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Am I in labour?
By ThinkBaby on 15/12/2009 01:44:23
The signs of the onset of labour
should wake anyone up in the middle of the night or disturb her partner at work in case it's just a false alarm. Is the pain in your abdomen real labour or more Braxton Hicks contractions? No-one wants the embarrassment of rushing off to hospital just
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Can labour be too fast?
By ThinkBaby on 19/08/2010 03:24:50
Fast labour may be every pregnant woman's dream but can labour be too quick?
How long does labour take and what is considered "fast"? Unless there is a need for medical intervention, every labour takes as long as it needs. It's worth getting yourself familiar with the three stages of labour as they become important
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What is premature labour?
By ThinkBaby on 05/12/2009 08:21:31
What happens in a premature labour, what are the symptoms and what should you do if you think labour is starting early?
but many will need no special medical attention.What happens?If preterm labour threatens, rapid medical attention can make all the difference to the outcome and the health of the baby, so it's important to be aware of the symptoms. If you experience regular
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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
sickness earlier in pregnancy - or lavendar to help you sleep, then you will already have an idea of the impact oils can have.Numerous oils may be beneficial during labour to help relieve stress, relax, act as a uterine tonic, stimulate circulation and so
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Pre-labour signs
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/05/2010 04:56:06
Some women have signals that labour is coming for weeks before it happens, others a few hours. What are the signs that labour is nearly here?
What will my body to do prepare for labour?It's nearly here! The moment your body (and mind) has been preparing for for a whole nine months. In the last few weeks before your due date, your body starts to give you little hints and signs that it
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The three stages of labour
By ThinkBaby on 20/08/2010 02:20:39
Labour is an amazing achievement. Prepare yourself for the three stages your body goes through as you give birth
Labour: preparing for this amazing feat of nature Most women face labour with some anxiety and trepidation, particularly with their first child. It should help you feel more prepared and relaxed if you have a good idea of what happens
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Pain relief in labour: an overview
By Maria Muennich on 05/11/2009 00:08:11
Expectant mums now have a wide range of choice when it comes to coping with labour, whether through medical relief, alternative therapies or both
While there are many different kinds of birthing experience it's fair to say that, however labour pans out, it is usually an incredibly intense, emotional and eventually euphoric experience, but one that's rarely completely pain-free. It makes sense
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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
Can you get DVT in labour?The risk of thrombosis increases in any situation where you stay in one position for a long time. If you’ve been on bed rest in the weeks or months up to the birth of your baby, you may be more likely to experience DVT
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Tips to help start labour naturally
By Kimberley Smith on 14/10/2010 14:37:22
Encourage labour to start with sex and curry? Being overdue doesn't sound so bad...
SexIt might be the last thing you feel like doing, but sex can help to get labour going in a couple of ways once your baby is at full term and you're ready for labour. Male sperm contains prostaglandin, the hormone that is naturally produced
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Getting through the early stages of labour
By ThinkBaby on 13/09/2010 08:58:16
Getting through your waters breaking, early contractions, labour signs and when to grab the hospital bag
Early labour - the signs and what to do The time from when you first feel your first contraction, or from when you realise your waters have broken, through to having progressed enough to need to go to hospital can seem like an age
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