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Writing your birth plan
By Maria Muennich on 01/05/2005 07:47:14
When to write it and what to include
after you? Would you object to student staff being present?Labour - Do you want to be able to walk around during labour? Are there any particular accessories you’d like to use to help cope, like music, cushions etc?Pain relief - What kind of pain relief
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Use of Pethidine for pain relief in labour
By Maria Muennich on 06/02/2006 11:39:16
The key points
What is Pethidine and how does it work?Pethidine is the most commonly used morphine derivative for pain relief and relaxation during labour. The drug is usually administered via an injection into muscle (bottom or thigh) and occasionally
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Know-how: Waterbirth
By Maria Muennich on 06/09/2009 01:55:52
How using a birthing pool can be useful for birth and pain relief during labour
facilities and it is a very popular method for home births because it can dramatically aid pain relief in labour so you don't have to rely on drugs so much, if at all. Indeed, even if you do not wish to give birth in a pool, it can be a great way to ease pain
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The first 48 hours after birth for mum
By Maria Muennich on 03/12/2009 01:55:54
Your baby's finally here and the centre of all attention, but what's going on with mum?
new mums are often a little bruised and raw in the nether regions, particularly if stitches were needed after labour. But don't worry, it really won't be as bad as you think. It's quite important to urinate within a few hours of birth
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Labour: the not-always-dignified truth
By Maria Muennich on 13/09/2010 01:16:13
Or, things you always wanted to know about childbirth but never dared to ask...
what pain relief you have. After the birth the midwife will stitch you up (more fiddling down below) and believe it or not you will eventually heal. There's evidence that daily perineal massage with oil in the 6 weeks leading up to birth can improve
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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 be looked after in your home during the labour, letting her prepare some special things can help her share in the excitement of it all, and with her sense of also being prepared for the big day.Explain what happens during birth to your childIf your child
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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
Femme Elite 3 in 1: Pelvic Floor Stimulator, TENS and muscle toner Easy-to-use, discreet, extremely lightweight and flexible: works well for back pain and effective in stimulating muscles. Cut-off after it has not been in use for five minutes
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Using homeopathy for labour and birth
By Maria Muennich on 19/11/2008 01:37:53
What homeopathy is, how it works and how to find out more
may help you progress by relaxing you and relieving physical tensions, or by giving you a mental and emotional boost when the going gets tough. When can I use homeopathy?You can use homeopathy at any stage during labour and birth and you may want
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Preparing for a premature birth
By Maria Muennich on 23/10/2008 01:13:47
Whether you have months or only hours, there are a several things you can do to prepare for a premature delivery and try to make it as personal as possible
When starting to think about planning for the birth of a baby, few soon-to-be-mums would set out an ideal of dashing to hospital in an ambulance in premature labour, having an early elective casarean section or having their newborn baby rushed away
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