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6 ways to avoid an episiotomy

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An episiotomy is the name used to describe a surgical cut with a scissors to the perineum during birth. The original theory behind performing an episiotomy was to help prevent a serious tear during childbirth but evidence now shows that routine episiotomies cause more harm to mothers than a natural tear and should only be used in limited circumstances. Episiotomy is hard to pronounce and hard to think about without crossing your legs! The good news is there are a number of things that you can do to minimise your chances of having one. Read more →

How will I know when to go to the hospital?

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You’ve been waiting for this day for nine months. Your hospital bag is packed, you’ve been having some interesting sensations for a couple of hours now and it’s finally time to use that contraction timer App you’ve had on your phone for ages. But now you’re wondering when it’s time to go to the hospital. Or more likely, your partner is nervously jigging up and down beside you wondering if it’s time! Read more →

10 great tips for grandmothers to support new parents

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Welcoming a new baby into the family is such an exciting time, particularly when it’s a grandchild. You get all of the fun and cuddles, but then you get to hand them back at the end of the day. If it’s a first grandchild, or even if you’re an old hat at this grandparent lark at this stage but it’s your daughter or son’s first baby, here’s some tips to help you help them have the smoothest and most positive transition into parenthood possible. Read more →