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What is a Breech Presentation
By around the eighth month most babies will be in a vertical, head down position in the birth canal. Some babies, however, settle in a breech position. A breech position is when the baby presents with bottom, feet or knees first. Often babies are in the breech position for much of pregnancy but then turn […] Read more
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Your baby’s head may begin to move down or engage into your pelvis about this time. You will find that breathing is easier once your baby’s head is engaged, as your baby’s bottom will no longer be pressing up against your lungs. Your pattern of sleep may be troubled and you may find it hard […] Read more
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Hypnobirthing for any birth
Hypnobirthing (also known as calm birthing) is a natural approach to childbirth. Techniques learned will help you achieve a deep state of relaxation. When having a baby with hypnobirthing, you are not in a trance, or asleep, you are deeply relaxed and in tune with your body during the birthing process. Hypnobirthing helps: Create and maintain […] Read more
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Caesarean Section and Future Fertility
An article published recently in human reproduction has confirmed that the effects of Caesarean section on future fertility are minimal. This study looked at over a million low risk first time mothers. As first time maternal age rises, risks with Caesarean section rises with it. It is reassuring that there appears to be little significant […] Read more
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Gestational Diabetes and Induction of Labour
Recent evidence suggests that inducing labour in women who have gestational diabetes where the baby is seen to be very large is of value. This means that the baby can be delivered before it gets too big. This reduces the risk of birth trauma and does not increase the Caesarean section rate. Read more