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Abnormalities of the uterus
By Anna Lewis on 08/03/2012 14:41:57
Although this shouldn’t affect your fertility, it could make carrying your baby during pregnancy a bit tougher
need a caesarean when it comes to the birth.There are a number of different abnormalities of the uterus – some more severe than others.Bicornuate uterusInstead of the uterus being a normal upside-down pear-shape, a bicornuate uterus is heart
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Low amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios)
By Anna Lewis on 17/02/2012 12:30:23
All the facts on low amniotic fluid – from what causes it to how it will affect your baby
. If this causes your baby distress you might need to give birth by caesarean section.Being told you have low amniotic fluid can be distressing, but there is very little you can do, except staying well hydrated, eating healthily and getting plenty of rest – so try
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Thrombosis (DVT) and labour
By Kimberley Smith on 21/02/2012 13:40:55
Deep Vein Thrombosis and blood clotting can occur in labour, particularly if you've been at a higher risk during your pregnancy
, though.What if you have a caesarean?A caesarean can increase the risk of thrombosis, especially if you have had bed rest before the operation or need it afterwards. You may be given compression stockings to wear during surgery and may also be given
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Midwives overwhelmed by rising birthrate
By Kimberley Smith on 23/11/2011 13:04:29
Despite more midwives, more complicated births mean the NHS is struggling to respond to the increase in babies born
month. The number of babies born to mums over 40 has risen a whopping 70% in the past decade.Read more...Elective caesareans for all OK'dDoes caesarean mean a fatter baby?Each scan - a new baby!
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Amanda Holden home from hospital after birth scare
By Kimberley Smith on 31/01/2012 16:34:39
New mum Amanda recovering at home with her baby daughter after suffering life-threatening birth complications
of blood during the caesarean birth, putting her life in danger.Her baby girl, named Hollie Rose, was born safely on Monday 23rd but, according to Amanda’s agent, the new mum then spent three worrying nights in intensive care. Husband Chris Hughes announced
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Turning a breech baby
By Laura Lee Davies on 07/07/2009 00:59:30
If you find out that your baby is breech, it can often be 'turned around' so that it's in a better position for labour, but how is this done?
as is seen safe and fit to do so.Where your midwife and/or consultant believe this can be done safely, it is an option which may be preferred over having to go for a caesarean, which is often advised if a baby is breech.It is only successful in about half
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Your worries about labour solved
By Kimberley Smith on 22/11/2011 11:56:11
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
http://www.thinkbaby.co.uk/cl.asp?cn=846What if my baby just won’t come out?There are two ways that your baby will come out – vaginally or by caesarean. Whatever happens, you will not be pregnant forever. If you baby’s not showing any sign
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Acupuncture in Pregnancy
By Debra Stottor on 13/02/2009 10:52:30
Is acupuncture safe in pregnancy? Can it be used to help with pregnancy problems or discomforts?
acupoints in the foot with the herb mugwort) in the last month of pregnancy to encourage your baby to turn and thus avoid a Caesarean section. It can also be used during labour, but you should check that your hospital is happy for your acupuncturist
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Maternity units failing obese pregnant women
By Susie Boone on 23/03/2010 06:12:55
Services struggling to keep up with rising weight of mums-to-be
caesareans.The Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries, which is an independent research organisation partly funded by the NHS has drawn up a series of guidelines for doctors. These include having official policies on assessments and advice for obese mums
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Meet Amanda’s new baby Hollie Rose
By Anna Lewis on 06/02/2012 14:00:18
New mum Amanda Holden reveals gorgeous complete family picture just two weeks after life-threatening birth
on baby Hollie Rose.The family snap gives no suggestion of the tough couple of weeks Amanda’s been through. The Britain’s Got Talent star was given ‘several pints’ of blood following complications with her caesarean birth on 23 January. Amanda, 40, spent
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