In around 4% of pregnancies, the foetus will present in the breech (head-up) position that's why they do procedures of turning breech babies. While vaginal birth is still possible with the assistance of midwives or doctors skilled in vaginal breech birth, the majority of babies reaching term in the breech position will be delivered
The headlines told a dramatic story. “Public hospital births double risk for mother and baby, says report,” said the Age. “Babies die less often in private hospitals,” said the Australian. “Private hospital births safer than the public: study,” reported ABC News Online. The study they were referring to, was carried out by Associate Professor
By Hannah Dahlen Will she have a caesarean or a home birth? Will her parents be there? Is she too old to be doing this at 40? Has she got a baby bump … and then that wicked, unspoken thought — will she get stretch marks like the rest of us mere mortals? Why
When I set out on the journey of planning our fourth baby, I knew I would be labelled 'high risk' by the medical profession due to previous postpartum haemorrhages (PPHs) during my second and third births. My first two births were in hospital. I was inducded for the first and, as a consequence, then
By Catherine Bell When we are pregnant with No. 2 (plus) it is normal to feel worried: will I have enough love? How will my older children cope? Do I want them present at the birth? How can I prepare them for the changes that will inevitably happen? Ten Tips for parenting beyond the
Planned VBB, John Hunter Hospital Newcastle, 22/02/2013, Birth stool My breech birth journey began at my 36-week anti-natal appointment. This is when my midwife told me that my baby was breech. An ultrasound the following day confirmed that the baby was in a frank breech position. Over the following weeks, I tried everything in my
Ancient rituals for modern times As a long term yoga teacher and practitioner, when I became pregnant with my first son I was very interested to learn about what the teachings of yoga had to offer, beyond the benefits of preparing my physical body for birth. Two children later and I discovered the philosophical
To begin the birth story of Finley Samuel Humphreys, I first need to go back and tell you a bit about my first birth. It was an uneventful pregnancy; I felt great and was looking forward to welcoming my baby the way Mother Nature intended. I did yoga, ate well, exercised and prepared myself
If only babies could tell us how they are feeling. While from birth babies seek to communicate with us, at least for their first year or so your baby will be dependent upon you to observe cues of both physical and emotional wellness. This responsibility can seem daunting, especially if this is your first
Rituals and ceremonies flourish in every culture and have done so throughout history. Perhaps the two most ritual-inspiring events are birth and death. These events have seeped into culture, mysticism, religion and local custom. Rituals for the promotion of labour abound the world over! Some tribes in Central Africa believe sexual embarrassment of the
