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A free, monthly newsletter with a roundup of the best the internet has to offer about mom-to-be and baby…. Labour is one of the most precious and memorable days in a lifetime and enormous preparation and planning should go into it. Childbirth education clas*es should be geared not only to the pregnant mom, but her partner as well. The intricacies of pregnancy and labour.. By Barbara Hanrahan – midwife and educator Most women already have a gynaecologist by the time they fall pregnant. The question is do you know what you want from your birth experience? This is a sensitive area as your gynae may work at a hospital.. The hospital where you birth plays an important part in your first step to parenting. The staff and the philosophy of the maternity ward can make your start to family life either blissfully wonderful or an absolute nightmare – so important issues need to be.. (This article is also available in an audio format) By Dr. Alan Adno – Gynaecologist and Obstetrician – Parklane Clinic The Obstetrician together with other maternity professionals, i.e. midwives, childbirth educators, paediatricians, anaesthetists and general practitioners form part of a team that cares for pregnant.. read more By Dr Nicoletta Hay – Paediatrician Morningside Clinic One’s first pregnancy is an extremely exciting time – but also a time when so many decisions need to be made. One of these is about the doctors that will be taking care of you and your.. (This article is also available in an audio format) Birth is normal, natural and healthy Women are made to birth The experience of birth profoundly affects women and their families Create good birthing experiences the memories are with you forever Women’s inner wisdom 3,4% of births were accompanied by a doula 19% were induced 30% had liquid to drink during labour although most of those only su*ked.. By Barbara Hanrahan – Midwife and Educator. Childbirth is not an illness. Neither does the birth of every baby have to be a medical