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10 Cards in this Set
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CHILDBIRTH CHOICES
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- Birth Centres - Home |
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MEDICAL REASONS FOR A HOSPITAL BIRTH
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- Mother over 35 years - Very large/small/premature baby - History of complications |
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HOME BIRTH
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- Midwife must be booked - Comfortable bed for the mother - Cot and equipment for the baby - Plenty of hot water |
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ADVANTAGES OF HOME BIRTH |
- More relaxed - Freedom to move around the home - Less interference from medical staff |
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HOSPITAL BIRTH |
Almost 100% births occur in hospital due to availability of equipment and medical staff in case of complications. |
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ADVANTAGES OF HOSPITAL BIRTHS
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- Epidural only available in hospital - Midwives can give the mother a break by taking the baby to the nursery - Constant support from midwives after the birth |
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BIRTH CENTRES |
- Most are independent, but hospitals opening midwife led units alongside consultant led maternity units |
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ADVANTAGES OF BIRTH CENTRES |
- Mother more likely to have one-to-one care from a midwife - Offer a lot of support for breast-feeding - Offer a high level of post-natal care |
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PACKING A BAG FOR THE BIRTH
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- Newborn nappies/cotton wool - Newborn sleepsuits, socks etc. - Toiletries - Maternity pads |
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OBSTETRICIAN
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Doctor who specialises in the care of pregnant women during labour and after birth |
