Expert panel: Childbirth

Hi, You are entitled to get a second opinion. Talk to your GP about referring you to another obstetrician so that you can be better informed and th...

Hi, This is very common and nothing to worry about. The bleeding will settle down over the next few weeks and your cervix will close over the next ...

Hi, More than likely you have an irritable uterus. It has probably settled down now and you may not experience this again. You may have had a mild ...

Hi, Unfortunately this tends to be the general recommendation if you have had 2 previous caesareans. There may be some birth centres that will allo...

Hi, This may be the case but you will need to have a check up to confirm this. An epidural is placed in a space in the lower spine and your scolios...

Hi, This is not really labour signs but it is a change. You may need to have a check up as something may be happening. Best wishes, Alex

Hi, It can happen as the baby tends to squash everything on its way out. Try not to worry about all this as there is a lot to learn becoming a youn...

Hi, More than likely you have had your baby by now and I hope that everything went well. Best wishes, Alex.

Hi, Usually your periods will return when your baby becomes established on solids and will have less breast feeds. SOmetimes your periods may be dl...

Hi, You need to talk to your carers from the first pregnancy about what happened. You may need an X-ray to check the size of your pelvis to see if ...

Hi, Hopefully this won’t happen this time. You need to find out if there were any problems that may have caused this to occur and then you ma...

Hi, This all sounds perfectly normal. You are devoting a lot of time and energy to your daughter and this can leave you feeling drained. Try to sta...

Hi, It is great that you are exploring all of your birth options. Homebirth is a choice for women in Australia and can work well for women that pla...

Hi, If you are concerned you need to contact your local maternity unit for a check up. Sometimes it can be a little confusing but if it is the wate...

Hi, You can contact the maternity unit at any time when you are in labour or before. Best wishes, Alex.

Hi, You need to talk to your maternity unit about your care. If you are experiencing a lot of difficulties usually a decision will be made about yo...

Hi, You need to make sure that you have regular check ups and blood tests to check your antibody status. If you are closely monitored many of the c...

Hi, You do have an increased chance of needing assistance with your next birth. However this is not definite. To increase your chances of going int...

Hi, Water birth is becoming very popular these days and it is very safe. You need to talk to your maternity unit if they offer this service. The wa...

Hi, Unfortunately if you went overdue with your first you are at an increased chance of going over with this baby. You can try long walks, swimming...

Hi, This does seem a little unusual. If you feel that you don’t want this attended you are within your rights to refuse. Best wishes, Alex.

Hi, THere is no reason why you cannot have a natural birth next time. Best wishes, Alex.

Hi, You can have a chekc up and an X-ray of your pelvis to determine if there is a problem wiht its shape and this may affect your ability to give ...

Hi, You are at an increased chance of having problems again, however, as your history is known you will probably be given some extra medication to ...

Hi, If you have chills you need to visit your GP for a check up. Best wihses, Alex.

Hi, YOu need to look at the persons award structure so that this can be determined. Best wihses, Alex.

Hi, I tis best that you talk to your midwives about your birth. Twins does tend to complicate the birth a little as there are two babies to check. ...

Hi, YOu have a very good chance of having a natural birth this time. You need to try to be as fit as possible and not get too tired when you are ne...

Hi, THis is not unusual and nothing to worry about. Your period will return soon and you may still be fertile during this time. Best wishes, Alex.

Hi, You need to firstly sort out your phobia of giving birth and hospitals. There are also other ways of giving birth outside a hospital. Talk to y...