Labour is often considered to be the most stressful part of pregnancy. During that time, you can benefit from having your partner in the labour and de...

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Perineal massage is a gentle massage of the tissues of the lower opening of the birth canal to prepare the opening for delivery and reduce the need fo...

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Common medical practices during labor include: monitoring your vital signs; timing the frequency and strength of your contractions and how you are cop...

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What is an episiotomy? An episiotomy is an incision of about 2.5 – 5 centimetres (1-2 inches) long, made to the bottom of your vagina to make the ope...

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Think of an induction as a way of starting your labour. When an induction occurs, you go from not having any contractions to having contractions that ...

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