Articles about "childbirth" 56
Childbirth education classes
There can be much to gain from
childbirth preparation classes. They will give you extra confidence and make you feel more relaxed during labour.
Global deaths from childbirth
An international campaign to cut all global deaths amoung women during
childbirth has made no progress after 15 years.Experts suggested that governments have seeked a 'silver bullet' solution to solve . . .
A history of childbirth
We’re constantly deluged with stories about overstretched maternity services, but the reality is that
childbirth is safer than ever before.
Long gone are the days when women were whipped to . . .
Assisted deliveries
During labour it is quite possible that your baby will need assistance during delivery. There are many different assisted delivery options should aid be needed in this situation.
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.
Birth complications
Although most women go on to have successful births and healthy babies, it is worth preparing yourself for the unexpected things that can happen during labour and birth.
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.
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 . . .
Birth choices
Towards
the end of your pregnancy, if you haven’t done so already, you will need to start
thinking about your choices for
childbirth. A birth plan, which lays out how
you’d like things to happen wh . . .
Working while pregnant
As an expectant mum there is no reason why you should have to choose between your career and your baby. More and more women are continuing to work during their pregnancies.