Birth Preparation
Below are our 15 articles in the 'birth preparation' category:
Some people might assume it’s obvious when you’re in labour and you’ll definitely know, but in reality it’s not always so clear cut. If you’re worried about knowing for sure when you’ve gone into ...
The second stage of labour can be long and hard, or your baby may be showing signs that he's under stress. Whatever the reason - and there are many - assisted delivery birth methods are often ...
No wonder baby showers are such big business. They are the perfect way to celebrate the forthcoming arrival of a new-born. It's an ideal way to let your friends and family join in with the ...
If your due date has come and gone and you're still waiting to give birth, you may need to have labour induced. Likewise, if you're suffering from certain conditions or there's concern about your ...
One in six women has a caesarean birth, either due to an emergency situation or because it's been pre-decided for various reasons. But what exactly is involved and how long will it take to recover? ...
Welcoming a new baby into the family is a joyous event. While anticipating your baby's arrival is filled with happy planning, there is a lot to get done in only a short amount of time.
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When you're giving birth, you'll no doubt want to know what pain relief methods are on offer. The four main medial options are gas and air, pethidine, epidural and a TENS machine and they each ...
Though it will only be the lucky parents involved in the nitty gritty of raising children – changing dirty nappies early morning feedings, jabs at the GP’s – there are others who will assist parents ...
Demi Moore's done it and so has Pamela Anderson - like many women, they've chosen to give birth at home. Although some people wouldn't think beyond the idea of having their baby in hospital, others ...
You're forgiven if hypnotherapy isn't the first thing that springs to mind in connection with pregnancy and birth. However, it's growing in popularity as a useful technique to learn and more and more ...
During the run-up to giving birth, you'll have heard lots of information about what's available and what may happen during labour. If you've got certain preferences or aren't keen on certain things, ...
At antenatal classes, you'll have been taught new techniques and skills to use when you go into labour. When that moment finally arrives, here are some of the skills you'll need to put into practice. ...
Giving birth in water is an increasingly popular labour method. If you're considering choosing to give birth in this way, is it as safe as a traditional birth and are there are any safety issues you ...
You've got your partner organised for going into labour and packed her bags of necessities, but as dad, what do you need for the birth?
When the time comes for your partner to give birth, things ...
It’s your big day and it can crop up suddenly and take you by surprise. There’s nothing worse than being unprepared so get organised and pack your bag for labour well in advance. Here are some ideas ...
