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Mother & Baby, 09 April 2010 14:15
What should I do in early labour?‘If it’s during the night, go to bed and get as much sleep as you can,’ advises Gail. ‘If it’s daytime, do normal bits and pieces around the house, be active, rest when you need to and eat and drink as you feel like it.’ If you’re not planning a home birth, it’s still ...
What should I do in early labour?‘If it’s during the night, go to bed and get as much sleep as you can,’ advises Gail. ‘If...
Action stationsOnce you’re sure you’re in labour, try not to panic. Remember you’re not alone. ‘If at any time you feel worried, call your midwife...
False startIt doesn’t seem fair, but you can have contractions without actually being in labour. Your cervix needs to be dilating too, which is why,...
Putting on a showBefore labour, you may notice a ‘show’: a mucous, bloody discharge. ‘As your cervix starts to soften and stretch in preparation for...
How did you know labour had started? The pains became intense ‘I woke up in the night with stomach pain and assumed I had trapped...
It will certainly be a day to remember but the day you give birth might also be one of the most nerve-wracking. ‘Every woman has...
But should you strike them from your pregnancy plan? Laura Timmins was determined to have a natural labour. She attended antenatal classes with a top...
You may not want to think about labour pains but accepting that birth is likely to involve some pain will help you handle it on...
Here’s what happens when, and how you’re likely to feel at the different stages.How will I know I’m in labour? Early signs of labour include:...
They’re touted in the media as the birth of choice for celebrities and other ‘too push to push’ women who have the money and lifestyle...
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