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Is a home birth safe?
By Babyexpert.com on 27/11/2007 14:53:00
Is it as safe to give birth at home as giving birth in hospital?
Lead Midwife for Argyll and Bute, NHS Highland, Joanne Thorpe says:Yes, it's safe to give birth at home as long as you've had a normal, healthy pregnancy. However, if you're considered 'high risk', for example, if your baby is lying sideways instead
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More home births needed
By Babyexpert.com on 19/07/2011 05:45:00
Women will be encouraged to give birth at home
be offered the chance to have their babies in birthing units or in their own homes, according to a report by the Royal Collage of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. The report says that too many babies are born in traditional hospital units
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What causes premature birth?
By Babyexpert.com on 19/02/2008 12:10:00
One in 13 births in England and Wales are preterm. What causes premature birth?
. But often when a baby is born preterm, his organ systems may not have had time to fully develop.According to Tommy's, the majority of preterm births occur without any obvious cause or known risk factors. However, there are some known risks for premature
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What causes premature birth?
By Babyexpert.com on 19/02/2008 12:10:00
One in 13 births in England and Wales are preterm. What causes premature birth?
. But often when a baby is born preterm, his organ systems may not have had time to fully develop.According to Tommy's, the majority of preterm births occur without any obvious cause or known risk factors. However, there are some known risks for premature
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Get ready for birth
By Babyexpert.com on 29/04/2008 15:30:00
How to prepare your body for giving birth.
You wouldn't think of running a marathon without training first, and the same goes for preparing your body for the physical challenge of giving birth.'If you're fit and well, you'll have more strength and stamina for labour,' says antenatal teacher
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Hospital, birth centre or home?
By Babyexpert.com on 26/06/2007 08:30:00
Everything you need to know about where to give birth.
Where you choose to give birth can have a big impact on your birth experience. Generally the more relaxed you feel, the easier your labour will be. So you'll need to think about where you'll feel most comfortable - and that might not be in a
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Water births : the facts
By Babyexpert.com on 30/06/2009 16:51:11
Thinking about having a water birth? here's what you need to know.
Are water births easier?They can be. 'Water helps you stay relaxed,' says midwife Louise Adams. 'It triggers your natural painkillers and helps you get into the best position for your baby to descend into the birth canal.A Swiss study in 2000 found
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Get the right birth partner
By Babyexpert.com on 04/12/2006 14:56:00
Good support in labour means youre less likely to need medical intervention, so choose your birth partner carefully.
him to act as your coach, reading up on birth and going to antenatal classes with you.Best pal Some women find a close friend can be a great comfort in the delivery room, either on her own, or in addition to your partner. Remember, she'll see the best
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Choose the ideal birth partner
By Babyexpert.com on 14/11/2007 10:54:00
Your birth partner will play a very important role during labour, so it's important to have the right person at your side.
Ideally your birth partner will be:CALM:Birth is a demanding experience, so you need someone who can handle the highs and lows, and not take it personally if you snap at them.Would your husband or mum get upset seeing you in pain during labour
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Post-birth trauma
By Babyexpert.com on 11/08/2009 16:17:00
If you had a difficult birth, perhaps youre suffering from post-birth trauma. Heres where to get help.
Almost a third of women say their experience of childbirth is traumatic, and as many as 15,000 mums develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following childbirth every year. If you found your babys birth difficult or shocking, you may have
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