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Tagged with: What happens in labour & birth
During birth the area between the vagina and anus (the perineum) needs to stretch a lot and it might tear. Some women and birthing people have an episiotomy when they give birth. For some women and those giving birth this is a traumatic emotional as well…
Tagged with: Coping strategies for labour and birth, Pain in labour
What to know about how pethidine and diamorphine work, their effects, and how to make informed decisions about pain management during labour.
Tagged with: Common discomforts, The body in pregnancy, Pregnancy related conditions, Second trimester, Third trimester
Will it affect the baby or your labour? Here’s the information you need if you have been told you might have a low-lying placenta or placenta praevia.
Explore options for where to give birth and understand how this decision can impact the birth experience.
Tagged with: After the birth, Baby and toddler health, Postnatal care
After birth, your baby will have health checks to detect conditions and abnormalities. Here we look at the different checks and tests they'll have...
Tagged with: Wellbeing & mental health, Perinatal mental health
It’s understandable that we focus on mums in the postnatal period but let’s not forget the dads and co-parents who also need support.
Tagged with: 0-3 months, Wellbeing & mental health, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, Recovery from birth, Your body after birth, Postnatal care, You after birth
If you’re keen to get back to your fitness routine but are not sure how safe it is, here’s what you need to know.
Tagged with: 0-3 months, Wellbeing & mental health, 3-6 months, Perinatal mental health, 6-9 months, 9-12 months, How you might be feeling
Postnatal psychosis is one of the most serious postnatal mental health conditions, yet it’s rarely spoken about. Here’s what you need to know.
Tagged with: Caring for your baby or toddler, night time potty training, potty training at night, Potty training
Once your toddler has the hang of daytime potty training, they will need to master the art of dry nights. Here we talk about night-time potty training.
Tagged with: Healthy pregnancy, The body in pregnancy, Pregnancy related conditions, Second trimester, Third trimester, Tests, scans and antenatal checks
Find out what you need to know about this pregnancy condition.
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