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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
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.
Natural pain relief in labor
There are many types of natural pain relief that can be used during labour.
Perineal tears
Although it is common for perineal tears to happen during labour, there are ways to prevent it from happening.
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.
Soothing your crying baby
Every baby cries, so do not feel disheartened if your little one is spending countless hours in tears. There are lots of ways to soothe and help a crying newborn.
Tests and checks for newborns babies
Immediately after your baby is born, a series of checks will be performed on him, just to make sure everything is working properly.
When each test is being performed on your newborn, ask what the te . . .
Establishing a bedtime routine
A good bedtime routine may be just what your baby needs to sleep through the night. Having a fixed schedule will make your baby feel secure and improve your chances of getting a good night's sleep.
Baby massage
As well as being an excellent way to bond with your baby, massage is considered to have great benefits for babies.
Teething: easing the pain
Some babies are born with visible teeth, while others can take months for their first teeth to appear.