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Know-how: Emergency Caesarian
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/02/2009 01:45:46
Even if you plan to have a natural birth, it's good to know all about c-sections in case of emergency
be aware of what the operation entails in case it happens to you.When would you need an emergency caesarian section?An emergency caesarian section may be necessary if you have a medical condition that rapidly deteriorates and threatens either your health
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Second time around for Lucy
By Lucy Lloyd on 08/11/2004 11:39:31
After an emergency c-section last time, Lucy hoped for a vaginal delivery for her second
spookily she had returned from travelling the day before and was just about to return to work. I was instantly relieved, as my first birth had been a long, arduous labour, culminating in an emergency c-section. Because that experience I was now under
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Lucy's first birth story
By Lucy Lloyd on 08/07/2003 10:16:25
A marathon labour with emergency c-section, but it was all worth it for the arrival of Sophie
the way many labours don’t go according to plan and end up as emergency c-sections. In short, I felt cheated.But every time I looked at my beautiful baby, I also felt such boundless joy, despite the 45-hour marathon. I was also haunted by the image of a
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New mum Pink spotted for the first time since giving birth!
By Kyrsty Hazell on 09/06/2011 14:45:28
Beaming singer takes a stroll on the beach with husband Carey Hart, while recovering from her emergency caesarean five days ago
Less than a week after singer Pink gave birth to her baby daughter Willow Sage Hart, the proud new mum has been spotted taking her newborn to the beach in LA.Pink was admitted to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre for an emergency caesarean. The singer
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What if I don't get to the hospital in time?
By Sarah Lawson on 31/03/2009 01:57:08
It's a common question most expectant mothers ask themselves even if the chance of having a baby en route is very slim indeed!
to be seen much more regularly (hopefully weekly) by your midwife team, and body changes that might possibly make your labour an emergency could be picked up during one of these check-ups.Fear of not getting to the hospital in timeEven if you are having a
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Baby that turned blue saved by 999 phone instructions
By Sophie Westnedge on 04/05/2012 16:46:48
Parent's of a three-day-old baby girl who stopped breathing have praised the phone operator and paramedics for saving her life
, an emergency care practitioner for South Central Ambulance Service. Baby Leokadia had a third arrest en route to Southhampton General Hospital but technicians managed to revive her and she spent three days at the hospital before being discharged
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Baby born with no blood is bouncing back to health
By Anna Lewis on 05/04/2012 15:59:45
Six month old Olivia was given two hours to live after being diagnosed with newborn anaemia
oxygen in the red blood cells – that what was pumping around her body couldn’t technically be classed as blood.The pale 6-month-old was given less than two hours to live when she was born but miraculously survived thanks to two emergency blood
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Amanda Holden ditches the pram
By Anna Lewis on 14/03/2012 10:34:24
Amanda tweets a pic of Hollie in her carrier, giving mum two hands free for shopping!
birth nearly cost her her life. The mum-of-two had an emergency caesarean a month early and was left fighting for her life after she was given a major blood transfusion.But judging by this family photo, she’s loving every minute of being a new mum
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Tragic newborn’s death saves another’s life
By Anna Lewis on 06/03/2012 09:24:01
Incredible mum makes heartbreaking decision to donate newborn baby’s organs to save another baby’s life
skull, which he endured while being delivered by emergency caesarean.Ultrasound scans showed that Zachary was pointing shoulder-first in his mother’s womb when Jade’s contractions began. Doctors decided to carry out an emergency caesarean due to his
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Signs you might be having a miscarriage
By Laura Lee Davies on 07/11/2010 01:04:32
How to recognise signs of miscarriage, threatened miscarriage and losing your baby at a late stage
Signs like bleeding and mild pain do not necessarily mean you are having a miscarriage. Find out why you might bleed in early pregnancy.Seek emergency medical helpIf you pass blood clots or thick pink or greyish material. Call ahead and speak
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