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Writing a birth plan
All women are encouraged to write a birth plan during their pregnancy, so that everyone involved can clearly understand what kind of birth they desire.
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 . . .
Episiotomy
An episiotomy is a surgical incision made in the perineum, (the area of skin between your vagina and anus) to enlarge the vaginal opening for a baby’s head to emerge.
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.
Natural pain relief in labor
There are many types of natural pain relief that can be used during labour.
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 . . .
VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean)
It is both possible and safe to have a vaginal birth after a cesarean section. However, the reasons why you had the first cesarean section will play a large role in whether you may need to have one th . . .
Water birth
Giving birth in water can be soothing and relaxing for both you and your baby.