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Use of spinal blocks for pain relief in labour
By Maria Muennich on 03/02/2006 15:55:16
The key points to be aware of
stage of labour when there may not be enough time for an epidural. Spinals are also often used in emergency situations where intervention such as a ventouse or forceps birth is necessary, and in some hospitals they are routinely given for caesarian
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Post-labour pampering from Mums the Word
By Monica Stylli on 27/12/2006 01:30:26
Revitalise your skin with Belli Cosmetics' Life After Baby Skincare Essentials.
Here at ThinkBaby we just love the range of pregnancy pampering goodies available at www.mumstheword.com and their latest offerings from Belli Cosmetics would make a great gift for any new mum, whether it's a treat with Christmas money or simply a treat for the woman of the momen...
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Could you be controlling your own epidural in labour?
By Laura Nelson on 11/02/2011 12:49:00
Self-service epidurals have proved to be safer, say experts
Women may soon be given control of their own epidurals during labour.
Currently in the UK, 40% of women giving birth opt for an epidural as a form of pain relief. For the majority, a steady flow of anaesthetic is delivered directly into the spine
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Still no baby for Holly Willoughby as she heads into second day of labour
By Kimberley Smith on 13/04/2011 16:59:20
Phillip Schofield glued to Twitter as Holly’s baby shows no sign of arriving
After 24 hours of labour, Holly Willoughby still hasn’t given birth, reveals pal Phillip Schofield on Twitter.“For everyone asking,” Phillip tweeted, “News from @hollywills is that there's no news really. Everyone fine, but very tired, still no new
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Woman has surprise baby after blaming labour pains on curry
By Lara Brunt on 03/06/2011 09:32:11
A clueless curry lover was stunned when she gave birth hours after suffering stomach cramps
Tucking into a curry to kick-start labour is a popular pregnancy myth – but it seemed to work for one new mum from Wales! Jessica Williams had no idea she was pregnant and thought her love of the spicy stuff was the cause of her crippling stomach
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Natalie Cassidy talks about crying in labour and post-birth recovery
By Matt Fricker on 06/10/2010 11:31:00
New mum gives a warts-and-all account of her post-baby health niggles
was really upset when I realised it was going to be a caesarean,” Natalie said.“I was sobbing my heart out. I know it sounds ridiculous, but it just seemed like such a ‘celebrity’ thing to do."Although her labour didn’t go as planned, Natalie is overjoyed
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Hypnotist stops pregnant woman’s labour pains
By Tessa Watkins on 08/04/2010 15:43:05
How bedside therapy helped a phobic mum-to-be to an easy birth
A new mother has praised bedside hypnotherapy for helping her get through a painful birth, reports the Daily Mail. Louise Walker, 30, was six hours into labour at the Jubilee Birth Centre in Hull when hypnotist Paul Hazell came to her rescue
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Mum goes into labour during her driving test – and passes!
By Kimberley Smith on 01/11/2011 12:23:26
Double congratulations due for mum who ended the day with a driving license and a new baby
Learner driver Emma French was so keen to ditch her L-plates that she ignored being in labour for just long enough to pass her driving test. The determined mum-to-be not only managed to pass her test, but also drove herself to hospital to give birth
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Miranda Kerr made Orlando Bloom pee in bottle during her labour
By Susie Boone on 13/05/2011 18:35:03
Actress ruled that Orlando had to be by her side the entire time
Miranda Kerr has revealed on American TV that she insisted husband Orlando Bloom didn’t leave the room the entire time she was in labour.The actress and model told TV host Conan O’Brien that she wouldn’t even let him go to the loo. “He
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Former Sister Sister twin stars share everything – even labour pains
By Amanda Pauley on 09/08/2011 12:28:20
Tamera Mowry-Housley felt identical sister, Tia Mowry Hardrict’s, contractions when she gave birth
into labour.Tamera said: “I actually felt one of her contractions! I knew she was having some type of pain – I felt it.”Their “twin telepathy” seemed to start long before the birth as Tamera says she also shared Tia’s pregnancy cravings.Tamera munched
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