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Who's who of pregnancy care
By Maria Muennich on 20/03/2006 12:50:21
Doctors to doulas, which health professionals will be responsible for your care and what your other options are
| Independent midwivesThe hospital team: The Obstetrician | Sonographers | Anaesthetist | Paediatricians | NursesExtra help: Doulas | Maternity nursesGeneral medical care through pregnancyYour GPWhen you first suspect that you're pregnant or have amassed enough
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January Jones eats her own placenta
By Anna Lewis on 26/03/2012 12:12:54
Mad Men star January Jones says she would recommend eating placenta to all new mums
Actress January Jones has admitted eating her own placenta.The Mad Men star, who gave birth to son Xander in September, says she was hesitant at first, but soon came round to the supposed benefits.“I have a great doula [caregiver who offers
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32 weeks pregnant - getting there!
By Maria Muennich on 19/08/2008 14:35:40
56 days to go until the due date and you may be ready to take things a little easier
't always possible (or desirable!), in which case you might want to consider asking a family member or friend, particularly someone with experience of childbirth. Another option, which is becoming more popular, is that of a hired independent midwife, doula
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What is Natal Hypnotherapy?
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/11/2007 00:47:07
The lowdown on another alternative pain relief for birth, with a growing number of followers.
in the idea of ‘mind over matter’ as a pain relief for birth, when she was expecting her first son five years ago. Since then she has become a registered ‘doula’, she talks at ante-natal meetings and has produced CDs on how to self-hypnotise yourself through
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Boom in private home births
By Lara Brunt on 18/08/2011 16:38:15
Growing numbers of mums-to-be are choosing to have their babies delivered at home by independent midwives.
,000 expectant mums last year paid up to £500 each for doulas - who have no specific medical training - to give them one-to-one support through an NHS birth.Read more...92% of women happy with their NHS maternity care, research revealsNHS launches maternity
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How to hide your pregnancy during the first 12 weeks
By Jenny Stallard on 17/11/2010 17:25:11
Keeping your pregnancy secret in the first trimester can be tricky. Here's how you can disguise your pregnancy signs and symptoms until the time is right to share the news
guessed. “Pick one person and confide in them, like your line manager,” advises doula Lucy Symons. “They will have to keep the news confidential. But at the same time you know you’re not worrying about them thinking: ‘She’s off again today'."If you
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Fear of Pain in Childbirth
By Laura Lee Davies on 13/10/2008 01:26:04
When you are pregnant it can be daunting to think what's ahead – here's a few tips to overcome that fear
of what to expect.Even if you are having private antenatal classes (with a birth centre, a doula or even someone like NCT) it's worth also going to at least one NHS-organised lesson so you can see what your local hospital facilities and birth team are like
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Questionnaire: What birth option is right for you?
By Debra Stottor on 04/11/2009 01:37:22
Try the ThinkBaby Birth Questionnaire to see what kind of birthing options you should be thinking about
on the day might not be what you had in mind…1 Who would you like to have with you at the birth?a)My partner, my midwife – and a doctor on hand if necessaryb)My partner, my doula, my midwife, my mother, my children…c)Midwife, doctor, anyone in a white coat
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Overcoming Fear of Childbirth
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/11/2009 00:01:17
If you are worried about the pain you might have to go through in labour and birth, check out our reassuring tips
of what to expect.Even if you are having private antenatal classes (with a birth centre, a doula or even someone like NCT) it's worth also going to at least one NHS-organised lesson so you can see what your local hospital facilities and birth team are like
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Ten tips for a happy home birth
By ThinkBaby on 19/11/2009 02:49:20
If you want to get the most out of birthing in your home environment it can help to plan ahead
to consider paying someone privately, or employing a doula with whom you can develop a relationship of trust.2. Have supplies ready well in advance - You won't want your other half, or yourself, to be dashing around the place looking for necessary items when
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