Aromatherapy in labour
Aromatherapy massage can provide relaxation and relief to women in the first stage of labour, according to the results of a long-term study of more than 8000 expectant mums. Along with more...
View ArticlePositioning for birth
Getting your baby into the right position for birth could mean less pain, less intervention and even prevent a caesarean. We look at the most common problems with positioning and give some top tips on...
View ArticleComplementary and alternative medicine
Many mums-to-be are turning to alternative therapies to help them conceive, ease pregnancy discomfort and see them through labour and birth. Parents are also turning to complementary medicine to help...
View ArticleSupport during labour : birth partners
Labour can be frightening, and most women find it very reassuring to see a familiar face or partner with them when they are giving birth. Having a supportive labour companion can make a major...
View ArticleStillbirth
Stillbirth happens very rarely, but a few parents are faced with the awful prospect of having to give birth to a baby that they know is dead. If you’re pregnant, the idea of stillbirth may be too...
View ArticleQuestion: Baby’s position in the womb
Q: “Things went horribly wrong with the birth of my third child. Because he was lying diagonally, he became stuck in deep transverse arrest. I’m now expecting another baby and I’m very nervous. Is...
View ArticleDoulas work to reduce fear during labour
A study into labour has found that between five and 20% of women have a fear of childbirth and that those women will labour on average for an hour and 32 minutes longer than those who don’t feel afraid...
View ArticleBliss announces new partnership with Tesco
Bliss the special care baby charity is thrilled to announce that we are working with Tesco who are supporting our Family Support Helpline. Tesco’s new brand – Tesco Loves Baby, which will be in-store...
View ArticleDid you get the birth that you wanted?
There’s no doubt about it, the day you give birth is one that you remember for the rest of your life. You become a mother, you welcome your child into the world and hopefully you’ll have had a...
View ArticleHow to help labour start naturally
For the past 40 weeks you’ve been waiting for this moment. You’re all ready, anticipating labour, which could start at any moment. Then nothing, not even a twinge. Your baby will come when she’s...
View ArticleCall the midwife Zita West’s top tips for labour
If you are expecting your first child imminently and worrying about labour, Zita West, midwife to many an A-lister, and author of the Zita West Pregnancy Companion shares her tips for preparing for...
View ArticleWin a Laboraide : push the labour pain away naturally
Laboraide is a new, innovative natural birthing device to help reduce both the pain and duration of labour, researched in the USA and made in the UK developed by Dr. Anthony Lovat, founder of OPRO the...
View ArticleReal-life birth story – Pregnant mum told it’s 50/50 chance of survival
Hollie Sassienie shares her real-life birth story with babyworld. How her pregnancy, health and baby were at risk and she was given a 50/50 chance of survival. Read Hollie’s Birth Story Hollie, 32...
View ArticleMidwives and women will re enact the nativity scene
A pregnant woman and midwives are to re enact the nativity scene to demonstrate how little has changed and to highlight that currently maternity services, with 60% of maternity units understaffed, are...
View ArticleNew app helps breathing in labour
A brand new app has just been launched to help pregnant women understand fetal development milestones and control their breathing throughout pregnancy and when they are going into labour. The app,...
View ArticleHelp keep blood stocks high during National Blood Week
The fourth annual National Blood Week launched on 9th June and continues until 15th June. The week aims to encourage people to register as a blood donor to ensure that blood stocks can reach the demand...
View ArticleDads at the birth – Sharing or in the way?
Planning your birth? Part of the planning process will be to look at who your birthing partner in the delivery room will be, and for most pregnant women they will choose and totally value the father of...
View ArticleHow do babyworlders cope with labour pain?
How did you cope with labour? If you’re pregnant and considering your pain relief options, are you planning on asking for an epidural as soon as possible, or toughing it out with gas and air? Of...
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