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Will I see the same caregivers all the way through?
Depending on the type of antenatal care you are receiving, you may or may not see the same
caregivers throughout your pregnancy. If you attend an antenatal clinic at your hospital, there is less chanc . . .
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.
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.
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 . . .
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 . . .
Exercises to avoid in pregnancy
If you are not used to exercise, then pregnancy is not the best time to start a demanding routine. However, all women can benefit from gentle yoga stretches or swimming.
Fitness for birth
Childbirth is one of the most intensely exhausting and physically demanding events you’ll ever experience and it’s important to prepare your body adequately.
For the average fit and healthy woman, th . . .
Common sleep problems in pregnancy
Nothing is more depressing than realizing you’re the only person awake within a 20-mile radius but poor sleep is another one of those pregnancy niggles. As your uterus expands, you’ll need to go to th . . .