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Assisted deliveries
During labour it is quite possible that your baby will need assistance during delivery. There are many different assisted delivery options should aid be needed in this situation.
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.
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..
Positioning baby for birth
A mother's position and movement in the final weeks of pregnancy can influence the baby's position in the womb, and can make the delivery of the baby easier.
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 . . .
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 . . .
Basic first aid
As a parent, it can be essential to know basic first aid.
Company takeovers and your rights
The maternity and paternity rights discussed so far only apply to "employees". An employee is someone who has a contract of employment. If you do not work under a contract of employment you still enjo . . .
Choking: what to do
Once babies have discovered their hands and learnt to grasp objects they tend to put everything in their mouths.
Keep an eye on your child when he’s eating or playing, in case he puts someth . . .
Swimmer’s ear (otitis externa)
Swimmer’s ear is an infection of the ear canal that’s caused by excess moisture in the ear that allows bacteria or fungi to penetrate the skin.
As its name suggests it’s common . . .