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What if I don't get to the hospital in time?
By Sarah Lawson on 31/03/2009 01:57:08
It's a common question most expectant mothers ask themselves even if the chance of having a baby en route is very slim indeed!
home birth, you may have a fear of going into full-on labour before the midwife arrives. For a start, this rarely happens with a first baby. If you are having your second or third, and your previous labours were quite short, then you may want to flag
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Recognising 'false labour' signs
By Sarah Lawson on 17/05/2009 01:09:28
Most women only have two or three babies at most, so how are we expected to know the difference between a false alarm and the real thing? Here's how to read the signs.
it can then spread to your abdomen.If in doubt, call your midwifeHealthy pregnancies and births often come with strange and slightly worrying aches and pains beforehand.If you are in doubt about what you are feeling, do call your midwife. By talking
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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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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
to inform the hospital as it won't affect the dosage.)How should we decide if our baby needs this injection?In you have any concerns you can discuss these with your midwife before the birth (most hospitals will also give you a leaflet all about how your
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Know-how: Leaving Hospital
By Sarah Lawson on 16/11/2009 03:24:04
What do you need to make that amazing first journey home with your new baby?
have a caesarian etc and that will determine how long they want you to remain there after the birth).Additionally, before you leave the hospital the midwife team or ward nurse will want to make sure you have all the necessary information and relevant
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