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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 . . .
Hospital birth
Hospitals are trying increasingly harder to meet all of your labour needs and comforts.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are cared for in a unique environment where they’re constantly monitored so that if problems do occur they can be dealt with straightaway.
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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.
VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean)
It is both possible and safe to have a vaginal birth after a cesarean section. However, the reasons why you had the first cesarean section will play a large role in whether you may need to have one th . . .
What will the future hold for my premature baby?
All babies hit developmental
milestones at different times, but your premature baby may reach these
milestones a little later and he might be smaller than babies of the same age
who weren’t preemie . . .
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 . . .
Jaundice
Jaundice is pretty common in
newborn babies and you’ll probably notice that your baby has a slight yellowish
tinge to his skin in the first days after his birth. It’s caused by a breakdown
of red b . . .
Diapers
Now you’re a mom diapers are going to play a big part in your day-to-day life! Your first big diaper debate will be over whether to use disposables or cloth diapers.
Some parents decide to use both: . . .
Tests and checks for newborns babies
Immediately after your baby is born, a series of checks will be performed on him, just to make sure everything is working properly.
When each test is being performed on your newborn, ask what the te . . .