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Real Birth Stories – Third birth
By Made For Mums on 11/09/2006 16:43:00
A real mum shares her experience of giving birth for the third time.
Birth Summary*Mother of two, Monica Daley Campbell, 41, gave birth to her third child - and only daughter - Leah.*Length of labour: Five-and-a-half hours.*Pain relief: Gas and air.*Scariest moment: It felt like ages before the paediatrician said
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Real Birth Stories – Home birth
By Made For Mums on 11/09/2006 16:41:00
A real mum shares her experience of having the home birth she always wanted.
Birth Summary*Karen Squillino, 35, gave birth to baby Sofia.*Length of labour: 14 hours*Pain relief:Gas and air*Scariest moment: Thinking I’d be too tired to see the labour through naturally*Funniest moment: Because of the gas and air, I
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After the birth
By Made For Mums on 19/06/2006 10:20:00
Even after your pregnancy and birth, your body goes on changing. PP’s midwife, Anne Richley, details what really happens once you’ve given birth
TOP TIP: Things to discuss before the birthAsk yourself these questions and discuss them with your midwife:*Do you want a natural or managed third stage (this is when the placenta is delivered)?*Do you want to hold your baby straight after the birth
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How to have an active birth
By Anne Richley, midwife on 24/04/2009 11:00:09
Active birth positions for each stage of labour will help you have a better birth.
We all want a quicker, easier birth. And the great news is that being in upright positions and moving around during labour can really help. Here are positions for each stage of your labour, and the benefits they can bring you.First stage of labour
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Equal birth rights granted
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 01/09/2009 13:29:22
Birth certificates can now show the names of two mums as parents
Women in same-sex relationships who have conceived their child though fertility treatment can now register both their names on the birth certificate.This change in law only applies to female couples in England and Wales who were undergoing fertility
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Intervention in labour & birth
By Made For Mums on 13/07/2006 14:49:00
Practical Parenting’s resident midwife, Anne Richley, weighs up the pros and cons of intervention in labour and birth
’s well being.*The baby hasn’t been growing well.*You’re being induced.*You have very high blood pressure.Birthing instrumentsForceps or ventouse can speed up the delivery. These may be advised if:*The baby’s showing signs of distress.*You’re becoming
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Writing your birth plan
By on 07/07/2006 11:36:00
Follow our step-by-step guide to writing the birth plan you want
While you can’t know for certain what will happen during your labour and birth, writing a birth plan gives you a greater chance of having the birth experience you want. We take a look at what a birth plan is, the benefit of having one, and how to go
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Your birth experiences
By Made For Mums on 02/07/2008 19:44:33
Over 1000 mums reveal how they really felt about the time and care they got from their midwife before, during and after birth, in the results of our Practical Parenting Birth Survey...
due to midwife shortagesPRE- BIRTH WORRIES25% were worried that the shortage of midwives might put you or your baby in danger22% were worried that you'd be turned away from your maternity unitREAL EXPERIENCES AT THE BIRTH85% of you had never met
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Give birth the celebrity way
By Daniella Delaney on 24/04/2009 11:56:56
How to enjoy your pregnancy and birth in luxurious style – and how to do the budget version.
Do you hanker after having an A-list birth – one where you’re given lots of care and pampering that can make labour seem that little bit more appealing? Remember, you’re going to have to pay for it, but there are different budgets for different
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How to make birth orgasmic
By Catherine Bruton on 28/07/2009 12:25:12
Yes, yes, yes! You can. An orgasmic birth is not only possible, it’s a good thing for you and your baby. Here’s why…
while delivering, and it's a plus for you and your baby.What does it feel like?"Women who experience an authentic foetus ejection reflex [otherwise known as a birth orgasm] will reach an ecstatic emotional state during the birth and for several minutes
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