Midwives are being told to STOP refusing epidurals in labour
Midwives have been accused of refusing epidurals to labouring women who have requested it, a new report has found.โฆ
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10 potential triggers of antenatal depression
Youโve probably heard the term postnatal depression before. It generally strikes in the days, weeks or months after bubโฆ
Controversial! Doctor claims women with โfat vaginasโ are more likely to have c-sections
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Birthing partners help ease the pain of childbirth, study finds
Having a birthing partner is very important! Women feel less pain during labour if they have their partner withโฆ
HALF of British women are overweight BEFORE they become pregnant
Women are being urged by medical experts to get in shape before they try to conceive. New data hasโฆ
The majority of babies are born on September 26th due to Boxing Day love making!
September 26th is the MOST popular day for babies to be born, thanks to everyone having a good timeโฆ
Utterly UNIQUE names for babies starting with the letter U
U may not be the most popular first initial when it comes to baby names, but there are someโฆ
Hope that a common antibiotic could end the heartbreak of recurrent miscarriages
A world-first clinical trial will examine whether an everyday antibiotic could help reduce recurrent miscarriages.
Air pollution particles can cross into the placenta and could harm baby, study finds
Pregnant women should be aware that the air they breath travels can cross their placenta and to their unbornโฆ
Stressed pregnant women are more likely to have children with personality disorders, study finds
We all know that stress is bad for our health in general and pregnancy can be a very stressfulโฆ
10 Things You Need To Know About PCOS
According to a November 2018 study by Monash University, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormone problemโฆ
Internet divided over suggestion dads should stay overnight in maternity wards too
Should dads be allowed to stay in the maternity ward too?
AMAZING images of a baby born en caul
Babies born still encased within the entire amniotic sac are known as an en caul birth.
How Doctor’s are failing HALF of new mums
Doctor’s are failing almost HALF of new mothers after childbirth by not following up on their health and wellnessโฆ
The growing trend of “gentle” caesareans
Gentle or natural C-sections are becoming an increasingly popular option for mothers who require a surgical birth but want a more traditional experience.
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