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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 . . .
Emergency home births
Sometimes a baby will come early and you will be unable to make it to the hospital. Knowing how to act during an emergency home delivery could make all the difference..
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.
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.
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Why choose a hospital birth?
Most first-time moms opt for hospital births because emergency assistance is there if something should go wrong. With a second baby, it isn't such a new and daunting experience, and you ma . . .
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.
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 . . .
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 . . .
Is it OK to leave my baby unattended?
No one knows what will happen in the split of a second. For this reason it is always a good idea to never leave your newborn alon efor too long of a period.
Diapers
Now you’re a mom diapers are going to play a big part in your day-to-day life! Your first big diaper debate will be over whether to use disposables or cloth diapers.
Some parents decide to use both: . . .