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Emergency C-section saved baby's life
Hayley gave birth under general anaesthetic after her baby's heart rate fell dangerously low during labour.

C-section with a breech baby

MaryAnne's worries about 'not giving birth properly' were totally unfounded when little Eleanor...

Questions for your hospital visit

Visiting the hospital where you plan to have your baby? Here's what to ask....

Pregnancy headaches

Finding you get a lot of headaches now you're pregnant? Here's why and how to cope....

What happens in a multiple birth?

Giving birth to twins or more is a bit different. Here's what is likely to happen....

Can I have natural birth after a C-section?

Q: I had a Caesarean with my first baby as he became distressed during labour, but I'd really like...

Tricky birth but breastfeeding joy

Tracy-Anne persevered and after 8 weeks, baby Daisy finally latched on. ...

C-section due to placental abruption

Heavy bleeding meant baby Ellie-Rose had to be whisked out by emergency C-section....

I had a C-section without anaesthetic

Self-hypnosis was the only pain control this new mum used during the delivery of her first baby by...

Pre-eclampsia

What is it and what are the warning...

Sunlight could help prevent pre-eclampsia

Vitamn D, in the form of sunlight, can reduce your chances of pre-eclampsia, research suggests....

Avoid pre-eclampsia second time around

Up your vitamin intake to help keep pre-eclampsia at bay....

My huge 10lb 10oz baby

Medical staff thought the baby would be big, but not THAT big!...

Blood pressure during pregnancy

Why it's important to keep a close eye on your blood pressure during pregnancy....

Will I know if my baby is breech?

Q: My friend had to haev an emergency C-section because her baby was found to be breech once she...

Pregnancy hot flushes

I'm 29 weeks pregnant and I feel tired, hot and sweaty, and my feet are so swollen. Sometimes it...

Can I have a natural birth after a C-section?

Q: I had a Caesarean with my first baby as he became distressed during labour, but I’d really...

I had obstetric cholestasis

Sarah was warned she'd need to have an early birth to avoid complications with her pregnant...

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