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Congrats you're pregnant! Tips to help you avoid information overload
… Women are now faced with options and information about being pregnant and birth like never before. … Others feel completely overwhelmed from the first conversation with their work mates about all things birth …
What sort of birth do you want?
… What sort of birth do you want? … By Liz Wilkes, My Midwives “What sort of birth do you want” is a common question many first time mothers-to-be … Generally this sort of birth occurs in midwifery models of care and/or in birth centres. … But for the vast majority of women – over 80% of women – they can aim for a natural birth knowing that … This must occur in a birth suite and once an epidural is in place the woman needs to have a catheter …
Protecting our babies from tobacco sleep
… At Red Nose our third safe sleep recommendation is keep baby smoke free before and after birth. … Research shows that babies who are exposed to tobacco smoke before and after birth are at an increased … who smoke or who are exposed to secondhand smoke are more likely to be born prematurely and be of low birth … And research has also found that babies who are exposed to smoke before and after birth do not arouse … Babies who are exposed to tobacco smoke before and after birth are at an increased risk of SIDS. …
Your Pregnancy, Birth & Baby by @tammi.tmb
… YOUR BIRTH Did you have a Birth plan, if so, what was your plan A For Ruby’s pregnancy I had intentions … Please provide a brief synopsis of your birth. … How was your birth experience different to what you have expected? … How was your birth recovery? Extremely straight forward. … It felt nearly as worse as birth! …
Emotions and Feelings after Birth
… Birthing your baby is not just a physical transformation - there is a huge emotional transition that … I think a positive postpartum journey really starts with a great birth - and I don't mean an absolutely … perfect birth, but a birth where you were supported, felt confident, and were respected in your decisions … supportive provider, complete an independent childbirth education course, and really make sure your birth … Baby Blues Baby blues refers to the low mood that some women experience 3-5 days after birth. …
My Midwife Story
… Having had four babies I can safely say, people tell you ‘every birth is different’ and no truer words … I’ve had two low risk births through a public hospital, tried a private Obstetrician and private hospital … had a private midwife who was able to admit me to hospital and provide my whole care for labour and birth … I really believe my birth was tainted, by the lack of support. … I had had with my previous public births. …
What is a safe sleeping environment for your baby?
… Nose Australia’s evidence-based safe sleeping practices are: Sleep your baby on his back from birth … or side Sleep your baby with his face and head uncovered Keep baby smoke free before and after birth …
Create the safest possible sleep environment for your baby.
… outlined below… B: Sleep your baby on their BACK Place your baby on their BACK for every sleep from birth … K: KEEP your baby smoke free KEEP your baby smoke free during pregnancy and after birth. …
The mini-trampoline in your pelvis
… especially important if you’re pregnant, planning to be, or have already had a baby, because pregnancy and birth … Bladder and bowel control will improve in the first six months after giving birth, once your hormones … pelvic floor exercises are done during pregnancy, the pelvic floor muscles recover more quickly after birth …
My Journey with Endometriosis and Infertility
… conceived 2 years later and born the day before my 35th birthday and now I am waiting finally for the birth … N.B.: We are happy to add that since writing this article, Emily has given birth to a beautiful, healthy …
Having a planned birth? Every extra week counts.
… Having a planned birth? Every extra week counts. … give birth at 40 weeks. … Why do women have earlier births? … The risk was higher for babies born after a planned birth compared with those who had a spontaneous birth … But in other cases, women and their care providers planning the timing of birth should aim for birth …
Keeping fit during pregnancy
… It also allows your pelvic floor to stretch during birth. … The pelvic floor muscles and ligaments, which help to keep the bladder shut, are also stretched at birth …
Omega-3 screening to help prevent premature births
… will recommend you take omega-3 supplements (fish oil or algal oil) to reduce your risk of a premature birth … supplement, you can continue to do so If you have a sufficient omega-3 level, your risk of a premature birth … levels and how many babies were born early to see if screening has reduced the number of premature births … We will electronically link the omega-3 test results with birth data in a secure way, without identifying …
Your Top Six Questions about Pregnancy and Birth Answered
… Why do women chose to have a water birth? … There are many benefits to choosing to labour or give birth in water including lower pain levels, less … use of medical pain relief and a higher satisfaction with their birth. … If you would like to labour or birth in the water it is important to check that your hospital offers … Hypnobirthing essentially means the use of hypnosis (or deep relaxation) and birth. …
Chiropractic & Pregnancy. Your questions answered.
… hormone Relaxin is thought to cause joints and ligaments to become lax or loose, in preparation for child birth … with lower back and pelvic pain, it is suggested that chiropractic care can help women have an easier birth … chiropractors also report that chiropractic can assist in ensuring your baby is in the right position for birth …
Exploring the benefits of sensory play
… From birth to early childhood, children use their five senses to explore and try to make sense of the …
A few things you may not have expected in the days before and after birth
… A few things you may not have expected in the days before and after birth By Liz Wilkes, My Midwives … Women have lots of information around what to expect from the birthing process but it tends to make … of the changes that you and your baby may undergo in the last days of pregnancy and first days after birth … After birth your baby will feed and this will assist you to produce more of this amazing liquid gold. … It is extremely sticky and can be quite hard to clean off baby in the first few nappies after birth. …
How to Support your Mental Health during Pregnancy
… new mums tell me that they really struggled with their mental health during pregnancy or after the birth … Being pregnant, growing and birthing your baby is one of, if not the biggest transition in your life. … We need to take good care of ourselves during pregnancy and the weeks after birth. … receives care from a known midwife is more likely to have a more positive experience of labour and birth … A doula (non-medical support person for pregnancy, labour and birth) can also be beneficial in helping …
The top 3 reasons to start using cloth nappies
… Most cloth nappies will cater for a one-size fit from birth to toilet training via custom snap detailing … The average baby from birth to toddler will require 6,000 nappy changes and more than double in baby …
Labour pain
… Whilst you may want to speak to your care provider, the beginning of labour changes, does not mean birth … with your care provider, making sure that they advise you the best time to transfer to hospital, or birth … If it is your second baby, this is generally the time to think about moving to your birth place. … Your labour intensifies toward transition, which is the last part before your start to push and birth …
