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Mums to get support in bonding with baby under new proposals
By Fiona McKim on 19/03/2013 10:49:05
Suggested scheme to ease transition into motherhood and help combat PND
' mums not to blame for high caesarean rates says Kirstie Allsopp
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Why do some women have easier births?
By Emma Daly on 03/05/2013 11:38:00
Scientists strive to find out what causes problems in labour and how they can be stopped
to uncover reasons behind the increase in emergency caesarean births – which has risen by almost 50 per cent in the last 30 years. Professor and director Susan Wray says, “We need to have predictors – when it will be a difficult birth, when a woman might go
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Spot those pregnancy danger signs
By Babyexpert.com on 04/04/2006 14:48:00
Dont delay seek help if you suffer from any of these three
are bright red blood and bleeding after sex. You'll be scanned and your baby may be delivered early by Caesarean. Bleeding in late pregnancy might be a sign of placental abruption, where the placenta starts to come away from the womb. If it's mild and your
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I'm worried about bleeding
By Babyexpert.com on 23/02/2007 13:14:00
Q I've noticed some spotting and blood - what should I do?
in the uterus, blocking, or partially blocking the cervix (the neck of the womb).What to do:Go to the maternity unit or hospital immediately. If the placenta is blocking the cervix, you will most likely need a Caesarean.What you'll notice:Red bleeding which
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Lose the baby inches
By Babyexpert.com on 04/01/2007 08:30:00
Follow former Olympic athlete Sally Gunnell's gentle exercise plan.Sally has devised a post-baby shape-up plan, to target areas such as thighs, waist, tummy and arms. All the exercises can be done at home.
else. If you still can't find time, take your baby for a brisk walk in his buggyIf you had a Caesarean:Generally, you should wait until you've had your six-week check before starting any exercise. But if you had a Caesarean, you may be advised to wait
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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
on your tummy and try to manoeuvre the baby by hand. Its usually offered in hospital at 37 weeks and works on around half of babies. It isnt dangerous but, rarely, your baby may get distressed, and about one in 200 women needs an emergency Caesarean
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What is a doula?
By Babyexpert.com on 06/10/2008 08:36:00
The facts about why you might choose a doula as your birthing partner.
medicationless likely to need oxytocin to speed up labourup to 50% less likely to have a forceps or caesarean birthmore likely to enjoy continued breastfeedingless likely to suffer from postnatal depression For more information about Adela Stockton, visit her
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Meet Babyexpert's midwife
By Babyexpert.com on 28/09/2009 14:43:00
Jenny Smith is our expert midwife - joining us on Babyexpert.com every month to answer your online questions.
for all women and their families.Jenny says, 'I believe that every birth should be nurtured and cherished, whether by caesarean section, forceps or ventouse.'Remember to join Jenny for a live webchat on the last Monday of every month on our messageboard.
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Your body after birth: the mummy tummy
By Babyexpert.com on 28/01/2010 10:34:00
As soon as you've given birth your stomach muscles begin the gradual process of regaining tone and strength. Read how you can help them along...
’t overdo it. Wait until your muscles are properly healed and wait for at least ten weeks after a caesarean before exercising.
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Obesity during pregnancy means mum face bigger health risks
By Sophie Westnedge on 27/03/2013 11:33:28
Study puts spotlight on increased risk of complications for overweight mums
to have a still birth, premature delivery, or a newborn requiring neonatal care as women of normal weight.Overweight mums-to-be also have a greater likelihood of high blood pressure, drug induced labours and Caesarean deliveries, reports The Mirror
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