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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 . . .
Hospital birth
Hospitals are trying increasingly harder to meet all of your labour needs and comforts.
Your labor bag: what to pack
There's nothing quite like packing a hospital bag for focussing you on the imminent arrival of your baby, especially if you're a first-time mum.
Am I in labor?
There are many different symptoms to look out for in determing whether or not you are in labour. You may experience engagement, a nesting instinct, or Braxton Hicks Contractions to name a few.
Is it OK to leave my baby unattended?
No one knows what will happen in the split of a second. For this reason it is always a good idea to never leave your newborn alon efor too long of a period.
Vitamin K concerns
You may have concerns about your
baby being given a vitamin K injection after he’s born because of research
carried out in the early nineties that suggested it might be linked to
childhood leukemia . . .
Am I pregnant?
Some women say they knew they were pregnant before a test was ever taken. But for those who are unsure, there are simple signs to be on the look out for.
Boy or girl
There are many old wives tales on how to concieve a girl or a boy. Though they may be theories, the relation between when you ovulate and try to conceive may affect which gender of child you conceive.
Can too much sex affect our chances?
It is not so much how much sex you have, but when you have sex that will affect your chances of becoming pregnancy. Finding out which days of the month you are ovulating can play a large role in wethe . . .
Confirming you are pregnant
Home pregnancy tests are 97% accurate, so are one of the best ways to confirm a pregnancy. You can buy home pregnancy tests from most pharmacies and one will usually be enough (although most women buy . . .