The Daily Mail have recently published an article on whether father’s should be present at the birth of their child.

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Is a minority of hijackers misrepresenting major advances in Australian Midwifery?  Two edited takes debate the point
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You won’t be breaking any laws if you decide you don’t want a birthing partner but you can bet your bottom dollar that when the time comes you’ll want someone to mop your brow and hold your hand. And why not? You’re doing something amazing so why not share this special moment with someone?

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A Caesarean is meant to be a lifesaving operation rather than an operation of convenience. But figures show that many Caesarean deliveries are carried out where the threat of emergency does not exist. 

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Everything you need to know about preparing for labour from arnica to yoga.

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Sometimes called a 'wildcard' a birthplan can help psychologically prepare you for labour. What would you include on yours?

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Our tried and tested tips on what to pack for labour and birth

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Many people think that the position in which your baby is lying in the womb is down to good or bad luck and that there’s nothing you can do to change it. But that isn’t always the case. There are things you can do to encourage your baby into the best position so as to help towards a shorter, more straightforward labour later.

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Massaging the perineal area from mid pregnancy is known to reduce the need for episiotomy and lessen the risk of tearing.

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Would you know what to do if you got caught short and went into labour early? Registered Medical Practitioner Dermot Mora is an expert in unexpected births in unexpected places

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