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The lowdown on male midwives
How would you feel about having a male midwife assist your baby's birth? For a growing number of mums, the idea is a reality - and the experts all agree that it's something that should be encouraged.
Water birth: the basics
With proper medical attention, water birth is a legitimate and safe way for women to give birth and can help manage pain in labour.
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Preparing your child to attend a sibling's birth
Thinking about having your kids at the birth of your baby? Here are some things to consider.
Premmie guidelines are under review
The guidelines that determine which premature infants to resuscitate and when to administer palliative care are under review.
When to ask for an epidural
When to start epidural pain relief during labour and delivery should be up to the mother, researchers say.
What not to do when your partner is in labour
Robbie Williams stole the show during his wife Ayda's labour, pretty much demonstrating everything on the "what not to do when your partner is in labour" list.
Would you want your mother-in-law at your baby's birth?
Here is a surprising statistic: according to a poll carried out by the UK Baby Show, one in five women say that they would like their mother-in-law to be present when they give birth.
The facts on inductions
Here's what you need to know about inductions, including the common reasons for having one, how they are done, and the risks.
I only enjoyed pregnancy after booking my caesarean
To say I became obsessed is something of an understatement. Everywhere I went I found cause to be reminded of my impending pain.
8 celebrities speak out about their home births
Hollywood is having a baby boom - and some of our favourite celebrity mums are welcoming their little ones at home.
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The lowdown on male midwives
How would you feel about having a male midwife assist your baby's birth? For a growing number of mums, the idea is a reality - and the experts all agree that it's something that should be encouraged.
What you need to know about inductions
One in four women face being induced to bring on labour. There are many reasons for it, and a few ways to make it happen, but it's always best to ask your doctor lots of questions before going ahead with an induction.
How to use birth pools safely
The recall of hired home-birthing pools after a baby contracted Legionnaires' disease will have some parents-to-be worried, but there are guidelines about how to best - and safely - use a birthing pool.
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