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Home birth and your nurse-midwife
The
American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists (ACOG) advises that hospital is the safest place to give birth. However, if your and your baby
are healthy and there haven’t been any complic . . .
What can I tell my OB-GYN or nurse-midwife?
At
your prenatal checkups, you should bring up any problems, worries or concerns
that you may have about any aspect of your pregnancy experience. You
should tell your caregiver, for example, . . .
How often will I see my midwife?
Your
midwife will be one of the most important people you see during your pregnancy, at your labour and for a short period, postnatally. She will usually be your first port of call for information as . . .
Your caregiver and you
You can receive prenatal care from either an obstetrician (OB-GYN) or nurse-
midwife, and which ever you choose will also attend you at the birth of your baby.
Think carefully about wh . . .
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
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
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 . . .
Working out your baby's position
Determining which position your baby is in inside your belly can be a trying task. But there are signs to look and feel for to discover how your baby is situated.
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.
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.