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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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Intrapartum Care
The National Institute of Clinical Excellence has recently updated its guidelines on intrapartum care. This advises that women in labour should have one to one midwifery care. There appears to be some benefit in delayed cord clamping, particularly with preterm neonates. This allows some of the placental blood to be transferred to the neonate reducing […] Read more
Keep in mind that no matter what type of birth you might prefer, the overall goal is to have a healthy baby and a healthy mother. Read educational books about Caesarean birth If desired, ask permission to have pictures and video taken of the birth. Learn as much as possible about the medication and anesthesia […] Read more
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Folic Acid in Small Babies
There is now evidence that taking folic acid before conception reduces the chance of a small for gestational age baby (SGA) being born. These are babies which weigh less than the 10th centile. Small babies have an increased risk of a number of conditions including hypertension, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease. Folic acid has been prescribed […] Read more
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Christmas Food & Pregnancy
Christmas turkey, seafood or ham; however you decide to dine this Christmas, if you’re pregnant there are a few things to keep in the back of your mind. There are a few different kinds of bacteria which can live in the tasty treats you’ll want to avoid over the festive season. For snacks and nibbles: […] Read more