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Pain relief in labour: an overview
By Maria Muennich on 05/11/2009 in Labour & birth
Expectant mums now have a wide range of choice when it comes to coping with labour, whether through medical relief, alternative therapies or both
are common in birthing centres and can be bought or hired for home use. Likewise gas and air and TENS machines, though popular, aren't necessarily available on all labour wards, although TENS machines can easily be hired if one isn't available where you
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Preparing for a premature birth
By Maria Muennich on 23/10/2008 in Labour & birth
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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HELLP syndrome mum raises awareness after baby heartache
By Sophie Westnedge on 18/06/2012 in Pregnancy news
A mum who lost her baby daughter after HELLP syndrome has sprung into action to raise awareness for the condition
feeling the first pains, Kelly was feeling terrible. Because her urine was showing high levels of protein and a high blood pressure, she was referred to the gynecology ward at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary where she was observed overnight.“At this stage I
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Meet your new baby
By Jenny Stallard on 30/08/2011 in Your baby and you
The wait is over and you’ve got a new little house guest. What happens now?
OMG, here it is. It’s time to meet your new baby after all that buildup.The type of birth you’ve had will determine how you have your first contact with your little one. If you’ve had a straightforward vaginal birth, your baby will probably
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any1 used the birthing pool??
By dell81 on 29/04/2009 in forum
? it is written down in my birth plan and when i ring the ward to go in im going to see if it is free, is that whst you did ash?im hoping i dont go over my dates and have to be induced as it will defo be a no no. thankyou so much for your reply. xxx Sorry Adele
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Cara's first birth story
By Cara Frost-Sharratt on 08/11/2005 in Labour & birth
The arrival of Eva Elizabeth
About Cara Freelance journalist Cara and husband Paul had a completely natural birth planned for the arrival of their first child, but as the hours ticked on she welcomed a helping hand and a forceps delivery encouraged Eva Elizabeth's entry
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Know-how: Emergency Caesarian
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/02/2009 in Labour & birth
Even if you plan to have a natural birth, it's good to know all about c-sections in case of emergency
ward team believe that such an emergency has arisen and that a caesarian is now the safest way to deliver your baby they will discuss this with you and your birth partner and seek your permission to carry out the operation.Tip Even if you are not aiming
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3 Christmas birth stories
By Catherine Bruton on 25/12/2007 in Labour & birth
3 mums tell us their Christmas day birth stories
Sylvia Hamilton, 36, lives in Middlesex with husband Craig and daughter Tara, who will be three on Christmas Day. Birth factsBaby's nameTara Louise Weight7lb 4ozLength of labour 10 hoursPain reliefTENS, gas and air, epiduralWorst bit
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Should I have my mum ?
By Jessica Morgan on 12/12/2007 in forum
Hi !!Can anyone give me advice on whether to have my mum at the birth or not. My partner has said he is fine with my mum being there for support but I really don't know what to do. Its our first baby so both have no idea what to expect. I know my
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independent midwifes
By Sare and her little star Seth on 28/08/2007 in forum
especially if you've just had the baby. xx yep has to go home if visiting is finished when i had mine they were overnight labour and gave birth at 6 and 7 in the morning we had about an hour on the delivery ward then they took me down to the other ward
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