weight9lb 7ozLength of labourLess than 10 hoursPain reliefEpiduralWorst bitBeing woken up both nights in the hospital for routine checkups.Best bitGetting to hold Quinn straight after the birth
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Home births becoming more popular
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/04/2006 01:59:56
Statistics show an increase in home births. Welsh Assembly aims for 10 per cent of births to be at home by 2007.
The latest data from the Office of National Statistics shows there was a seven per cent increase in home births between 2003 and 2004.Although there is growing popularity for home births, some women are discouraged from this option where doctors
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Review: Birth Pool in a Box
By Sarah Lawson on 26/04/2006 14:45:00
For use at home or hospital, this is a solid, easy to use birth pool you can buy and use hygeinically for pain relief or water birth.
Birth Pool In A Box An inexpensive way to have pain relief and even the birth at home.Only the size of your home and pouring out the water afterwards (and maybe a hosepipe ban) are downsides. Features: Lots of great, simple design features added
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Tamba - The Twins and Multiple Births Association
By Monica Stylli on 03/10/2007 09:25:19
Tamba offers information and support for parents expecting a multiple birth
Having a baby is always an exciting experience, but what happens when you’re expecting 2, 3 or even more little bundles of joy?Tamba is a nationwide UK charity which offers information and support for parents expecting a multiple birth. Information
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Mum gives birth live on Twitter
By Matt Fricker on 21/09/2010 16:42:41
New mum shares her birthing pool experience to help women worrying about labour
Fi Star-Stone from Stafford has become the first mum to provide live updates of her birth using the social networking site Twitter.She decided to tweet her live commentary to reassure other mums-to-be worrying about labour.The nursery nurse, who
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Having a bath after the birth
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/09/2006 01:24:45
Even today, some doctors (the ones who shower) disapprove of baths after birth, but they are completely safe.
to worry that it can cause an infection whilst your body is healing. Instead, it can be a good way of gently clearing out the bloody debris (lochia) after the birth.If you have had an episotomy or have piles, it can be a good way to soothe your sore parts
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How your baby feels at birth
By Megan Faure on 16/06/2011 17:38:23
Ever wondered what birth’s like from a newborn’s point of view? Baby sensory expert Megan Faure is your guide
Getting ready: 70 days to birthIt’s been 200 days since your baby turned from a ball of cells into a foetus and over the past seven months she has been developing each and every body sense - touch, vision, hearing, smell and even taste.At 14 weeks
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Home birth to hospital transfer risks
By Monica Stylli on 03/04/2008 11:01:53
New research suggests increased risks to mothers who opt for a home birth then have to be transferred to hospital
A new study by the National Collaborating Centre for Women's and Children's Health claims that women are eight times more likely to lose their baby if they opt for a home birth and then have to be transferred to hospital.Published in the BJOG
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Book review: Happy Birth Day
By Sarah Lawson on 20/09/2007 01:47:12
A useful new reference book about pregnancy and birth, from the National Childbirth Trust
Happy Birth Day by National Childbirth Trust Well laid-out step-by-step guide to how your pregnancy will develop, what to expect from the birth and the first weeks of your child's lifeIt's very detailed and has some medical photos which some women
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Buggies from birth, for under £100
By Sarah Lawson on 19/01/2007 02:24:39
It might not be so easy to find a buggy under £50 suitable from birth, but there are lots of great models that will see you through from birth to about three years, for as little as £60!
Mamas & Papas Nipi Stroller (£59)We've already looked at good buggies for under £50, but most of these are only suitable once your baby is about six months old. This is mainly because, in order to say 'suitable from birth', a buggy must be able
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