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Caesarian sections: an overview
By ThinkBaby on 29/10/2008 01:57:52
Useful articles and forum threads relating to c-sections
Whether you're facing a possible c-section because of some kind of pregnancy complication, you have decided to go for an elective caesarian, or you simply want to prepare yourself for the possibility that a c-section may become necessary during your
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Caesarian sections: the how and whys
By ThinkBaby on 12/02/2010 11:16:13
When a c-section might be necessary or recommended and what's involved
What is a caesarian section?Also commonly known as a c-section, a caesarian section is an operation performed to remove your baby from the womb through the abdomen when vaginal birth is either medically unadvisable, or when there are difficulties
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Who decides whether you have a caesarean section?
By Maria Muennich on 27/02/2009 01:21:06
Whether you're totally set against a caesarean or keen on avoiding vaginal birth, who makes the decision on whether you have the operation
When a caesarean is recommendedCan I be forced to have a caesarean?What if I want a caesarean regardless of medical necessity?When a caesarean is recommendedWhen your obstetrician recommends that you should have your baby by caesarean section you
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User guide to the secondhand section
By ThinkBaby on 25/07/2003 17:34:17
Everything you need to know about posting and finding ads
the 'report this ad to the moderator' function.Linking with the member review system:Your ads in the secondhand section can be linked to member reviews if we have the item you're selling in the system. This means that people browsing reviews can see at a
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C-sections. What the new rules mean for you!
By Daniella Delaney on 01/02/2012 11:24:03
This and more in the new issue of Practical Parenting & Pregnancy magazine. On sale today!
Caesarean guidelines have changed. And if you're thinking about having one, wondering what will happen if you need one, or simply curious just in case, you'll want to know all the ins and outs about what the changes could mean for your birth.Find out in the March issue of Practic...
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Birth after caesarian
By ThinkBaby on 20/05/2009 01:45:33
Will you need another c-section or is a vaginal birth possible?
caesarian: about 30% of women who have had a caesarian go on to have a vaginal birth with their next baby. But the chances of being able to have a natural birth do vary depending on why you needed the first section and in some cases you may be wise to opt
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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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Second time around for Lucy
By Lucy Lloyd on 08/11/2004 11:39:31
After an emergency c-section last time, Lucy hoped for a vaginal delivery for her second
spookily she had returned from travelling the day before and was just about to return to work. I was instantly relieved, as my first birth had been a long, arduous labour, culminating in an emergency c-section. Because that experience I was now under
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Know-how: Emergency Caesarian
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/02/2009 01:45:46
Even if you plan to have a natural birth, it's good to know all about c-sections in case of emergency
About 20 per cent of all births in the UK are carried out by caesarian section (or c-section) and, whilst you may have absolutely no intention of having one, the procedure is there to save lives when and if the time comes, so it's good to at least
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How many caesarians can you have?
By ThinkBaby on 25/08/2009 01:26:05
If you have had one or two babies by caesarian-section, can you have any more?
Whether you have a caesarian section by choice or it becomes a medical necessity and is either planned in advance or an emergency during labour, it can often leave you with questions about what might happen if you have another baby. It is possible
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