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60,000 pregnant women still drinking and smoking
According to the Baby Charity Tommy's, thousands of mums-to-be are still drinking and smoking to cope with the stress of being pregnant. In a poll carried out by the organisation, it was revealed that . . .
Pregnant women to get £120 to eat better
Pregnant women will receive £120 in handouts from the government once they reach six-months pregnant.The money will be given by the government and is intended for them to buy fruit and vegetables, but . . .
Wine is fine and dangerous for pregnant women
New research has shown that
pregnant women can safely drink the equivalent of a small glass of wine each day, contradicting what the Government have previously suggested on the subject.The National In . . .
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.
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 . . .
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.
Birth complications
Although most women go on to have successful births and healthy babies, it is worth preparing yourself for the unexpected things that can happen during labour and birth.
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..
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.