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Protein in Pregnancy
Protein (and the amino acids within) is the most important building blocks for all human cells. Given the rapid cell development of your baby-to-be it should be an essential part of your diet.
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Vaginal birth
In most instances, the baby’s head is the presenting part that moves into your pelvis before labour begins.
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Labour support
Labour support is a concept that has been around for thousands of years.
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Personal considerations
You may need to consider some personal issues before you become pregnant.
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Unexpected outcomes
All parents worry about the possibility of complications such as prematurity, abnormality, stillbirth and neonatal death.
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Medication for pain relief
In a normal, uncomplicated labour and delivery, the use of medication is not always necessary. Your own resources are often enough.
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Checklist - maternity ward suitcase
*Check whether the maternity ward has a list of the items you will need.
Items for hospital stay
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The last few weeks of pregnancy
The uterus
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Tips to budget for baby
There are many factors to consider before dedicating yourself to raising and budgeting a child for the next 18 years or more.
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Food choices for a healthy pregnancy
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First visit
A detailed medical history, of you and your partner, will be recorded at your first prenatal visit.
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Prenatal Care
Discuss questions or concerns you or your partner may have with your caregiver at any stage of your pregnancy.
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Checklist - preparing to bring baby home
Clothing
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Labour
As labour starts, a mother’s mood changes and she becomes less aware of what is happening outside her body, and more aware of what is happening inside her body.
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Pregnancy concerns and diet solutions
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Subsequent prenatal visits
Your health, and the growth and development of your baby, must be closely monitored.
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