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Premature birth: the warning signs
By Babyexpert.com on 10/07/2007 12:40:00
Symptoms that could indicate you're going to give birth before 36 weeks.
Most pregnancies last until at least 37 weeks, but around 7% of babies arrive earlier.A premature delivery often can't be avoided so what signs should you be looking out for if you think your baby might be born prematurely?The following are all warning signs, so if you experience...
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Premature birth: the warning signs
By Babyexpert.com on 10/07/2007 12:40:00
Symptoms that could indicate you're going to give birth before 36 weeks.
Most pregnancies last until at least 37 weeks, but around 7% of babies arrive earlier.A premature delivery often can't be avoided so what signs should you be looking out for if you think your baby might be born prematurely?The following are all warning signs, so if you experience...
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Hubby was great at the birth
By Babyexpert.com on 03/02/2009 08:30:00
Husband Karl was a fantastic birth partner, says new mum KellyJo.
KellyJo Krneta tells her birth story: I'm 29, married and gave birth to my first baby, Alfie Mykael, in October. I'd had a gem of a pregnancy, no sickness, so heartburn, no swollen ankles, it was great! My husband already has a son who is 14
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Post birth urinary stress
By Babyexpert.com on 29/01/2009 13:11:00
A loss of muscle tone in the pelvis is a common post-birth symptom. Here's how to help your body heal.
of pregnancy and giving birth, but rest assured it is usually temporary problem.Post birth urinary stress incontinence is an involuntary leak of urine when you laugh, sneeze, cough or exercise and happens when the pelvic floor and vaginal muscles are stretched
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Avoid birth defects with folic acid
By Babyexpert.com on 10/04/2007 15:47:00
Avoid birth defects with folic acid
When you're trying for a baby and in early pregnancy, a healthy diet is especially important.Currently, women are advised to take a daily folic acid supplement and to continue for the first 12 weeks to help reduce the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs) such as spina bifida.But as...
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Calm your birth fears
By Babyexpert.com on 10/01/2012 05:58:00
Calm your birth fears - It's natural to feel scared about what B-day will bring. Here, we arm you with the facts so you can feel confident and in control
If you've already started thinking about your birth plan or labour day, chances are it doesn't include being induced, needing forceps or having stitches. But, however determined you are to welcome your baby into the world to the sound of chill
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Your body after birth: hormones
By Babyexpert.com on 09/09/2008 17:07:00
How to deal with post-birth hormones
The science bitWithin a week of your baby's birth, high levels of pregnancy hormones oestrogen and progesterone, which helped to sustain your healthy pregnancy, drop. With all this going on in your body, it's no wonder you find yourself euphoric one
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Insider secrets of a natural birth
By Babyexpert.com on 13/11/2006 12:05:00
Everything you need to know to help you get the birth you want
When it comes to talking birth plans at antenatal classes, it's surprising how many first-time mums are determined to have a natural' delivery. No drugs, no help or medical intervention, just delivering the baby in the way nature intended
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Expert advice on your birth options
By Babyexpert.com on 08/04/2008 12:23:00
Worried about the birth? Find out the pros and cons of home, hospital or birth unit for the big day.
Birth and labour are the biggest worries for many pregnant women. Where to have the baby? How to make the right choice for you and your bump?We know that these concerns feature large for BabyExpert members, so we've teamed up with one of the UK
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Cut your risk of premature birth
By Babyexpert.com on 07/04/2009 09:58:00
Drinking alcohol when pregnant makes a premature birth more likely.
Another good reason to quit drinking while you're pregnant - alcohol intake can increase your risk of premature birth.Researchers at the Univeristy of Western Australia found that 10% of mums-to-be who binged or drank heavily gave birth prematurely
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