2nd Trimester

Birthing Options

Birthing Options One of the most asked questions, as you near the end of your pregnancy, will probably be “Are you going to have natural birth or a ceasarian?”  You’ll then consider who you’re speaking to; an obviously pro-vaginal-drug-free kind of woman or a too-posh-to-push mama, and adapt your answer accordingly. You’ll also, no doubt, be given loads of free advice from well meaning women who’ve gone through the birth process once, twice, three times and (gasp) even more.  They’ll even tell you their horror (and often exaggerated) stories; about how they tore, how

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Antenatal Classes

Antenatal Classes Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making mothers - strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength.”Barbara Katz Rothman  When you decide to visit a foreign country, you undertake a great deal of planning. You make sure you have knowledge of the local customs and currency; you study maps to ensure you won’t get hopelessly lost and overwhelmed – because you know that knowledge is power. Similarly, when entering the complex new world of parenthood, knowing what to expect will instil you

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