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Giving birth

Useful information on writing a birth plan, planning a home birth, premature arrivals and having a caesarian.
Where to give birth
Useful information to help you choose between a hospital or home birth.
Water births - all you need to know
Find out all you need to know about having a water birth in our comprehensive guide that includes information on the benefits and potential problems.
Water births
The benefits and practicalities of having a water birth explained.
Home births
Useful information on preparing for a home birth.
Caesareans
Useful information on emergency and elective caesarians, scarring and recovery after a caesarian and possible complications involved.
The lie, presentation and attitude of your baby
Advice on the position of a baby's spine in relation to the mother (foetal lie), the first part of the baby that appears in the birth canal (presentation) and the position of the baby's head during delivery (attitude)explained.
Engagement
Useful inormation on what is engagement, when does it happen and what to expect when your baby's head engages.
Newborn health checks
Advice on the health checks and examinations that are carried out on newborn babies shortly after birth, with information on Apgar scores and the Guthrie test.

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