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Signs labour has begun. (5)

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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 ...

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Signs labour has begun. (5)

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...

  • In: Birth > Giving birth

Signs labour has begun. (4)

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...

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Signs labour has begun. (3)

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,...

  • In: Birth > Giving birth

Signs labour has begun. (2)

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...

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Everything you need to know about birth

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...

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Delivery Day: what to expect

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...

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Are natural childbirth classes a waste of time?

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...

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Alternative Pain Relief

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...

  • In: Birth > Pain relief

The Mummy Guides - The three stages of labour

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:...

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Is a caesarean the right choice for you?

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...

  • In: Birth > Procedures and complications

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