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Enjoy your first night in hospital

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Anonymous, 03 November 2009 09:54

No matter how exhausted you might be, you hope you’ll be on cloud nine after you’ve given birth. The worst bit – labour – is over, your newborn baby is in your arms and your loved ones are gathered around. But that first night in hospital can be tough. When I gave birth to my son Owen, now 10 months, ...

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Enjoy your first night in hospital

No matter how exhausted you might be, you hope you’ll be on cloud nine after you’ve given birth. The worst bit – labour – is...

  • In: Birth > After the birth

Cutting the cord: essential or unnatural?

When Aida Stephens found out she was expecting her sixth child, Maia, three years ago, she decided to go for a ‘lotus birth’.The practice, which...

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Your first hours as a mum

The hard graft of labour is over, but what happens next? We’ve got the lowdown on what will happen in your first hours as a...

  • In: Birth > After the birth

How can I recover from my Caesarean?

We asked three experts for their top tips on making a speedy recovery after a C-section I’m 37 weeks pregnant and having a planned Caesarean...

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12 hours after birth

The hard part’s over – you’ve given birth to your beautiful  baby. So now what? We guide you through the first 12 hours of your...

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First weeks of motherhood

The start of motherhood can be tough going – but with our guide we know you’ll come through smiling… Having a new baby is incredibly...

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How will you feel after the birth?

You'll feel joy and relief when you finally get to meet your baby, but don't be surprised if you also feel scared, overwhelmed or tearful...

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Delivering the placenta

Delivering the placenta is often the last thing on your mind as you're more interested in looking at your brand-new baby, but it's an important...

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Your new baby's first checks and tests

Immediately after birth, your baby will be given an Apgar score and within her first 24 hours, his first checks and tests. We tell you...

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Your baby's first 24 hours

You've waited nine months to meet your new baby. You've got through labour and childbirth. But what can you expect in your first day together?...

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