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Hospital birth

Guide To : Labour and Birth:

Hospital birth

Hospitals are trying increasingly harder to meet all of your labour needs and comforts.
Why choose a hospital birth?

Guide To : Labour and Birth:

Why choose a hospital birth?

Most first-time moms opt for hospital births because emergency assistance is there if something should go wrong. With a second baby, it isn't such a new and daunting experience, and you ma . . .
Should I choose a hospital birth?

Third trimester:

Should I choose a hospital birth?

  Hospitals and maternity units are now paying more attention to what women want, so you are more likely to have your baby the way you wish. Most hospitals have birthing pools, baths, CD playe . . .
Assisted deliveries

Guide To : Labour and Birth:

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

Guide To : Labour and Birth:

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.
Bonding with your unborn baby

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Bonding with your unborn baby

Bonding with you baby while she is in your womb is not only an exhilarating experience, but also excellent for your baby’s development.
Breech births

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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 . . .
Birth complications

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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.
Cesarean section

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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 . . .
Emergency home births

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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..