Questions tagged labour

Hi, Sometimes you can experience an implantation bleed in early pregnancy and sometimes this can be mistaken as a period when in fact you are alre...

Hi Jenny, It is always less risk having a vaginal birth for the mother and baby. If your doctor is recommending a caesarean, however, he may not r...

Hi, Your baby may be positioned in an unusual place that is placing pressure in that area for now. Hopefully they will move soon and you will feel...

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

Hi Jeena, You can enjoy a healthy sex life during pregnancy. Sometimes you can get uncomfortable in certain positions so it is up to you to work o...

Hi, You need to visit your GP and get a referral for your local hospital. The hospital more than likely will be unable to offer a partner a place ...

Hi, Your vaginal discharge does get thicker and there is more of it during pregnancy. If the smell is offensive or the colour is green you need to...

Hi, You can have intercourse for as long as you feel comfortable. Some women find side lying more comfortable. It won’t trigger early labour...

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

Hi Stacey, The level looks fine for early pregnancy. I am not sure why he want you back soon but it may be for more tests or to recheck the ones t...

Hi, You can successfully feed but it helps if you prepare your nipples during pregnancy. You can wear shields inside your bra to help and you can ...

Hi, There have been some studies that have found that they can have a small beneficial effect on the length of labour. However, there are many pre...

Hi, This may be a sign of early labour. Check if the pains are regular if they aren’t then try to get some rest and wait and see. Best w...

Hi Nicole, There is treatment for haemorrhoids available at your pharmacy. The haemorrhoids won’t affect the birth. Best wishes, Alex

Hi, This does not definitely indicate that you will go into early labour. Talk to your carers as you may need a check up. Best wishes, Alex

Hi, You can successfully feed but it helps if you prepare your nipples during pregnancy. You can wear shields inside your bra to help and you can ...

Hi There, Sounds to me as though you are on the right track, you have introduced a bottle so that is one hurdle dealt with. Now it is a matter of...

Hi Simone, Yes avoiding dairy is generally what is recommended when there is a cow’s milk protein allergy. An allergy to milk is when babie...

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, Thank you for your enquiry. The cramping that you are feeling is probably strong Braxton Hicks. All of this is helping your body to get ready ...

Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. You need to visit your GP as you may have an infection. It is difficult for me to be sure but it may be a urinary ...

Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. Unfortunately I am unable to recommend an individual midwife to you. Try to talk to any women that you may know th...

Hi Kylie, I`m a midwife dealing with pregnancy, childbirth and newborns, so it`s probably better for you to consult your GP or Early Childhood Hea...

Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. It is very common to have aches in unusual places during pregnancy. Groin pain is very common and it can be from t...

Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. Women who experience high blood pressure and minor pre-eclampsia often experience quick labours so do well with a ...

Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. Engagement can occur at any time but sometimes it doesn’t happen until early labour with subsequent pregnanc...

Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. Spotting in early pregnancy is quite common but you still need to have a check up. You have some definite signs of...

Hi Betsy, It does sound as if you are having a few problems. You could try some yoga as this helps the sciatic pain and also your flexibility. It ...

Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. There are some devices these days that help perineal stretching before birth. This is very beneficial for scarring...

Hi Tess, Thank you for your enquiry. You child will grow out of this condition. Hang in there it will go away. Best wishes, Alex