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Birth Fears: Will you tear during labour?
By Babyexpert.com on 28/02/2011 13:08:00
The thought of tearing or having an episiotomy is what terrifies many women about labour.
at Londons Kings Cross Hospital, but your perineum is actually designed to stretch, tear and heal. Indeed, most midwives and obstetricians would rather let you tear than make a surgical cut. Does every woman tear? No, says Mr Bidmead. Id say around
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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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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.
you are less likely to require an episiotomy (cut) if you use a birthing pool.Don't get into the pool before you are 5cm dilated - any earlier and the water could stop your contractions rather than speed things up.Are water births safe?Yes, very safe
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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
labour along.The pain may be too much for you.Your baby's heart rate could drop, meaning he'd need to be born quickly.Your baby might need help being born. If you're tired or your baby is distressed, forceps, ventouse or an episiotomy (a cut between
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When nature needs a helping hand
By Babyexpert.com on 02/05/2006 14:09:00
Find out what to expect if you need medical help during labour
the cervix and stimulate contractions. An oxytocin drip, containing a synthetic version of a hormone naturally produced in labour, may also be used to stimulate contractions. Your doctor may perform an artificial rupture of the membranes (ARM) too, for which
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Induced labour: bring it on!
By Babyexpert.com on 02/12/2011 07:18:00
Induced labour: bring it on! Due date arrived with not even a twinge to show for it? Read on for everything you need to know about being induced...
When you've waited nine months to meet your baby, going overdue can be frustrating. But don't get too hung up on the due date itself - only 5% of babies arrive on time, and one in five women has her labour induced because she's overdue.Why induction
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What happens during a Caesarean?
By Babyexpert.com on 16/06/2008 14:11:00
Here's what to expect if you end up giving birth by C-section.
, checked and the cord clamped and cut.If everything is OK, you will be able to hold your baby on your chest while the placenta is delivered and you are stitched up. You may prefer your partner to hold the baby while this is completed.The whole operation
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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
Line, says, Get to know your midwife so you can discuss any worries with her. Go to antenatal classes as you'll be taken through the labour process there, and go on a tour of your labour ward - most hospitals offer this once a week and it will give you
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Labour positions that make birth easier
By Babyexpert.com on 06/04/2006 10:37:00
You dont have to lie down to give birth let gravity lend a hand. Here are your options.
. Even if you're propped up, there isn't much gravity to help you push the baby down.'Lying down can make labour last longer, increase the level of pain, affect your blood pressure and reduce the amount of oxygen your baby receives. Also, your body's main
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