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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 . . .
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.
Emergency home births
Sometimes a baby will come early and you will be unable to make it to the hospital. Knowing how to act during an emergency home delivery could make all the difference..
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.
Premature labor and birth
A baby born before the end of week 37, is considered premature. There are many reasons for why a premature birth may occur...
Twins and multiples
Most twin or multiply pregnancies can be born vaginally with no problems, although the mother will need close monitoring throughout her labour.
What can and can't I do in labor?
It may be best to stay at home at the first signs of early labour, otherwise you may have a long and boring wait ahead of you. Luckily you can still perform light activities and still enjoy a snack or . . .
Helping my premature baby
Your baby will be classed as
premature if she is born before 37 weeks, which is regarded as full-term. Not
all babies need to have special care, but some babies need to be in a neonatal intensive ca . . .
Preparing for a cesarean
If you know you’re going to have
a cesarean getting clued in to what’s likely to happen will help calm your
nerves on the day… Before the surgery- You’ll be asked not to eat
or drink for a num . . .