Articles Tagged: epidural

Caesarean mum's belly sliced open by 15 year-old work experience boy

By Keith Kendrick, May 9, 2012

A mum having a Caesarean had no idea that the surgeon who sliced through her belly was a TEENAGER on work experience, it has been revealed.

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New mum says she was left in blood-stained sheets with no food after Caesarean birth

By Keith Kendrick, Dec 21, 2011

A new first-time mum has spoken of the shocking treatment she received in hospital after having a Caeasarean.

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Pain relief in labour

By Rachel Burge, Sep 18, 2010

OK, so we know this birth thing is going to sting just a tad! Apart from positive thinking, you do have some additional ...

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Big Mouth for Mummy: Oscar's birth

By Felicity Quigley, Aug 14, 2010

So here I am, a mummy! What a journey it's been these last nine months. A time I have really enjoyed, for the most part, but ...

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E: What is an epidural?

By parentdish.co.uk, Dec 18, 2009

An epidural is a very effective form of pain relief that involves injecting anaesthetic drugs into the small of your back via ...

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Dilemma of the day: Which pain relief should I choose for my labour?

By Rachel Burge, Dec 12, 2009

Q: It won't be long now until I give birth to my first baby, and I have been thinking about my pain relief options. Having ...

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Up The Duff - In which I'm betwixt shock, awe and horror

By Sarah Powell, Sep 17, 2009

What happens when you're 37, almost infertile, in a new relationship and you go and get pregnant by accident? Find out in ...

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Some labour drugs linked to breastfeeding problems

By Emma Cossey, Sep 6, 2009

Researchers at Swansea University have recently announced their findings on the links between certain labour drugs and ...

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