Articles about "stitches" 20
STITCHES AND SWELLING
Most first time moms-to-be are apprehensive about the thought of giving birth vaginally and often spend lots of time worrying that they (in contrast to the rest of the female population) might . . .
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.
Perineal tears
Although it is common for perineal tears to happen during labour, there are ways to prevent it from happening.
Can I take my newborn outside?
If you’ve been discharged from
hospital, then it’s safe to take your baby outside, although you may want to
have a few days at home before you venture into the great outdoors. For your first t . . .
Exercise in pregnancy
Once upon a time, pregnancy was viewed as an illness and expectant women were treated like invalids. Thank the stars this is no longer the case, and low-impact physical exercise is seen as hugely bene . . .
Coping with the first few weeks
Bringing your baby home and coping with those first few weeks will be a mixture of excitement, exhilaration and exhaustion!
You are not alone in thinking your baby is going to stop breathing in the n . . .
Miscarriage
Miscarriages are when the pregnancy terminates before the sixth month and are estimated to occur in about 10 to 20 per cent of pregnancies. There are many symptoms to look for in recognizing a miscarr . . .
Green parenting: is it possible?
Is it really possible to be a ‘green parent’, or is it only feasible if you are the proud owner of lots of cash?
Anyone who has ever spent any length of time in an organic vegetable section, stared . . .
Dads-to-be and new fathers
Firstly, congratulations on your impending fatherhood. As a soon-to-be-dad, you’re bound to be encountering a whole riot of conflicting emotions that include pride, excitement and anxiety.
Even if yo . . .
Sex during pregnancy and after birth
For each individual the desire to have sex during pregnancy and after labour varies.