Articles about "blood volume" 201
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.
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 . . .
Positioning baby for birth
A mother's position and movement in the final weeks of pregnancy can influence the baby's position in the womb, and can make the delivery of the baby easier.
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 . . .
When should I go to hospital?
It may seem tempting to rush to hospital as soon as you feel the first twinge of a contraction, but the longer you stay at home, the better. However, if contractions become stronger or vaginal bleedin . . .
Birthmarks
There are many different birthmarks that your baby can be born with. These are nothing to fear and will very often fade with time or be covered with hair.
Jaundice
Jaundice is pretty common in
newborn babies and you’ll probably notice that your baby has a slight yellowish
tinge to his skin in the first days after his birth. It’s caused by a breakdown
of red b . . .
Tests and checks for newborns babies
Immediately after your baby is born, a series of checks will be performed on him, just to make sure everything is working properly.
When each test is being performed on your newborn, ask what the te . . .
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 . . .