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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 . . .
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.
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 . . .
Perineal tears
Although it is common for perineal tears to happen during labour, there are ways to prevent it from happening.
VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean)
It is both possible and safe to have a vaginal birth after a cesarean section. However, the reasons why you had the first cesarean section will play a large role in whether you may need to have one th . . .
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 . . .
Why do newborns cry?
Crying is the only way your baby has of telling you that something is bothering him. If your little one gets upset it is a good idea to investigate if they are hungry, soiled their nappy, or if they n . . .