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What to do before the big day
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Preparation is essential to the arrival of a newborn, try tackling these tasks before you’re due.RegisterPre-register at the hospital where you plan to deliver.Plan a RouteSchedule a...
Dad's Delivery Room Dilemma
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To be or not to be in the delivery room – this is the one question many soon-to-be dads struggle with as delivery day fast approaches.Nowadays, it’s almost always expected, and e...
Preparing for your labour
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Historically, physical and emotional support was provided by other women as a woman gave birth at home. When childbirth moved from the home to the hospital setting, the role of the tradition...
The Third and Fourth Stages of Labour
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THIRD STAGE – 5 to 30 minutesDuring the third stage of labour, the placenta is born.You may:Need a few minutes to collect yourself before focusing on your baby.Be surprised by the baby...
The Second Stage of Labour
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SECOND STAGE – 1/2 hour to 2 or more hours During the second stage of labour, the cervix dilates fully and the baby is born!You may:Have a renewed sense of energy and excitement.Need t...
The First Stage of Labour
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You've been pregnant for months, as your unborn baby has grown and developed. Now, it's time for the baby to be born, and you're in labour. The first stage of labour involves dilation (openi...
Relaxation and Breathing Techniques
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Familiarize yourself with breathing and relaxation techniques that will allow you and your partner to get in touch with your body and your needs. Each day, try spending quiet time with your ...
Your birth plan
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Giving birth is an exciting life event. Making some decisions about what you want during labour and birth, before you’re actually in labour, can help make your experience more positive...
A Rose (or Justin, or Kayla) by any other name...
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It's the question that consumes all parents during the 9 months of pregnancy, ‘What will we name our baby?’ The decision you make will have an impact on your child throughout his...
Learning About Hospital Procedures
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In today’s hospital birth setting, modern technology is used to help monitor the health of mothers and babies. Here are some common procedures: Intravenous (IV)Intravenous is when a li...
