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What is VBAC?
By Laura Lee Davies on 16/02/2009 00:05:56
A 'natural birth' when you have previously has a caesarian is called Vaginal Birth After Caesarian, but what are the risks?
. But now opinion is beginning to change.Why has VBAC been regarded as problematic?In the past, once a woman has had a caesarian, it has been regarded that another caesarian is preferable to 'natural' vaginal birth, where the strain of labour might rupture a
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Guide to episiotomy
By Kimberley Smith on 16/08/2010 17:04:29
Your doctor may recommend an episiotomy - a surgical cut made in the perineum - during labour if there is a likelihood of tearing while you give birth.
Episiotomy during labourAn episiotomy is a surgical cut made in the perineum during birth to make it easier for your doctor or midwife to deliver your baby. During birth, a huge amount of pressure is put on the delicate skin around your vagina
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Banish back pain after labour
By Kimberley Smith on 18/10/2011 13:05:24
Five essentials to keep your back healthy after giving birth
back healthy after birth.“Childbirth puts significant strain on the body, which may result in many mums suffering from pain after labour. It's crucial that mums are aware of how best to treat their pain and what pain killers are safe to take
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Using epidurals for pain relief in labour
By Maria Muennich on 26/03/2009 01:20:17
The key points
to be conscious for the delivery of your babyCan be used to give you a break during labour and allow you to regain strength for deliveryAt their most effective, mobile epidurals can allow you to feel and work with your contractions through birth and to feel
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Premature babies: How they develop
By Maria Muennich on 27/11/2009 08:06:22
Corrected vs actual age, immunisations, physical growth and the long-term outlook - how are things different for premmies?
after birth can vary significantly depending on how premature the baby is, the baby's birth weight and the causes of the premature delivery, if known. In general, the earlier a baby is born, the more likely he is to face problems relating to prematurity
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Birth stories: International arrivals!
By Becky Seery on 16/01/2008 11:39:24
Ever wondered how maternity services in other countries compare with what happens in the UK? The final part in our latest series of birth stories.
, which included ticking a box to say what sort of a birth I wanted. I ticked the “natural pain-free” box. After an examination the doctor confirmed I wasn’t dilating. I was given an oxytocin drip at 10:30am, and put into a labour room.Walking itI spent
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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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Using aromatherapy in labour and birth
By Maria Muennich on 09/09/2007 01:46:30
How oils work, when to use them and which are recommended for labour and birth
her own atmosphere for the labour, as well as helping her cope physically and mentally. If you're interested in using aromatherapy then do check what the hospital or birthing centre policy is - there may even be trained aromatherapists available
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Using homeopathy for labour and birth
By Maria Muennich on 19/11/2008 01:37:53
What homeopathy is, how it works and how to find out more
and labour as it uses low potency remedies with no side-effects. If you intend to self-prescribe for labour you may want to check the policies of your chosen birthing place first. If you're already experienced in self-prescribing by the time labour comes
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When your waters break
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/08/2009 01:19:12
Although women have visions of their waters breaking in Tescos, the reality for many women is that they don't break until much later.
, or during induction, the waters may need to be broken by the midwife to bring on full labour.In other cases, the waters break weeks before the birth and once they have, the doctors will choose to move quite swiftly to deliver the baby, as it's home inside
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