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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.
Its probably what frightens us most about childbirth. The blood, we can handle; the pain, we can live through, but the thought of tearing or being cut down there makes us quiver with fear. Almost all women feel scared about this, says midwife
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Soothe away tears
By Babyexpert.com on 07/04/2006 11:18:00
Theres no miracle cure to stop your baby crying but there are ways to soothe her
- if they are hungry you can feed them, if they have a dirty nappy you can change them, but what do you do when they've been fed and changed but those tears are still coming? These eight techniques may help soothe away the tears and save your sanity.Don't be scared
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Getting over an episiotomy
By Babyexpert.com on 29/10/2007 15:16:00
How long does it take to recover from an episiotomy or tear?
A tear during labour means that you have suffered damage to the skin, tissues and occasionally muscles of your vagina and perineum - the area between your vagina and anus.The tear could be anything from a nick in the skin to a deeper laceration
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Im still sore after the birth
By Babyexpert.com on 13/04/2006 14:35:00
Q: I had a small tear and stitches when I gave birth eight weeks ago. It still feels very sore and tender. What will help?
massaging the line of the ridge. This may be easiest to do in the bath or the shower as the water lubricates your fingers. Otherwise, you will need to use a little oil on your thumb and index finger. Put your thumb on the inside of the tear, inside
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What no one tells you about after the birth
By Babyexpert.com on 03/11/2011 10:30:00
What no one tells you about after the birth. So you've shared your first cuddle - but now what? Here's our guide to birth recovery. Delivery of the placenta, bleeding, after-pains, constipation, tears and episiotomy, and nipple soreness.
. Eat some fruit and drink lots of water and your body should fix itself naturally. If you find it stings when you wee get a jug of water and pur it over the affected area as you urinate.'Tears and episiotomyIt's not uncommon to tear delivering your
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The side-effects of pregnancy
By Babyexpert.com on 18/09/2007 10:52:00
From bursting into tears at the slightest thing to getting 'baby brain', pregnancy can cause some unusual side-effects...
Crying all the timeWhat is it? Bursting into tears for no particular reason: a TV advert, walking past an old person, seeing a beautiful sunset... Why? It's mostly hormone-related, but can also be down to feeling anxious or depressed about
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She doesnt want to go to nursery
By Babyexpert.com on 19/04/2006 15:56:00
Get your child through the nursery doors with a smile on her face, instead of tears.
Domonie Moody, 31, form Poole, Dorset is mum to Summer, 3, and Bethany, 6.Summer started nursery towards the end of term. There were no tears at all for the first few days. Then it was as if she suddenly thought "I've tried this now - no thanks
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Vaginal birth recovery
By Babyexpert.com on 07/10/2009 15:43:00
What to expect and how to help the healing process....
of peas in a clean dishcloth, suggests midwife Sharon. Petits pois are particularly good as theyre smaller and more malleable! Also, remember your pelvic floor exercises. Theyll aid the blood supply to the area, which helps the healing process.TEARS
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Getting over a vaginal birth
By Babyexpert.com on 21/04/2008 16:21:00
It's a fact: a vaginal birth will leave you sore and swollen. But there's a lot you can do to help your bodys natural healing process.
Theres no denying that a vaginal birth will leave you sore and swollen. But the reality is unlikely to be as bad as you imagine, and the good news is theres a lot you can do to help your bodys natural healing process.One way you can help prevent damage occurring to your nether...
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Post-birth healing webchat
By Babyexpert.com on 03/02/2009 09:59:00
If you had a traumatic or painful birth, you'll know it takes a while for your body to recover.
.She will be with us on babyexpert for a LIVE webchat on THURSDAY Feb 5, 12-1pm giving answers to your questions about genital healing and recovery following birth.Perhaps you're worried about the aftermath of tearing or an episiotomy, or want to know how to re
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