Articles about "antenatal check" 365
How often do I go for my prenatal checks?
Your
prenatal checks will be something you look forward to, as not only do they
provide a place to answer your questions and allay your fears, but they keep
you up to date on your baby's progress a . . .
Later prenatal checkups
After your initial antenatal visit, your check-ups will be a lot shorter and occur over a set number of weeks that your midwife or GP decides best.
What happens at my first antenatal
During this visit, all of your medical and obstetric historical information will be put into your own personal file. Also, customary blood tests will be performed to ensure the health of both you and . . .
Where do I go for antenatal check ups?
Often, your doctor’s surgery will be able to provide antenatal care for you during your pregnancy. Usually this will mean that meetings and check-ups with your midwife would take place at your GP’s su . . .
Breech births
A breech baby is a baby who sits upright in your womb rather than headfirst. About one baby in four is breech at 28 weeks, but most turn around at 36 weeks. Often babies who come early are breech beca . . .
Cesarean section
Whether Cesarean sections are planned or determined necessary once labour has started, they can be very frightening for a mum-to-be that does not know what to expect. Luckily there are ways to prepar . . .
Emergency home births
Sometimes a baby will come early and you will be unable to make it to the hospital. Knowing how to act during an emergency home delivery could make all the difference..
Home birth
Lots of women choose to have their babies in the intimate surroundings of home and new statistics show that the percentage of home births in the UK has risen by seven per cent.
Hospital birth
Hospitals are trying increasingly harder to meet all of your labour needs and comforts.
Pain relief in labor
There are many options to relive pain during labour, but deciding which method is right for you can be a tricky decision. Gas and air, Pethidine, epidurals and spinal blocks are just a few options you . . .