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Natural pain relief in labor

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Natural pain relief in labor

There are many types of natural pain relief that can be used during labour.
Pain relief in labor

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Pain relief in labor

There are many options to relive pain during labour, but deciding which method is right for you can be a tricky decision. Gas and air, Pethidine, epidurals and spinal blocks are just a few options you . . .
Writing a birth plan

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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.
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 . . .
Episiotomy

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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.
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.
Natural birth

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Natural birth

It is truly a personal choice when deciding to have a natural birth.
Positions for delivery

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Positions for delivery

Though most women envision having a baby while lying on their back, it is becoming more popular to try different positions during labour to find a position that feels the most natural and comfortable . . .
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...