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	A-Z : Complications in birth Aida's Birth Diary (Part 3) Aida is in labour, she's using a birth pool for pain relief and plans to have a lotus birth where the placenta remains attached to the baby until it separates naturally Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Amniocentesis Amniocentisis is a common test taken during pregnancy. This clip will explain why it would be taken and what it tests for as well as any risks associated with it. Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Apgar Score The Apgar score is a way of assessing a baby's condition immediately after birth- a low Apgar may mean that baby needs some form of resuscitation Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Bereavement Some parents talk about how they cope with bereavement when their babies were stillborn. This may cause distress Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Breech birth This section examines breech birth- where the baby is bottom first- and what can be done in cases of breech. Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Cholestasis A complication in pregnancy which can in some instances result in stillbirth, signs of cholestasis are intense itching due to raised bile salts in the blood Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Cranial osteopathy Cranial Osteopathy may help a baby recover following a difficult birth, practitioner Lin Bridgeford and mothers discuss how successful it was for their babies Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Eating in labour This section examines what and when best to eat during labour to keep your energy up and any problems associated with eating in labour. Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself ECV, External Cephalic Version ECV is a common procedure which is used to turn a breech baby, this section examines what ECV entails and any complications that may arise as a result of it. Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Elective caesarean Electing to have a caesarean section, reasons for, complications, scarring, and other things to consider Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Fetal Heart Monitoring Fetal heart monitoring is used to assess the well being of the baby by recording its heart rate whilst in the womb Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Foods to avoid Certain foods should be avoided in pregnancy including some meats, cheeses, ready made meals and alcohol Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Forceps A procedure used when the mother has difficulty birthing her baby. This clip explains how and why it would be used as well as any complications that may arise. Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Gestational diabetes Some women have higher blood sugars than normal in pregnancy and may develop gestational diabetes, this video includes caesarean birth Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Group B Strep Group B strep is a bacteria that as many as 25% of pregnant women carry and it affects some 700 babies each year in the UK Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Induction of labour Lara and Rob are going in to their local maternity unit for an induction of labour Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Meconium Meconium is the tarry substance found in the intestine of babies, sometimes they pass this poo whilst still in utero and the consequences can be serious needing careful monitoring Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Nancy's Birth Diary (Part 1) Nancy and Tecwyn are expecting their second baby; they planned a homebirth for their first baby but a heavy bleed resulted in Nancy being admitted and having a hospital birth Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Nancy's Birth Diary (Part 3) Concluding part of Nancy's birth diary, she goes into labour and uses the birth pool and the hypnobirthing technique that she has perfected Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Nipple stimulation One mother discusses how she used nipple stimulation in labour to help speed things along Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Pethidine A drug administered by injection to give pain relief in labour, it is used rarely in the UK but sometimes can be useful in long labours Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Placenta Previa Placenta previa is when the placenta which supplies blood to the baby lies low in the uterus possibly covering the cervix which might mean a caesarean section is necessary Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Posterior Position Posterior position is where the baby is lying with its back to the mothers back, this section examines what this can mean and how to move the baby. Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Premature babies Part 1 Some babies are born much earlier than expected; Aidan, Beth and Sonny are all on the special care baby unit where they will stay for several weeks Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Premature babies part 2 This section gives a personal account of having a premature baby. It examines adjusting to having a premature baby come home and how the baby develops. Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Premature babies part 3 A personal account of having a premature baby. This section looks at how a premature baby may develop and how problems with breastfeeding a premature baby. Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Sally's Birth Diary (Part 3) Concluding part of Sally's birth diary; she is in labour and is supported by her husband Sam, mother Tammy and two independent midwives Aida and Andrya Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Sara's Birth Diary Part three Sara is in labour, but after several days of on and off contractions she is admitted to hospital to be induced Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Sara's Birth Diary Part two Sara starts having contractions whilst out having her bra fitting Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Tears, episiotomy and perineal massage This section looks at tearing both naturally and via episiotomy. It looks at any problems this may cause and ways to help stretch the skin to make passage easier. Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Toxoplasmosis Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection that can cause miscarriage and birth defects. This section looks at the consequences of toxoplasmosis and how it is spread. Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Toxoplasmosis Toxoplasmosis is a disease passed on to humans through cat faeces- general advice about prevention of transmission Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Twins Incidence of twin pregnancy is rising, complications are more likely Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Vaginal Birth After Caesarean, VBAC Many mothers are now wanting to have a vaginal birth after caesarean section, this section looks at your choices as well as the safety factors to consider. Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Ventouse A ventouse maybe used to assist delivery of the baby's head after a prolonged second stage Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Victoria D's Birth Diary part 1 Victoria and Stephen plan a homebirth for their fifth baby with independent midwife Andrya Prescott Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Victoria D's Birth Diary part 2 Victoria's baby was in the breech position (bottom down) but with various tricks the baby has now moved head down and she goes into labour Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Victoria D's Birth Diary part 3 Victoria is in labour but its taking a lot longer than expected Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Vitamin K Dr Ryan Watkins discusses the need for vitamin k in newborn babies and mothers discuss why they chose for their babies to receive it Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself When your waters go/ spontaneous rupture of membranes (SROM) What does it feel like to have your waters go, what does it mean when they do? This section gives some advice and experiences from mothers and professionals. Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Words of Wisdom, Be Informed Lucy explains how important it is to have the information at hand to make an informed choice Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself Words of Wisdom, Vaginal Birth after Caesarean (VBAC) Emma advises finding out as much as you can about your choices in subsequent pregnancies and labours so that a VBAC might be possible Rating: Click on the stars to rate the video yourself

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