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	Eat your way to a better labour By Babyexpert.com on 03/07/2007 16:56:00 Three ways to eat your way to an easier labour. For an easier labour, try making some simple changes to your diet:1. Two weeks before you're due, add complex carbohydrates such as brown rice and oatcakes to your diet to boost your energy levels.2. Raspberry leaf tea can help relax and tone up

	How to manage your health after labour By Babyexpert.com on 23/08/2011 07:41:00 After it was reported that Victoria Beckham is finding recovery hard, here is how to manage yours at Lloyds Pharmacy commented Childbirth puts significant strain on the body, which may result in many mothers suffering from pain after labour. It is crucial that mothers are aware of how best to treat their pain and what pain killers are safe to take

	Your labour survival essentials By Babyexpert.com on 04/03/2009 10:08:00 Give birth as comfortably as possible with our labour saviour ideas. in hospital as relaxed and contented as possible.Your labour survival essentials

	Your essential labour checklist By Babyexpert.com on 15/11/2006 09:52:00 Here's what you'll need to take to hospital for the labour in the shower.Warm socks- to wear if your feet get chillyMusic- check your labour ward allows this and bring your favourite tracksDrinks- bottled water and juice are best. You may find it easier to sip from a strawSnacks- have light, energy-boosting nibbles like

	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

	Monitoring By Babyexpert.com on 04/07/2007 10:19:00 How will your baby's heartbeat be monitored during labour? There are a number of ways in which your baby's heartbeat can be monitored during labour: Using a foetal stethoscope: it looks a bit like a plastic trumpet and is placed on your tummy so that the midwife can hear the foetal heart by placing her ear

	Early signs of labour By Babyexpert.com on 12/10/2011 13:00:00 Learn how your baby's birth is likely to progress with this guide to the stages of labour. Every labour is different - from the way it starts to how quickly it progresses.Getting to know the distinct phases will help you feel prepared for when labour comes on, recognise the signs that your baby is on its way, what happens at each stage

	What if I'm not dilating during labour? By Babyexpert.com on 11/06/2007 12:10:00 Is it a problem if your cervix is slow to dilate during labour? in the early stages of labour and your waters haven't broken, we normally recommend waiting.'It can be frustrating, but if we intervene you're more likely to end up with an operative delivery.'However, once you're in active labour (more than 3cm dilated

	Birth tips from real mums By Babyexpert.com on 04/11/2010 10:28:37 New mums share their advice on ways to help your labour go smoothly. While there’s no way of knowing exactly how your labour will go, being  as prepared as possible will help you feel calmer and more in control. Heres what these new mums felt helped them...‘Have realistic expectations of your partner

	What to pack By Babyexpert.com on 05/04/2006 14:50:00 Have your hospital bag packed four weeks before your due date, in case you go into labour early. .High energy snacks - fruit bars and drinks for you, and something substantial for your partner. A camera (empty card if digital, or at least one spare roll of film), or a video camera if it's allowed.Personal stereo or CD player for the labour room. Water