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Maternity leave and pay

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Maternity leave and pay

As a working woman, you are promised by law maternity leave and pay. Make sure you get the most out of these laws, by understanding your rights.
Returning to work after maternity leave

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Returning to work after maternity leave

If it’s close to the time when you’ll be returning to work after maternity leave, a combination of dependable childcare and parenting teamwork should help you meet the challenge of being a working mom . . .
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 . . .
Home birth

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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.
Hospital birth

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Hospital birth

Hospitals are trying increasingly harder to meet all of your labour needs and comforts.
Perineal tears

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Perineal tears

Although it is common for perineal tears to happen during labour, there are ways to prevent it from happening.
Premature labor and birth

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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...
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

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The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are cared for in a unique environment where they’re constantly monitored so that if problems do occur they can be dealt with straightaway.   P . . .
Water birth

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Water birth

Giving birth in water can be soothing and relaxing for both you and your baby.
Your labor bag: what to pack

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Your labor bag: what to pack

There's nothing quite like packing a hospital bag for focussing you on the imminent arrival of your baby, especially if you're a first-time mum.