Articles about "partner" 237
Support from your partner
One of the most common complaints from new mothers is that they feel unsupported by their
partners. This may be to do with the fact that often it is the father who returns to work first...
10 tips for birth partners
A birth
partner must give support and be understanding. In order to do this they must be prepared for what they will experience in the delivery room...
How your partner can help during labour
Watching your loved one in pain is one of the hardest situations to deal with, but most men say watching their children enter the world is one of the most satisfying and exhilarating moments o . . .
Splitting with your partner while pregnant: how to cope
Splitting with your
partner while pregnant means you’ll have to cope with pregnancy symptoms such as morning sickness alone so it’s essential you find sources of support to help you cope…
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 . . .
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
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
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.