Articles about "maternal death" 69
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.
Can my newborn sleep alone?
It is up to you where your
newborn sleeps. Some parents want to co-sleep and some have their baby in their
room in a separate crib; others find their baby’s night-time snuffles and
whimpers prevent . . .
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 . . .
Safe co-sleeping
Opinion
is divided about the benefits or otherwise of co-sleeping, where baby and
parent or parents sleep in the adult bed together at night. While some research
indicates it has benefits – includi . . .
Should my baby sleep on her back or front?
As
discussed in creating a safe sleeping environment, it’s much safer for your baby
to sleep on her back. In the past moms used to be advised to lay their babies on
their tummies to sleep as it was . . .
Creating a safe sleeping environment
Sudden
infant death syndrome (SIDS), also referred to as crib
death, is a terrible phenomenon whereby babies die suddenly (usually while
sleeping) for no obvious reason. Although SIDS rates have fa . . .
Establishing a bedtime routine
A good bedtime routine may be just what your baby needs to sleep through the night. Having a fixed schedule will make your baby feel secure and improve your chances of getting a good night's sleep.
Checking your baby’s breathing at night
Often
new parents find themselves checking their baby’s breathing during the night.
This is absolutely normal and nothing to be embarrassed about. However, if
you’re constantly checking and worryin . . .
Keeping your sleeping baby cool in hot weather
It’s
important to make sure your baby doesn’t overheat when the weather is hot. As
you yourself will know from experience it’s pretty uncomfortable to get too hot
at night, and waking up with a dry . . .
Dreaming strange dreams
Pregnant
women often have strange dreams, especially in the third trimester (weeks
29-40). Dreaming about your baby is common and this is the place where your
anxieties and worries may find express . . .