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Tagged with: Returning to work, Practicalities of being a parent, Work
As an employee, do you get leave for your pregnant partner's scan appointments? How much time off will you get with the baby? Here’s your guide.
Tagged with: First trimester, The body in pregnancy, Second trimester, Third trimester, Exercise and fitness
You could fit into your daily routine some strengthening exercises where it can make a massive difference - your stomach and pelvic floor. Here's how.
Tagged with: Common discomforts, First trimester, Healthy pregnancy, Physiology of birth, The body in pregnancy, Second trimester, Third trimester
Read about the causes and how to reduce the discomfort of pelvic, hip and back pain in pregnancy.
Tagged with: Wellbeing & mental health, Perinatal mental health
Heard it discussed but still feel in the dark? Here are the answers to the most common questions about depression in pregnancy and after birth.
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.
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