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Will I know if my baby is breech?
By Babyexpert.com on 10/11/2008 13:52:00
Q: My friend had to haev an emergency C-section because her baby was found to be breech once she was already in labour. I'm 35 weeks pregnant and worried the same could happen to me. Can I be sure my midwife will spot if my baby is breech?
Obstetrician Leonie says: You should be offered an antenatal check at about 36 weeks when your midwife will feel your tummy to check which way round your baby is.If it is breech - coming bottom first - they will usually arrnage a scan to confirm
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What if your baby is breech?
By Babyexpert.com on 06/04/2010 08:19:00
Heres what you need to know if your baby is bottom down
While being told your baby is breech bottom down instead of head first is worrying, remember, babies move around a lot, so yours may turn as your due date nears. However, around 3% of babies are still breech at 37 weeks. Here, we answer some
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Pregnancy health panics sorted
By Babyexpert.com on 29/08/2008 15:58:00
Prctical and reassuring advice for minor pregnancy ailments
Watch your diet as tummy pain can signal constipation. If you are constipated increase your fibre intake - a high fibre cereal with prunes should help - and drinks lots of water. A warm bath might also ease the pain. If you're bleeding, or have other symptoms, such as a high temp...
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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
by feeling your tummy. The ideal position for birth is head down, with the back of his head towards the front of your tummy. If he's breech (bottom-down), you'll be offered a process called external cephalic version (ECV), which aims to turn him manually
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Could acupuncture help me conceive?
By Babyexpert.com on 19/01/2010 13:56:00
Q: I'm trying for baby No2 and have heard that acupuncture may help me conceive. Is this true?
.'It also relieves tiredness and nausea in early pregnancy, encourages breech babies to turn and is useful for treating poor lactation and conditions such as mastitis after your baby is born.'Always ensure you consult a qualified acupuncturist. For info
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Can acupuncture help you conceive?
By Babyexpert.com on 06/01/2010 09:54:00
How acupuncture could help you get pregnant and boost your fertility
(tonituckeracupuncture.co.uk).'Book your man a session too, as it can help improve sperm quality. It also relieves tiredness and nausea in early pregnancy, encourages breech babies to turn, and is useful for treating poor lactation and conditions such as mastitis, after
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Week 36 of pregnancy
By Babyexpert.com on 15/03/2012 09:36:00
what's happening with you and your baby at 36?
It's Week 36 of your pregnancy. You’ve probably stopped work by now, so make the most of this time on your own, while you still can! If your baby hasn’t turned upside down already, she’s probably about to - unless you have a breech birth
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Can I give birth to twins naturally?
By Babyexpert.com on 16/10/2007 12:06:00
What are the chances of a natural birth if you're pregnant with twins?
possible labour complications that can arise if the twins share the same blood flow from the placenta.But for non-identical twins, you can plan for a normal birth.Other factors include the position of the first baby (a breech baby will mean a C
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Calm your labour jitters
By Babyexpert.com on 26/09/2006 11:10:00
From choosing the right pain relief to recovering afterwards, we help set your mind at rest
birth should be possible. If one is head down while the other is breech (bottom down), the head down twin is born first as this makes the space wider for the second twin to pass through. If both twins are breech, a C-section may be recommended
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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.
until he is brought to the surface.A water birth is not recommended if you have any risk factors, for example if your baby is breech, you have a multiple pregnancy, you have high blood pressure or diabetes, or if you're obese. Can I have any pain relief
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