| |
 |
Know-how: Registering the Birth
By Laura Lee Davies on 16/01/2009 02:58:55
Did you know you only have a limited time to register your child's birth? Here are some essential tips
: registering the birth.What is 'registering the birth'?When a child is born, they need to be registered in order to receive a birth certificate.It is not only a legal requirement that new parents register the birth, it is also essential so that you can claim
|
|
 |
Turning a breech baby
By Laura Lee Davies on 07/07/2009 00:59:30
If you find out that your baby is breech, it can often be 'turned around' so that it's in a better position for labour, but how is this done?
will be advised about aftercare, in order to ensure that bleeding or discomfort do not signal any danger for you and your child. However, in most cases a mother will go home and safely await the normal labour and birth procedure which may follow even weeks later
|
|
 |
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
The importance of music in your labour roomHow your baby feels at birthHow glad are you that this isn't the birth norm...?Promotional contenthttp://www.thinkbaby.co.uk/cl.asp?cn=847Christine, pregnancy advisorand mumhttp://www.thinkbaby.co.uk/cl.asp?cn=848Katie
|
|
 |
Recovering from a caesarian
By ThinkBaby on 20/03/2009 16:24:18
10 things to make your recovery from a caesarian more positive for you and your baby
of recovering from caesarians, but generally you can expect some pain around the incision for several weeks after the birth and it's usual for the wound to take six weeks or even longer to fully heal. With all that you can expect the recovery period
|
|
 |
What's in a due date?
By Maria Muennich on 23/04/2009 01:54:33
Why you're given a due date, how accurate they are and how to calculate your own
and if you go into labour before this point then your baby is said to be premature and will need extra medical care and attention both during and after labour. Your due date will also have an impact on how birth is handled if you go significantly over your
|
|
 |
Using epidurals for pain relief in labour
By Maria Muennich on 26/03/2009 01:20:17
The key points
an epidural, but your midwife will help guide you through what is appropriate according to how your labour is progressing. You may also be offered a spinal block at this later stage as an alternative to an epidural as it is faster to administer. Once in place
|
|
 |
Birthing options: the where and how
By ThinkBaby on 12/10/2009 01:03:45
When thinking about where you want to give birth it will help if you have a good idea of the kind of birthing experience you'd like
in hospitals, maternity units may provide more options in the way of natural pain relief and support during labour, such as birthing pools, birthing balls, birthing stools, the opportunity to use aromatherapy and massage and a more flexible approach to moving
|
|
 |
Using massage during labour
By Maria Muennich on 29/11/2009 01:31:22
Hands on pain relief and relaxation
you may have visited a trained massage therapist for pain relief and relaxation. Sadly, trained massage therapists aren't that readily available to assist you during labour and birth, but there's no reason why your birth partner can't roll up his
|
|
|
|
Am I in labour?
By ThinkBaby on 15/12/2009 01:44:23
The signs of the onset of labour
to be sent home a few hours later after being told they're not in real labour, but if you wait too long before making a call to the midwife and support, you could be in for a surprise in-transit birth or home delivery. To help you decide when to get people
|
|
 |
Review: Body Clock's Femme Elite TENS tiny toner
By Maria Muennich on 16/11/2006 01:41:07
Dinky package offers drug-free pain relief, pelvic floor stimulation and muscle toning all in one for those post-natal black and blues
pouch and several different programmes for various types of toning or pain reliefPrice: £59.95Contact:The Body Clock website The Femme Elite concept:If you used TENS during labour then you'll already be familiar with wired electrodes that attach
|
|
