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Types of C-section scars...need some help!
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Countess of Chester hospital....
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Guthrie/Heel Prick Test Time frame
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"spine to spine" birth
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Can someone point me in the direction of the VBAC birth plan please?
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Non exsistant anti natal care
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C-section scar - different question!
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Anyone able to answer some questions about VBAC, induction, back to back and birth plan?
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How many...
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Probably a really stupid question about skin to skin...
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"book a private room"
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Which consultant?
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pain relief after cs - breasfeeding
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Sign in here if you are overdue...
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retained placenta
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Anyone had a VBAC induced?
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good luck
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help needed re traumatised by ventouse
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Different experiences of gas and air (second time round)?
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Home birth for twins-yes, no, too dangerous to even talk about?
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Waters leaking, contractions fizzled out - WWYD?
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Natural or managed third stage?
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Who here has had/is going to have a water birth?
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I read that appalling Dr Crippen blog last night. And despite being repulsed by his approach and most of the comments, I'm still a little shaken about homebirth.
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I need advice re a retained placenta (stuck to womb lining) please.
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C-sections aren't all bad, surely?
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Optimal positioning for labour - getting there
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Delayed Cord Clamping - Benefits for your Baby
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Caesarean "targets"
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Evidence about continuous monitoring...
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Advice please! Abruptions, sensitive cervix and homebirths?
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Hypnobirth CD vs Classes - any opinions?
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waters breaking or pregnancy incontinence?
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Tricky decision re CS and due date
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'Band' on perineum
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Delivering a big baby - advice and reassurance needed
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Induction : can someone run me through what to expect
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ELCS booked but just had a show. How long to go??
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Hypnobirthing - has anyone used this?
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Another birth plan thread: cannulas, forceps and cheerleading midwives
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Lewisham or Kings? Which hospital would you choose?
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Letting the cord pulsate
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Doula recommendation in South East London
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Think I want to try for a homebirth - need advice
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When do periods return? (not breastfeeding)
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post pregnancy stiches, dont feel any pain though but when these will go away
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Are these signs of labour?
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Tips on managing induction?
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Anyone had a vaginal birth, section then VBAC?
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If you had an elective CS first time, does all the effacing and engaging and stuff happen quicker with the second pregnancy?
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