How can I prepare for giving birth physically (incl. perineal massage)?

How can I prepare for giving birth physically (incl. perineal massage)?

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Why take antenatal classes?

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How will my body change in the third trimester?

21 mins

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How can I prepare for giving birth physically (incl. perineal massage)?

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What should I eat in the third trimester?

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How can I sleep well in my third trimester?

17 mins

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Where should I give birth?

11 mins

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Should I express colostrum and buy breastfeeding tools for birth?

13 mins

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What should be in my birth plan and hospital bag?

11 mins

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How will I know I'm in labour and when should I go to the hospital?

13 mins

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What is a birth partner's role in labour?

25 mins

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How can I cope with labour pain using natural relief?

16 mins

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How can I cope with pain using medication?

16 mins

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What will a straightforward vaginal birth be like?

20 mins

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What do I need to know about being induced?

17 mins

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What do I need to know about assisted delivery?

7 mins

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What do I need to know about caesarean section?

7 mins

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How do I prepare for a home birth?

11 mins

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What happens during the golden hour and the first feed?

25 mins

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How will my baby be checked after birth?

8 mins

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What are some practical skills I'll need to care for my newborn?

10 mins

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What should I do if my baby is crying?

10 mins

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What do I need to know about my newborn's sleep?

18 mins

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How do I physically recover after birth (incl. perineal healing)?

22 mins

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What do I do if my baby is unconscious (incl.CPR)?

20 mins

Staying active in the third trimester is extremely important. Unii tells you how to do it safely.

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Duncan MD FRCOG, Dr Keith, Your Pregnancy Doctor: The 50 questions you need answering, (April 2018) Your Pregnancy Doctor; 1st edition

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NCT, Perineal Massage: A Step-by-Step Guide, Last Reviewed: Mar 2021, https://www.nct.org.uk/pregnancy/worries-and-discomforts/common-discomforts/how-do-perineal-massage-step-step-guide [Accessed: Feb 2024]

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Tommy’s, 5 easy office exercises to do when you’re pregnant, Your Guide to Staying Active in Pregnancy, https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/im-pregnant/exercise-in-pregnancy/5-easy-office-exercises-do-when-youre-pregnant [Accessed: Feb 2024]

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