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What is meconium?
By Louise Rogers on 09/08/2006 12:38:56
The presence of meconium in your waters can signal health concerns for your new baby. What should you look for and what should you do?
is tinged with green. If your waters break before you go into labour or when there’s no doctor or midwife around, do check that the fluid is clear and do tell your midwife immediately if it is not.If your baby inhales the meconium-stained fluid during
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Postpartum haemorrhage
By Louise Rogers on 12/03/2008 10:07:36
Heavy bleeding after the birth of your baby is not uncommon, but why does it happen and what should you know about it?
out, but if it builds up inside your uterus, you may not realise until signs of shock appear, eg a drop in blood pressure and a rise in your pulse rate, or you feel faint and dizzy. Your midwife will regularly check your fundus, the top of your uterus
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Pregnancy body changes
By Louise Rogers on 05/09/2010 01:17:36
However you feel about your pregnancy, the first time you have to loosen a waistband comes as a shock. Here's how to feel good about your body and bump.
partner, your friends, midwife, even a counsellor – there’s always someone who can help. And don't forget that there are many kindred spirits on the ThinkBaby Forums.Feel great about yourself - it's an amazing timeIf you’re feeling like a beached whale
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Birth Positions
By Louise Rogers on 22/01/2007 01:38:53
Medics may have positively encouraged Western women to labour on their backs – let’s face it, it’s easier for them to see what’s going on – but that’s not how it always was, or indeed how it should necessarily be.
down the pushing stage by pushing your bottom into the air (this will give your vaginal tissues time to stretch, and may prevent tearing). When not to? Your midwife may not recommend this if you have high blood pressure.For further information visit www
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