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Quality of maternity care is a ‘postcode lottery’
By Marina Nelson on 19/11/2010 16:44:47
Midwives say the level of maternity care you'll receive will depend on where you live
for every four deliveries.”The figures also showed an increase in the amount of doctors performing births - rising from 10% to 40% in 20 years. The greater number of doctor-assisted births due to complications may be linked to an increase in the number
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Ways to keep cool giving birth
By Daniella Delaney on 14/06/2011 16:49:39
If you're having a baby in hot weather, try these tips for keeping chilled out
Ask about ventilationWhen you have a tour of the labour rooms or ante-natal classes (if you are having a hospital birth), ask about air conditioning, whether windows open (and in which case, are you safe from the outside world if you are on ground
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Does the way a baby’s born affect later behaviour?
By Kimberley Smith on 04/11/2010 13:45:57
Caesarean born babies are calmer while forceps babies could be worse behaved, according to new study
The way your baby comes into the world may have a big impact on the way she behaves, according to a new study of 4,190 children in China.The study found that a difficult birth produces high levels of stress hormones, which can affect a baby
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Know-how: Vitamin K at Birth
By Sarah Lawson on 05/05/2009 01:32:42
Many hospitals advise giving a vitamin K injection at birth, we explain why this is, and how it's given
be found in dairy products. Some bacteria in our intestines also produce it naturally, so adults are very rarely lacking in it.Why might my new baby need a vitamin K boost?Babies have low levels of vitamin K at birth because their intestines do not yet
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Homes Births as Safe as Hospital
By Sarah Lawson on 20/04/2009 02:32:43
A new study suggests that home births are as safe for women with low-risk pregnancies, as hospital births are
the mother had no ongoing medical problems which could affect the birth and where there were no pregnancy complications) fared well if they stayed at home to complete the birth rather than going to hospital after the labour had started.The study acknowledged
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Birth complications more common at night
By Tessa Watkins on 14/06/2010 14:29:00
Picking the time of day to give birth could influence the chances of a smooth delivery
A new study has revealed that birth complications are more common at night, reports Reuters. Researchers looked at more than 700,000 births at Dutch hospitals between 2000 and 2006 and found that more babies were admitted to intensive care during
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New test could predict caesareans
By Matt Fricker on 31/08/2010 13:51:29
A test, which could determine if you're likely to need a caesarean to deliver your baby, has been developed in Sweden
Researchers in Sweden have developed a test which could help predict if pregnant women will need to give birth via caesarean, reports the BBC.Scientists have established that when high levels of lactic acid are measured in the amniotic fluid, it
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Cut the cord later for healthier babies
By Kimberley Smith on 16/11/2011 13:17:32
Waiting a few minutes to clamp your baby’s umbilical cord, could reduce the rest of iron deficiency, finds new research
Waiting just three minutes after birth to clamp a baby’s umbilical cord could reduce its risk of developing iron deficiency. Researchers have found that it is safer to wait a short amount of time to allow more of the placental blood to reach
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Does having a caesarean mean a fatter baby?
By Ellen Wallwork on 22/11/2011 17:25:27
A study links giving birth by c-section with overweight newborns
A study by Imperial College London has found that mothers who had caesarean sections were more likely to have overweight babies, with higher levels of fat in their liver, than those who gave birth naturally.Referring to the study of 62 babies
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Planning ahead for birth when you're already a mum
By Maria Muennich on 08/07/2008 14:30:42
Preparing your child for becoming an older brother or sister is one thing, but preparing them for the actual birth can make an important start for this new relationship
to explain what happens during labour and birth to your child, albeit in simple terms. Tailor your explanation to your child's age and level of understanding and don't be afraid to use proper terms like 'vagina' and 'womb'. Let your child know
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