Episode 22
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Keith Duncan
Episode 18, Part 1: What are the most common anticipatory fears of childbirth (Part 1)?
Pregnant
|
Development
|
Health
|
Childbirth
Giving Birth
Episode Completed 0/37
1

Episode 1
What are the early signs of labour?
What are the early signs of labour?
6 mins
2

Episode 2
What are the stages of labour (Part One)?
What are the stages of labour (Part One)?
8 mins
3

Episode 2
What are the stages of labour (Part Two)?
What are the stages of labour (Part Two)?
7 mins
4

Episode 3
What physical symptoms can I expect to see just before I go into labour?
What physical symptoms can I expect to see just before I go into labour?
6 mins
5

Episode 4
What do I need to know about multiple births?
What do I need to know about multiple births?
7 mins
6

Episode 5
What is a premature birth?
What is a premature birth?
5 mins
7

Episode 6
How do I manage a sudden delivery?
How do I manage a sudden delivery?
4 mins
8

Episode 7
What happens when my baby is overdue?
What happens when my baby is overdue?
6 mins
9

Episode 8
What do I need to know about induction?
What do I need to know about induction?
5 mins
10

Episode 9
What is vacuum extraction?
What is vacuum extraction?
5 mins
11

Episode 10
What do I do if my baby is breech?
What do I do if my baby is breech?
5 mins
12

Episode 11
How to cope with pain during labour
How to cope with pain during labour
4 mins
13

Episode 12
What are some natural pain reliefs during labour (Part One)?
What are some natural pain reliefs during labour (Part One)?
6 mins
14

Episode 12
What are some natural pain reliefs during labour (Part Two)?
What are some natural pain reliefs during labour (Part Two)?
5 mins
15

Episode 13
What medications are available for me for pain relief during labour?
What medications are available for me for pain relief during labour?
4 mins
16

Episode 14
What is an epidural and how does it work (Part One)?
What is an epidural and how does it work (Part One)?
5 mins
17

Episode 14
What is an epidural and how does it work (Part Two)?
What is an epidural and how does it work (Part Two)?
4 mins
18

Episode 15
What do I need to know about caesarean section (Part 1)?
What do I need to know about caesarean section (Part 1)?
5 mins
19

Episode 15
What do I need to know about caesarean section (Part 2)?
What do I need to know about caesarean section (Part 2)?
5 mins
20

Episode 16
What common labour complications do I need to be aware of?
What common labour complications do I need to be aware of?
5 mins
21

Episode 17
What is the Special Care Unit and why might my baby need to be there?
What is the Special Care Unit and why might my baby need to be there?
5 mins

Episode 18, Part 1
What are the most common anticipatory fears of childbirth (Part 1)?
What are the most common anticipatory fears of childbirth (Part 1)?
23

Episode 18
What are the most common anticipatory fears of childbirth (Part 2)?
What are the most common anticipatory fears of childbirth (Part 2)?
7 mins
24

Episode 19
What happens immediately after birth?
What happens immediately after birth?
5 mins
25

Episode 20
What is the fourth trimester?
What is the fourth trimester?
6 mins
26

Episode 21
What happens when I meet my baby for the first time?
What happens when I meet my baby for the first time?
4 mins
27

Episode 22
What does my body go through in the first few days after birth?
What does my body go through in the first few days after birth?
4 mins
28

Episode 23
What is birth trauma, and how do I recover from it (Part One)?
What is birth trauma, and how do I recover from it (Part One)?
5 mins
29

Episode 23
What are some common maternal problems after birth (Part Two)?
What are some common maternal problems after birth (Part Two)?
8 mins
30

Episode 24
How do I keep a realistic frame of mind right after birth?
How do I keep a realistic frame of mind right after birth?
4 mins
31

Episode 25
What are the baby blues, and how do I cope with them?
What are the baby blues, and how do I cope with them?
4 mins
32

Episode 26
How can I distinguish between sleep deprivation and postpartum depression?
How can I distinguish between sleep deprivation and postpartum depression?
4 mins
33

Episode 27
Is 'mummy brain’ a real thing?
Is 'mummy brain’ a real thing?
5 mins
34

Episode 28
How to accept your baby as their own person
How to accept your baby as their own person
4 mins
35

Episode 29
How do I cope with visitors straight after the birth?
How do I cope with visitors straight after the birth?
4 mins
36

Episode 30
What should I know about returning to my sexual life postpartum?
What should I know about returning to my sexual life postpartum?
5 mins
37

Episode 31
As a new mother, should I return to work or stay at home?
As a new mother, should I return to work or stay at home?
5 mins
On Unii’s Giving Birth Journey, we try to allay some common fears about childbirth.
Show More