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PostMonitoring your baby during labour and birth
Monitoring your baby during labour and birth. The two most commonly used methods of monitoring the wellbeing of an unborn baby during labour are CTG machines (cardiotocograph) or the hand held…
30 October 2019
PostThe options of where and how to give birth are endless
The options of where and how to give birth are endless. If you've had a baby before, where did you give birth? If it's not on this list, I'd still love to hear! . Birth sometimes happens in places…
30 March 2019
PostBirth partners can help throughout any stage of labour
Birth partners can help throughout any stage of labour. No matter who your birth partner is - the baby's father, your mum, friend, sister etc, their role is more than simply watching the baby…
18 April 2020
Post"The head is at -1 station".....You may have read women online talking about vaginal…
"The head is at -1 station".....You may have read women online talking about vaginal examinations performed by their midwife or doctor in labour to assess how low the baby's head is. This is…
25 October 2019
PostNo matter who your birth partner is - the baby's father, your mum, friend, sister etc,…
No matter who your birth partner is - the baby's father, your mum, friend, sister etc, their role is more than simply watching the baby enter the world. It can be a long and tiring process for…
13 October 2019
PostActive labour: what it is and when it starts
Repost time! • • • • • • Active labour! This usually begins when a womans cervix is 4cm dilated AND she is having strong regular contractions every few minutes. Once you are at this point, there…
5 August 2019
PostGestational diabetes occurs when you have high blood glucose levels during pregnancy
Gestational diabetes occurs when you have high blood glucose levels during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes usually develops in the third trimester (after 28 weeks) and typically disappears after…
7 June 2019
PostMost babies' umbilical cords have three blood vessels: one vein, which brings…
Most babies' umbilical cords have three blood vessels: one vein, which brings nutrients from the placenta to baby, and two arteries that bring waste back to the placenta. . A two vessel cord…
24 March 2019
PostActive labour!
Active labour! This usually begins when a womans cervix is 4cm dilated AND she is having strong regular contractions every few minutes. Once you are at this point, there is no turning back! A baby…
21 March 2019