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natal hypnotherapy/hypnobirthing
By zoe way on 12/12/2007 in forum
as it was SO relaxing!) My labour lasted 9hrs in total, from very first pains until the birth (natural with no intervention.) On arrival at the labour ward I was already fully dilated and received no pain relief whatsoever as it was all over in 1 hour - I didn
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Second time mums opting for caesareans
By Marina Nelson on 16/11/2010 in Labour & birth
Maternity units across the UK notice a rise in elective c-sections for second births
Increasing numbers of mums-to-be pregnant with their second child are requesting to have a caesarean, reports the Guardian.Maternity wards across the country have reported an increase in the number of mums choosing to have a caesarean
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Jessica Simpson rowing with fiancé over birth plans?
By Anna Lewis on 29/02/2012 in Celebrity
Jessica and fiancé Eric Johnson are apparently at loggerheads over her desire to have a caesarean
labour ward fashion plans then! Read more…Which other celeb is fed up of being pregnant?Are elective c-sections bad for babies?Kirstie Allsop calls for more awareness of caesarean birth
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Kings of Leon front man wants his baby born to heavy metal
By Kimberley Smith on 27/02/2012 in Celebrity
Rockstar admits trying to convince his supermodel wife to give birth to the dulcet tones of Queens of the Stone Age – but she’s not sold!
birth to their first child with totally unsuitable labour ward music on in the background.“We’re trying to pick the music to make the birth go smoothly,” Caleb explained in an interview with E! Online. “I said Queens of the Stone Age, but she
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Can labour be too fast?
By ThinkBaby on 19/08/2010 in Labour & birth
Fast labour may be every pregnant woman's dream but can labour be too quick?
faster! In their case, it may be that their body has been more gradually preparing for the birth, perhaps the contractions have actually been building over days but without apparent pain until the very end.If there are physiological reasons for this
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Talkback: NHS teaches pregnant women to hypnotise themselves
By Angela Goor on 04/05/2012 in forum
I would support this.I used a combination of hypnobirthing and a tens machine for my daughter - although I did resort to some gas and air for the last bit.I laboured so easily that I was on the ward right up to transition. It was only my insistance
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Midwives to use volunteers - plan revealed
By Susie Boone on 07/03/2011 in Pregnancy health & safety
Using volunteer help could ease the midwife shortage situation, says report
Overworked midwives should use volunteers to relive pressure in busy maternity wards, a new report has recommended to the NHS.The advice from the King's Fund, a health thinktank, suggests this may free up more time for midwives to care for women
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Review: Birth Pool in a Box
By Sarah Lawson on 26/04/2006 in Baby Reviews
For use at home or hospital, this is a solid, easy to use birth pool you can buy and use hygeinically for pain relief or water birth.
in consultation with mothers and midwivesPrice: £59.95 (regular for taller women), £54.95 (for women under 5ft 6in) Suitability:For labour pain relief and the birthContact:www.birthpoolinabox.co.ukThe concept:Although most hospital maternity wards now have
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Talkback: Dads’ maternity sleepover to continue at Bath Hospital
By Sarah Thomas 5 on 22/12/2010 in forum
I THINK IT IS A REALY GOOD IDEA FOR THE PARTNER TO STAY OVERNIGHT WITH THE MUM AND BABY IT IS GOOD FOR THEM ALL TO BE ABLE TO BOND I HAD MY DAUGHTER IN HOSPITAL 2 YRS AGO AND I WAS ON A WARD WITH OTHER MUMS AND THEIR BABY I FELT ALONE WITH OUT MY
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Pregnant at Christmas? Be prepared
By Kimberley Smith on 14/11/2010 in Labour & birth
Everything you need to know about pregnancy and going into labour in the holidays
.Local hospital wardTake the number for your nearest maternity ward. If you have already communicated with the maternity team this will allow you to get in touch when you go into labour of check if you have any concerns. If you're planning a home birth it is worth
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