Labour & delivery

When pregnant, one thing that weighs on your mind the most is labour and delivery; and rightly so. There’s a lot to learn and understand about your body, the process of childbirth and how much it will affect you. From the risks of a premature labour and delivery to understanding what’s Braxton Hicks, this is your go-to guide for every question and information you will need. Bookmark it now and read about everything you need to know about epidural and f actors you should consider before signing up for a prenatal class.

Is your birth plan ready, do you know what you should do when your water breaks or what happens during a vaginal birth? Fret not, we have it all covered! Also, if you are looking for information on different birthing methods, viz. water birth, hypno birth or lotus birth, you have come to right place.

Now, the next time you visit your gynaecologist, you’ll know all the right things to ask!

Real women share their most bizarre experiences of labour

Get a dose on what happens during labour from these real women.
6 facts about sex during pregnancy you need to know!

Here are six points on sex during pregnancy that every couple expecting a newborn in their family should know.
Study says women who deliver prematurely have more nutrients in breast milk

Women who undergo a premature delivery have higher content of macro nutrients such as protein, fat and carbohydrates in their milk than women who give birth after week 37, according a new study.
5 things C-section moms want you to know

C-section isn't an easy mode of birthing + other points mothers who underwent C-section want you to take note of.
Boys are more likely to be born spontaneously pre-term: Study

Boy babies are much more likely to experience potentially life-threatening outcomes at birth than girls, a new research has revealed.
6 amazing health benefits of jasmine essential oil

Did you know jasmine oil can help in improving your mood, getting better sleep and healing wounds, among other benefits?
10 questions to ask your doctor before a planned C-section

Here are few important things you need to discuss with your gynaecologist before your C-section.
Common plastic chemicals in food containers can increase your risk of premature delivery

Click to find out how food containers can increase the risk of preterm labour in pregnant women.
More labour time can cut caesarean delivery rates by 55%

When women in labour are given more time to deliver their baby than current guidelines recommend in the US, their incidence of Caesarean delivery drops by 55 percent, say researchers.
Soon a playlist to soothe women during childbirth

An american obstretician-gynaecologist has teamed with Spotify to curate a playlist of music aimed at soothing women during labour and delivery.
5 must have pregnancy apps for iPhone and Android users

Install these apps on your smartphone to help you throughout your pregnancy!
Avoid a pre-labour caesarean section delivery at all costs! It has been linked to childhood leukaemia

A recent study has linked pre-labour caesarean delivery to childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)
Do this breathing exercise before you begin your post-pregnancy weight loss routine

Start with this breathing exercise before you jump to any other workouts to lose weight after pregnancy.
What is false contractions or Braxton Hicks?

When should you worry if you feel contractions much before your delivery date?
Vaginal birth can help build your baby's immunity

Opting for a vaginal birth can make your baby healthier as researchers have found that this practice is beneficial for inter-generational transfer of the microbiome from mother to infant.
10 questions you should ask before finalising a gynaecologist

Don't just go by word-of-mouth and reccomendations. A good gynaecologist will make your pregnancy and delivery so much better.
Ease pelvic pain during pregnancy with this kegel exercise

This exercise will help position will relieve pressure in pelvis region, a common complaint of pregnant women.
Baddha Konasana to help ease childbirth

Pragya Bhatt, senior yoga coach at HealthifyMe demonstrates how to perform Baddha Konasana and tells how it helps during pregnancy.
Considering an epidural? Here is what you MUST know!

Establishing a proper breastfeeding ritual is a challenge in itself and now epidural also stands to be one of the reasons.
4 important reasons why you should not delay your first pregnancy

Getting pregnant beyond 35 might seem convenient, but it isn't always safe for both the mother and baby.

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