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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.
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.
Can I take my newborn outside?
If you’ve been discharged from
hospital, then it’s safe to take your baby outside, although you may want to
have a few days at home before you venture into the great outdoors. For your first t . . .
Babyproof your garden
If you're lucky enough to have a yard, it will offer your child a chance to enjoy being outdoors and explore a new environment. However, yards can pose a number of hazards to small children, . . .
First aid kit
It’s essential to have a first aid kit at home, stocked with all the things you’ll need to treat minor injuries such as grazes and burns. Here’s a list of things you might want to incl . . .
Domestic violence in pregnancy
For many women, pregnancy is a time of great happiness – but unfortunately, at least 300,000 pregnant women a year are subjected to some degree of domestic violence.
Domestic violence during . . .
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 . . .
Caring for twins
Caring for twins is obviously
going to be hard work, and you’ll have many conflicting emotions about the
whole process. Once your babies have arrived though, and they’re no longer a
dream, you’ll n . . .
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.
Financial considerations for parents
Raising a baby can be quite expensive. Luckily, there are several types of financial assistance programs available to parents.