After having two children naturally, I was quite happy to accept the doctors advice to have my third baby via a cesarean, as she was breech. Not so deep down I was a little frightened of going through the pain of childbirth for the third time, so it was a relief to not have to [...]
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There are many things which should be avoided while you are pregnant and the most common of these are cigarettes and alcohol. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can harm the growing fetus and cause ‘fetal alcohol syndrome’ (FAS) which is when alcohol crosses the placenta and can lead to stunted fetal growth or weight, create distinctive [...]
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You are probably feeling a little overwhelmed at the moment and full of excitement but also apprehension. What do you do next? The first thing to do after you find out you are pregnant is go to your doctor, that’s if you have done a home pregnancy test, to get them to confirm it. They [...]
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We would like to invite you to make a comment on your personal experiences on being pregnant or becoming a parent. I have three children and have experienced three completely different pregnancies and births, from premature labor to caserean section. My first child arrived 6 weeks early and it was a very frightening experience after [...]
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Congratulations on deciding to take this huge step in your life which will change it forever (definately for the better). Before you conceive, you may like to visit your doctor for a general check up and pap smear. Preparing for Pregnancy is an important step to assure you of your health and well being, and [...]
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