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Pain during labour
Labour pain, unlike other sources of pain, is not an indication of illness but is part of the physiological process of giving birth to achild. People try to compare it to many things, but most women in labour find that it cannot be compared to anything else. How do you recognise labour pain and how...
MoreCervical suture (cervical cerclage)
Cervical suturing is arecognised method of preventing premature births. By placing acircular suture over the cervix, the duration of pregnancy can be extended, reducing the risk of complications associated with premature birth in the baby. Find out more about the indications for acervical suture and...
MoreWhat is meconium?
The first few days with anewborn baby bring with them many new experiences. Everyday situations such as meconium discharge can cause stress and anxiety for parents. What is meconium, what colour is it and when should you start to worry that your baby has not passed meconium?
MoreNon-pharmacological methods for relieving labour pain
Every woman in labour has the right to relieve her labour pain. Both pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods are available for this purpose. Find out what the most common non-pharmacological methods of labour pain relief are.
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