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Pregnancy Every Week |
| You will be amazed to know
how your baby develops in every passing week of the pregnancy.
Learn about the changes taking place in mother's
body and the growing baby. |
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Birth with Medical Interventions
What's an induced labour or "Induction"
Induction is the artificial starting of labour. Reasons
for induction may include multiple births, gestational
diabetes, maternal high blood pressure, a pregnancy
well past its due date, or slowed growth of the baby.There
are 3 main ways of inducing labour:
Vaginal prostaglandin gel
- a hormonal gel which is applied to the cervix to encourage
it to soften and open. It can take between six and 18
hours for the gel to take effect and trigger labour.
Artificial rupture of the membrane (ARM)-The
membrane holding the baby and amniotic fluid is punctured
with a slender instrument, enabling some liquid to drain
away. Labour usually begins around 12 hours after the
procedure.
Syntocinon drip- Syntocinon is a drug
which makes the uterus contract. It is given through
an intervenous drip.
Augumentation
It means to speed up the labour
proceess with the same
techniques as used in induction. The needs for this usually
arises when contractions aren't effective though started
naturally.
Episiotomy
Episiotomy is the surgical cutting of the perineum --
the skin between the vaginal opening and the anus -- and
is a common procedure used in an estimated one-third of
vaginal deliveries to hasten birth or prevent tearing
of the skin during delivery.
Ventouse Delivery
A giant suction cup is placed
on the baby's head to bring the baby out. A episiotomy
or anaesthetic may be performed on the mother.
Forceps Delivery
If the baby is in the vagina, but can't seem to progress
any further, forceps may be used. These are like giant
salad-serving spoons that are gently inserted into the
vagina and cupped around the baby's head. Sometimes the
use of forceps leave mark on head but it soon disappear.
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Community News |
 | Department
of Human Services in Victoria have recently
launched an egg safety campaign which raises awareness about
the risks raw and undercooked eggs pose for vulnerable sections
of the community, including young children. Read
More
Egg safety advice
at home. Please click here to find brochure issued by Department of Human Services. |
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Baby Pillow
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The Lovenest Newborn Head Support is a small, soft heart shape developed by French Pediatrician, Dr Manuel Maidenberg
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Full Length Maternity & Body Pillow |
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Being Dad DVDs
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"Extremely
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fathers"- Sydney morning Herald more
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DIY Pregnancy Belly Casting Kit
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Milkscreen - Home test for
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