Articles about "retained placenta" 81
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 . . .
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..
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 . . .
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...
Water birth
Giving birth in water can be soothing and relaxing for both you and your baby.
Preparing for a cesarean
If you know you’re going to have
a cesarean getting clued in to what’s likely to happen will help calm your
nerves on the day… Before the surgery- You’ll be asked not to eat
or drink for a num . . .
Why do newborns cry?
Crying is the only way your baby has of telling you that something is bothering him. If your little one gets upset it is a good idea to investigate if they are hungry, soiled their nappy, or if they n . . .