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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.
Bonding with your unborn baby
Bonding with you baby while she is in your womb is not only an exhilarating experience, but also excellent for your baby’s development.
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..
Twins and multiples
Most twin or multiply pregnancies can be born vaginally with no problems, although the mother will need close monitoring throughout her labour.
Helping my premature baby
Your baby will be classed as
premature if she is born before 37 weeks, which is regarded as full-term. Not
all babies need to have special care, but some babies need to be in a neonatal intensive ca . . .
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 . . .
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.
Am I in labor?
There are many different symptoms to look out for in determing whether or not you are in labour. You may experience engagement, a nesting instinct, or Braxton Hicks Contractions to name a few.
When should I go to hospital?
It may seem tempting to rush to hospital as soon as you feel the first twinge of a contraction, but the longer you stay at home, the better. However, if contractions become stronger or vaginal bleedin . . .