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There is so much focus on what the mum is going through during labour – and with good reason – that the role the birth partner plays can go ignored. What is it really like for dads, close family members or friends to be present at the birth?
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Wendy Powell, internationally recognised as a leading postnatal fitness trainer, answers some common questions from new mums and introduces her medically endorsed online restorative exercise programme, MUTU System.
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Many women have an idea about how they’d like their birth to go but it's also helpful to prepare for the unexpected. Here are some suggestions about what to consider before your due date
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Jason and Laura share the story of their Christmas baby, Arthur, and their tips for other parents expecting a baby this winter.
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We look at assisted birth – why a ventouse or forceps delivery might be recommended and what happens.
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We look at birth plans – what they are and why they can be useful as you prepare for labour
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You’ve been waiting nine months but how do you know when you’re in labour?
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We discuss the pros and cons of your three main options for giving birth.
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We look at ways to work with pain in labour including different options for pain relief.
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