Questions tagged caesarean

Hi, I`m a midwife dealing with pregnancy, childbirth and newborns. It`s best to direct your sleep related questions to Maree, or see your Early Ch...

Hi Nat, Try not to worry about this and it shouldn’t have been mentioned. Late ultrasounds are not very accurate at predicting sizes. All ba...

Hi Emi, I`m a midwife dealing with pregnancy, childbirth and newborns. It`s best to direct your sleep related questions to Maree, or see your Earl...

Hi, If you think that you may be leaking amniotic fluid you need to visit the hospital for a check up. Best wishes, Alex

Hi, This is very normal and to be expected. If they become strong and regular you may be in labour so you need to notify the hospital. Best wi...

Hi Claire, No, this is not related. Talk to your Early childhood health centre about your method and technique of feeding. Best wishes, Alex

Hi, It sounds like you are experiencing some pre labour tightenings. This can happen and it will all help once labour actually starts. Try to stay...

Hi CJ, Sorry but you need to be tough. Try replacing the bottle with a new soft toy that she picks and offer her milk in a cup only. If you are st...

Hi, If you think that you may be pregnant you need to do a home pregnancy test. If you are not pregnant your periods will return again very soon. ...

Hi Ros, I`m a midwife dealing with pregnancy, childbirth and newborns. It`s best to direct your question to your Early Childhood Health Centre. ...

Hi There, Generally you can wean your little one from formula from 12 months. This is more so if your little one is eating a full, healthy and v...

Hi, Lots of things can contribute to a sudden change but you can definitely use the 6 to 12 months techniques again he will probably respond reall...

Hi, From what you have told me it seems fine to try for a VBAC. You should attend your antenatal visits or go to an alternate health care professi...

Hi, If you are still grieving for your loss it is perhaps best to talk to a professional about it so that you can start to heal and not be angry a...

Hi Helen, It is great that you have been able to fall pregnant and carry the baby to 29 weeks. Hopefully you will be able to carry the baby as clo...

Hi, I`m a midwife dealing with pregnancy, childbirth and newborns. It`s best to direct your sleep related questions to Maree, or see your Early Ch...

Hi, Your body can react to how you are feeling and if you are not comfortable it can affect how birth and labour are progressing. You need to rela...

Hi, You may have hemorrhoids. You can treat them with medication available at your pharmacy. They may get worse during the birth but will soon set...

Hi, It might be best to direct your feeding question to your Early Childhood Health Centre, or local Breastfeeding Clinic, where they can give you...

Hi, If you had a fast labour with your first you may have a similar experience this time. It`s more than likely will not be faster than 2 hours. ...

Hi Pat, It is important to try to let your body heal and it takes at least 6 weeks for everything to get back to a pre pregnant state. Try to buil...

Hi Casley, You are at a greater risk of SPD occurring again but if you see a physio before pregnancy and during pregnancy it may not become as sev...

Hi, I`m a midwife dealing with pregnancy, childbirth and newborns. It`s best to direct your question to your Early Childhood Health Centre or GP. ...

Hi Nicola, This is fine. Your breasts leak at night as this is when the hormone that produces the milk is at a higher level. They probably will co...

Hi, Bloating is normal in early pregnancy. Some women do show earlier than others and it could be from a build up of fluid or weak tummy muscles. ...

Hi Martina, Pelvic pressure tends to be quite common in late pregnancy and an extra hormone is produced about now that also helps loosen all your ...

Hi Jodie, There is an increased risk of a placenta attaching on the scar after a caesarean birth but placentas usually are located high in the ute...

Hi, My specialty is dealing with babies` sleep issues. It`s probably best to direct your question to Alex the midwife on our panel, as she has lot...

Hi, You can try regular swimming and walking and perhaps a regime that is developed at your local gym. Pregnancy is not a time to lose weight but ...

Hi, It is now routine to offer anti D injections during pregnancy at vital stages. IF you have missed an injection you need to have a blood test t...