Search results for birth
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You and your baby at 26 weeks pregnant
What's happening at 26 weeks of pregnancy, including baby development, your health, preparing for birth, making a birth plan, and vitamins and supplements.
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You and your baby at 25 weeks pregnant
What's happening to you and your baby at 25 weeks of pregnancy, including baby development, your health, and planning for birth.
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You and your baby at 24 weeks pregnant
What's happening at 24 weeks of pregnancy, including baby development, your health and preparing for birth.
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You and your baby at 23 weeks pregnant
What's happening at 23 weeks of pregnancy, including baby development, your health, preparing for birth and what you'll need for the baby.
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You and your baby at 10 weeks pregnant
Read more about your baby's development and things to think about at 10 weeks of pregnancy, including screening for Down's syndrome, vaccinations, places where you can give birth and domestic violence.
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Coronary heart disease and pregnancy
Find out how pregnancy can affect coronary heart disease (CHD), as well as the risks, birth options and managing your CHD.
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What complications can affect the placenta?
Complications that can affect the placenta during pregnancy or childbirth include low-lying placenta, retained placenta and placental abruption. These complications are rare.
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Pain relief in labour
Find out about the different methods of pain relief in labour, including self-help, gas and air, birth pools, pethidine and epidurals.
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What happens if your baby is breech?
Find out about baby positions before birth including breech (feet first) and transverse (lying sideways) – plus what can be done to turn babies in the wrong position, and the safest options for birth.
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Episiotomy and perineal tears
Find out about an episiotomy (a cut between the vagina and anus), including why it might be done during childbirth, how long it takes to heal, and how to prevent a perineal tear.