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Advanced maternal age and induction of labour
Advanced maternal age is a risk factor for Caesarean section following induction of labour. A recent publication by Dunne and Kumar (ANZJOG 17th March 2017), found that after induction of labour in women with a maternal age of over 35, the risk of delivery by Caesarean section was twice that of the general population. Despite […] Read more
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists have now endorsed delayed cord clamping (not clamping the cord until it has stopped pulsating for both term and preterm babies). Delayed cord clamping in preterm babies reduces the risk of brain haemorrhage and intestinal disease i.e. necrotizing enterocolitis. For term babies, delayed cord clamping improves iron stores. […] Read more
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Worrying about labour
When you are pregnant with your first baby, there is no way that you can know what labour is going to feel like. Many women worry about how painful their labour will be and how they will cope with that pain. Nobody can describe a contraction to you – although some will probably try! If […] Read more
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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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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