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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
or that of your baby, such as pre-eclampsia or placental abruption (where the placental lining comes away from the wall of the uterus). An emergency section may also be necessary once labour has actually started, common reasons include:If progress in labour
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Fetal development - week 37
By ThinkBaby on 19/05/2005 15:18:32
We're getting ready
-packed bag. The onset of labour? - If you're not sure how you'll know that labour has started then make sure you check our indications of labour and know how to respond when they appear. Birth experiences Whiling away the days - In retrospect I wish I
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Lucy's first birth story
By Lucy Lloyd on 08/07/2003 10:16:25
A marathon labour with emergency c-section, but it was all worth it for the arrival of Sophie
About Lucy Finding out that she was pregnant for the first time came as a surprise for 35-year old journalist Lucy. Nine months later she was ready to be a Mum but less prepared for the marathon labour that was to come first. But when Sophie
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Fetal development - week 32
By ThinkBaby on 19/05/2005 16:23:50
Seeing the light
want to lower your chances of needing an episiotomy diring birth then you can take matters into your own hands, literally, with perineal massage, starting this week.Massage for labour - It's not just during pregnancy that massage can provide relief
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Fetal development: Week 27
By ThinkBaby on 27/05/2005 11:57:33
Sound reactions
developing pregnancy then speak to your doctor. Being prepared The three stages of labour - As your third trimester looms you've probably already started to think about birthing options and may want to know more about the three stages of labour
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Birth stories: International arrivals!
By Becky Seery on 14/01/2008 01:40:36
Ever wondered how maternity services in other countries compare with what happens in the UK? Siân tells us her experience in the first part of our birth story trilogy.
... Birth factsBaby's nameEvelyn Helen Weight7lb 9ozLength of labourJust over two hoursPain reliefBach Rescue RemedyWorst bitProblems with breastfeeding, and the lack of communication because of the language barrier.Best bitThe fact that it was all so quick
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36 weeks pregnant and counting
By Maria Muennich on 17/09/2008 06:05:57
28 days until you're due and your weekly checks now include seeing what's happening to your cervix
as weeks and so it isn't necessarily a sign that labour is around the corner. Your midwife will also check to see if your baby's head has dropped down or started to 'engage' in your cervix.If your baby is still in breech position there is no need to worry
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Twins born at exactly the same time
By Tessa Watkins on 09/04/2010 16:01:16
Baby girls enter the world together during double delivery
. “Kayleigh basically delivered the babies herself because it all happened at once. The staff were fantastic and started to resuscitate Nikita, who had stopped breathing. It was a hairy experience, but I am one proud grandmother.”The twins are now at home
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Don’t suffer in silence with PND
By Matt Fricker on 01/09/2010 13:04:17
Postnatal depression affects 1 in 5 new mums, but only 43% will seek help, according to new research
Less than half of new mums who suffer from postnatal depression (PND) actually get help for it, a study of 1,172 UK mums has revealed.The study, by MyVoucherCodes.co.uk, revealed that 57% of mums admit to feeling depressed following labour and 21
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Heart DJ Harriet Scott talks about feeling her baby kick for the first time
By Sara Stoddart on 26/05/2011 15:02:09
The pregnant radio presenter announces that very special pregnancy moment to the world
.Harriet has been documenting her pregnancy since announcing it on air on Heart's breakfast show in April 2011 "My sunglasses have started leaving mark on my nose. Concerned pregnancy is making my nose grow as well as my bum. And my tum," was just one of her
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