Reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia through nutrition
Pre-eclampsia is a serious pregnancy disorder related to problems in the development of the placenta. Around 10% of pregnant women are affected and symptoms include protein in the urine, high blood pressure, swelling (oedema) and headaches.
If you are overweight, over 35, carrying twins or have a family history of the β¦
6 coping strategies for early labour
Early labour is known as the latent phase and can last anywhere from a couple of hours to a few days. You will start to experience contractions, but they wonβt necessarily in a continuous pattern. Your cervix will be starting to change, dilating up to approximately 4cm.
It is advisable to β¦
Foods that help your body prepare for birth
There are a lots of different foods that will help your body prepare for birth.Β For example, from 32 weeks you can begin drinking raspberry leaf tea, which has traditionally been used to help start labour. It is believed to ripen your cervix and start toning the muscles in your β¦
VIDEO: How to stay active in labour
Trying to stay mobile and active in labour is really important. Firstly, because gravity helps your baby move down the birth canal effectively. Secondly, because research shows that instrumental births and caesarean sections are more likely to happen if you give birth in semi-recumbent or, partly reclined positions. This video β¦
How to: write a birth plan
Your birth plan communicates your preferences for labour, birth and the immediate postnatal period, to the midwives and doctors who may look after you.
It is important to remember that a birth plan is a flexible document. It is a list of preferences, which your midwife will work with you to β¦
