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Banish back pain after labour
By Kimberley Smith on 18/10/2011 13:05:24
Five essentials to keep your back healthy after giving birth
Feeling sore after birth is unavoidable, but there are ways you can help your body heal faster. After Victoria Beckham's well-documented back troubles after having baby Harper, we asked pharmacist Rachel Lewis for her essential tips for keeping your
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Bleeding and pains after birth
By ThinkBaby on 29/05/2008 01:20:10
Some bleeding and pain is to be expected, but you needn't have to suffer unduly, especially if you know what to expect
the birth as your uterus heals, this is called lochia and is usually quite heavy and dark red in the first 48 hours: You'll want to use special heavy-duty maternity pads (not tampons) to absorb the flow and it also makes sense to use either disposable
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Biggest UK baby in 20 years born naturally
By Joanna Harvey on 13/10/2011 10:52:37
13lbs 11oz baby boy born to UK mum using only gas and air
Proud parents, Rosie Hall and Matthew Huxtable were astonished to discover their newborn baby boy has already broken records! Baby Zachary, who was born after a 9-hour labour, tipped the scales at an amazing 13lb 11oz - more than 6lbs heavier than
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You're due - don't just sit there!
By Louise Rogers on 06/07/2006 01:56:04
As the due date approaches, and then passes, you realise that going into labour isn't a finely timed blast-off. Still, there's lots you can do!
mind off the wait if it’s particularly engrossing, and if you keep your feet up it’ll help keep swollen ankles at bay.Surf the net - You can order birth announcement cards and any nursery essentials you’ve forgotten, look up the meaning of your
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Know-how: Registering the Birth
By Laura Lee Davies on 16/01/2009 02:58:55
Did you know you only have a limited time to register your child's birth? Here are some essential tips
: registering the birth.What is 'registering the birth'?When a child is born, they need to be registered in order to receive a birth certificate.It is not only a legal requirement that new parents register the birth, it is also essential so that you can claim
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Fear of Pain in Childbirth
By Laura Lee Davies on 13/10/2008 01:26:04
When you are pregnant it can be daunting to think what's ahead – here's a few tips to overcome that fear
in an active birth position, using the methods to ease labour pains can help speed up the contractions stage (being more active means your contractions are less likely to suddenly slow down), and help you stave off needing drugs or other invasive birthing
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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
If the umbilical cord becomes wrapped around the baby's neck and there is a risk of strangulation at birthIf the umbilical cord emerges through the cervix and so risks being constrained as the baby comes out, so cutting off the baby's oxygen supply If the labour
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Overcoming Fear of Childbirth
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/11/2009 00:01:17
If you are worried about the pain you might have to go through in labour and birth, check out our reassuring tips
in an active birth position, using the methods to ease labour pains can help speed up the contractions stage (being more active means your contractions are less likely to suddenly slow down), and help you stave off needing drugs or other invasive birthing
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Recovering from a caesarian
By ThinkBaby on 20/03/2009 16:24:18
10 things to make your recovery from a caesarian more positive for you and your baby
to be significantly longer than after your average vaginal birth, but there's plenty you can do to make the recovery period more positive, both for you and your baby.1. Coping with the pain - More likely than not there will be abdominal pain after a c-section, which
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The three stages of labour
By ThinkBaby on 20/08/2010 02:20:39
Labour is an amazing achievement. Prepare yourself for the three stages your body goes through as you give birth
tips on getting through the first stage of labour. Passing through the birthing canal This is where the pushing starts. In this second stage of labour you help your contracting uterus push your baby through and out of the birthing canal. You baby
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