Understanding the Placenta: Function, Health, and Common Concerns During Pregnancy
Highlights In This Article Understanding the Placenta The placenta is a temporary organ that forms during pregnancy, attaching to the uterine lining. It plays a…
Birth: Birth – Delivery – Labor
Understanding Postpartum Bleeding and Haemorrhage: What to Expect and When to Seek Help
Highlights In This Article Understanding Normal Bleeding After Birth It is normal to experience vaginal bleeding, known as ‘lochia,’ after childbirth. This bleeding originates from…
Understanding Cleft Lip and Palate: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Support
Highlights In This Article Understanding Cleft Lip or Palate A cleft lip or palate occurs when parts of the lip, upper jaw, or roof of…
Understanding Premature Birth: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Highlights In This Article What Defines a Premature Baby? A premature baby is one born before the 37th week of pregnancy, while a typical pregnancy…
Managing Labour Complications and Postpartum Care
Highlights In This Article Labour Progress Delays A doctor or midwife tracks labour progress by checking the cervix and baby’s position. If the cervix opens…
Types of Interventions During Labour and Birth: What You Need to Know
Highlights In This Article What is an intervention during labour? An intervention during labour is any action taken by a doctor or midwife to assist…
Understanding Induction of Labour: Methods, Risks, and Decisions
Highlights Induction of labour is when your doctor or midwife starts the labour process artificially.You may be offered an induction of labour if there is…
Stretch and Sweep: What You Need to Know
Highlights A ‘stretch and sweep’ is a method to try to start labour by gently moving the membranes around your baby from the wall of…
Managing an Overdue Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Highlights In This Article Defining Overdue Pregnancy Pregnancy usually lasts about 40 weeks, starting from the first day of your last period. You reach full…
