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23/06/201712/10/2017

Induction – Oxytocin infusion

The fifth article in our Induction series and on using a synthetic form of oxytocin infusion to induce labour. Again, this piece is part of our series aimed at being read in 3 minutes or less.
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16/06/201712/10/2017

Induction – artificial rupture of membranes

induction - the artificial rupture of membranes

This is the fourth article in our short series of articles discussing the most common methods of induction. Each of the articles is aimed at being read in 3 minutes or less. In this article, we cover the artificial rupture of membranes.
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02/06/201712/10/2017

Induction – Foley’s Catheter

The second article in our Induction series and is on using a Foley’s Catheter to induce labour. Again, this piece is part of our series aimed at being read in 3 minutes or less.
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19/05/201719/09/2017

Assessing the Onset of Pre-Eclampsia

Pre-eclampsia can occur anywhere between the 20th week of gestation to 4-6 weeks’ postpartum. It can be defined as a clinical condition of hypertension and proteinuria. If you think you may be suffering from pre-eclampsia during pregnancy, it is important that you seek immediate medical attention.

Read on to find out what to be on the lookout for.
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12/05/201711/10/2017

Induction – an overview

Okay. You are 40+ weeks into your pregnancy, and your healthcare professions have started dropping the big “I” word into conversations with you. Induction What? Your goal included going into labour naturally, spontaneous, in your own time. How can you be at this point? And what happens in an induction anyway? Continue reading

24/03/201719/09/2017

The ABC of Induction

Let us start with explaining what induction refers to. It means uterine stimulation so that labour starts. The objective of labour induction is always safe delivery of the foetus at an appropriate time. Doctors will recommend an induction when they believe that the baby is safer outside of the uterus. Continue reading

17/03/201719/09/2017

Free Inspirational Birth Affirmations

Preparing your mind is key to an empowering labour. Download and print your free inspirational birth affirmations here! Sending the love! Continue reading