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Working out your baby's position

Guide To : Labour and Birth:

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.
Natural birth

Guide To : Labour and Birth:

Natural birth

It is truly a personal choice when deciding to have a natural birth.
Natural pain relief in labor

Guide To : Labour and Birth:

Natural pain relief in labor

There are many types of natural pain relief that can be used during labour.
Perineal tears

Guide To : Labour and Birth:

Perineal tears

Although it is common for perineal tears to happen during labour, there are ways to prevent it from happening.
Am I in labor?

Guide To : Labour and Birth:

Am I in labor?

There are many different symptoms to look out for in determing whether or not you are in labour. You may experience engagement, a nesting instinct, or Braxton Hicks Contractions to name a few.
Stressed out new mom

Guide To : Newborn:

Stressed out new mom

Feeling stressed before an important meeting pales in comparison to the stress that comes with being a new mom. The most important thing you can do is to have some time out away from your baby from . . .
Exercises to avoid in pregnancy

Lifestyle:

Exercises to avoid in pregnancy

If you are not used to exercise, then pregnancy is not the best time to start a demanding routine. However, all women can benefit from gentle yoga stretches or swimming.
Fitness for birth

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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 . . .
Postnatal fitness

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Postnatal fitness

You can start thinking about becoming physically active again after you have a baby whenever you feel ready – but the truth is that with a screaming baby, sleepless nights and no time on your hands, m . . .
Abdominal muscle separation

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Abdominal muscle separation

Due to the extra hormones in your body during pregnancy, muscles start to become softer and more flexible. In some women, the two parallel ‘rectus abdominis’ muscles (the muscles that run down the fro . . .