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10/11/201712/10/2017

Weight Gain During Pregnancy — What to Expect

Pregnancy is a time of celebration. You are about to give birth to a child; it is only right that you celebrate. Even as you rejoice, there are certain things to keep in mind.

Your weight during pregnancy, for instance, is one of those things. It will not only influence the weight of your newborn child. It will also affect your health.

Here are two important things regarding weight gain during pregnancy:
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27/10/201712/10/2017

What Happens in an Epidural

Women can experience heightened pain during labour. Epidurals are given to block that pain. While the practice might have been ruled safe for use, many women will still think twice before accepting one.
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20/10/201712/10/2017

How does the Baby Fit?

The cervix of an expectant mother dilates to different degrees when she is in labour. It is the phenomenon that is responsible for allowing the baby’s head to come out.

Here is what you need to know about cervical dilation:
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13/10/201712/10/2017

How to have a natural birth

A natural birth is a wonderful thing because it doesn’t involve any drugs, constant monitoring, or intervention from strangers, even if they are the medical staff.

If you want a natural birth for your first child, then here are some things that can help:
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28/09/2017

The truth about bodily functions after birth

Women really are amazing creatures when you think of what we deal with through life! So let’s talk about the yukky bodily functions women contend with post birth.

Let’s assume you’ve had a natural birth. The 3 main things you are going to have to contend with post delivery is Pee, Poo and Blood!
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21/09/201728/09/2017

5 things they don’t tell you about natural childbirth

In this under 3-minute read, we are going to clear up some of the misinformation out there about natural childbirth.
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30/06/201712/10/2017

A positive attitude towards caesarean birth

The emotional impact of a caesarean birth can have a greater impact than any actual surgery. Some mothers feel disappointed in themselves. Feel guilty. They were looking forward to a vaginal birth and had trained for it. Only to have that taken from them and end up with a caesarean. Some women elect for c-sections from the outset. Only to be bullied about their decision.

Your thoughts after caesarean and having a positive attitude toward how your birth played out, is the first step towards healing. So I’m laying out my opinion. As controversial as it may be on this site! But, it’s my opinion, and I don’t expect you to agree with it. I just ask you respect it.
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