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Giving birth around the world
By Kimberley Smith on 25/10/2010 10:36:57
How different can becoming a mum be? Find out with these weird and wonderful parenting traditions from around the world
You’d think that when it comes down to it, the experience of being pregnant, giving birth and being a mum can’t be all that different wherever you live. But actually, our traditions and beliefs, superstitions and expectations surrounding pregnancy
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Mum-of-two gives birth to surprise third baby
By Kimberley Smith on 18/03/2011 13:29:16
Mum mistakes labour for a stomachache as she gives birth to an unexpected 9lb 2oz baby
A surprised nursery worker has welcomed her third baby after mistaking labour pains for a stomachache. Unsuspecting Lesley Nicoll, 35, visited Homerston Hospital, in East London, complaining of stomach pains, only to be told she was pregnant and two
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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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Natural ways to bring on labour
By Kimberley Smith on 14/10/2010 01:30:04
If an induction date is looming you may be tempted to give nature a nudge
in for an induction, you might want to give these natural tricks and hopefully speed up your baby's entrance into the world. All of these will only be effective if you're ready for labour - they won't bring on premature labour. It's nevertheless advisable to discuss
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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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CCTV experts used to prevent stillbirth
By Kimberley Smith on 18/08/2010 12:02:02
Surveillance technology workers team up with doctors to analyse antenatal scans and give at-risk babies the best chance of survival
Top experts in the use of surveillance technology have joined forces with maternity doctors to develop a way to monitor unborn babies at risk of stillbirth. Experienced in analysing movements filmed on CCTV, these experts are turning their skills to the movements of unborn babies...
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No limit on number of caesareans in the UK
By Kimberley Smith on 01/07/2010 17:06:29
Recommendation for fewer caesarean births dropped by World Health Organization
been under pressure to persuade women to give birth naturally. The WHO hopes that this revision will change the focus to provide the best care for mums whatever their situations while continuing to advise a normal birth where possible.If you
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NHS caesareans by choice a step close
By Kimberley Smith on 31/10/2011 11:28:11
Plans to offer elective caesareans to all women in the UK being drawn up by NICE
All women in the UK will soon be able to request to give birth by caesarean, regardless of their medical history. The National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) is preparing to issue new guidelines on the subject.The guidelines are expected
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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
but they will heal as your body gets back to normal. In some cases, though this is less common today, your doctor may perform an episiotomy reduce the chance of tearing and give the baby less resistance.How much is it going to hurt?Labour feels different to everyone
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Pregnant at Christmas? Be prepared
By Kimberley Smith on 14/11/2010 15:20:48
Everything you need to know about pregnancy and going into labour in the holidays
few extra days, there’s nothing you can do to stop her.Keep an eye out for pre-labour signs, to give you some warning! If you’re well prepared, there’s nothing to worry about.In your last few weeks of pregnancyPack your hospital bagEven if it seems a
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