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Acupuncture: pain relief during labour
There are various ways of giving pain relief during labour including epidural injections, gas and air, TENS machine, massage and acupuncture.Until the 1970s, acupuncture was very rarely used ...read more
Alternative methods of pain relief for Birth
Birth is a normal, healthy part of a woman's life. Many alternative methods of pain relief are available that are safe and inexpensive. Whether a woman is actively seeking a natural, drug-free childbirth expe...read more
Anesthesia and Childbirth
Women today have many advantages over their ancestors. Childbirth used to be an event filled with pain and a significant risk of death. Now women can have their children with virtually no pain and very little...read more
Post natal depression, even men suffer from it!
How many times do we see a mother with a baby on the bus or walking by with a pram and say, “What a lovely baby! Enjoy this time as it goes so quickly and is so precious. I wish I could go back to this ...read more
Resting after childbirth
For the first few weeks after birth, it is vital for the mother and baby to rest and adjust to their new life. In cultures throughout the world, resting is considered an important part of recuperation. In Ind...read more
Signs of a bleeding disorder
Bleeding disorders are actually more common than many people realise, for example, an estimated 1% of the population are affected by von Willebrand’s Disease (VWD). However, there are o...read more
What is Persistent Ductus Arteriosus
This defect is not a fault in the internal structure of the heart as in most ‘holes in the heart’; it is the continuance of a direct connection between the aorta and the lung (pul...read more
What is the difference between “baby blues,”postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis?
The baby blues can happen in the days right after childbirth and normally go away within a few days to a week. A new mother can have sudden mood swings, sadness, crying spells, loss of appetite, sleeping prob...read more
What steps can I take if I have symptoms of depression during pregnancy or after childbirth?
Some women don’t tell anyone about their symptoms because they feel embarrassed, ashamed, or guilty about feeling depressed when they are supposed to be happy. They worry that they will be viewed as unf...read more
