Category: Labour & Delivery
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What I Wish I Knew Before a C-Section: My Experience with Two C-Sections
When I got pregnant for the first time, I never expected that I might have two C-sections. My first baby was born by emergency C-section after many hours of labour. I have shared my full first birth story here, including how my labour progressed and how I ended up having an emergency C-section. Three years…
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My Second Birth Story: Planned C-Section, NICU Stay & Newborn Jaundice
Just like every birth story is different, my second birth was supposed to be different from my first—and in many ways, it was. With my first baby, I went through around 32 hours of labour before finally having an emergency C-section. You can read my full experience here: My First Baby Birth Story: From 37…
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My First Baby Birth Story: From 37 Weeks to an Emergency C-Section
I was 37 weeks pregnant when I went to bed that evening thinking about something completely ordinary: clothes shopping. I didn’t realise that the little one in my tummy had other plans. My husband and I were lying on the bed talking about our baby. We still needed a few more clothes, so we thought…
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How to Prepare for Labor and Delivery: What Actually Needs to Be Ready Before Your Due Date
As you enter the final weeks of pregnancy, you may start feeling anxious about labour. Don’t worry, feeling nervous or unsure as your due date gets closer is completely normal. It’s time to start preparing all the necessary things like baby clothes, hospital needs, and more. It also helps to know what to expect when…