Thursday 1330
Class run by registered midwife.
Aquanatal classes near Congleton
Congleton Leisure Centre, Worrall St Congleton CW12 1DT UK
Folic acid also known as Vitamin B9 is one of the most important vitamin you need to take before conception and during pregnancy. Your midwife or doctor would have already recommended you to take a prenatal vitamin which includes the daily recommended requisite of 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid before and during pregnancy can help prevent birth defects of your baby’s brain and spinal cord. You can also top it up every morning with a bowl of dry fruit and fortified cereal (corn flakes / oats). Why do I need Folic Acid, what are the benefits? Folic acid is very important for the development of a healthy foetus. Folic acid can reduce the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs) significantly. Your baby’s neural tube may not close correctly due to the lack of Folic acid and she could develop the following health problems Spina bifida: incomplete spinal cord development Anencephaly: incomplete brain development Cleft lip and palate Premature birth Low birth weight Miscarriage Poor growth in the womb Preeclampsia Heart disease Stroke Some types of cancers Alzheimer’s disease What is Folic Acid and when should I start taking Folic Acid? Folic acid is a form of a Vitamin B called […]
What is C-Section? A c-section or cesarean section is the delivery of the baby using surgery. A C-section is recommended if a vaginal birth is not possible or if it is not safe. What are the Causes of C-Section? A C-Section is usually done when: There is any complication in delivery. If you have any problem with placenta. If the mom’s health condition is very bad. If the mom had a previous cesarean. If you have infections in the birth canal. If it is a premature birth. If there is multiple pregnancy. If there is excessive vaginal bleeding. If there is any complication in the size or position of the baby. If the labor is not progressing. Is C-Section safe? In usual cases C-section is safe for both mom and baby. If there is any problem, C-section can be complicated. Some of the risks of c-section include: Excessive Bleeding Infection – There is chance of getting infection on wounds or womb in c-section. Blood clots in legs is commonly seen after C-section. In some cases there is a risk of small cuts on the baby. Normally with experienced doctors, you might not face such issues. Why do I need C-Section? […]
Am I in Labor? Any pain you feel during pregnancy keep you thinking if you are in actual labor or it’s just any other normal pain. Pregnancy is a period when you face a lot of different pains and discomforts. Not every pain is the labor pain. Here are some signs and symptoms that you experience during labor and delivery and that will help you understand the difference: What are the Signs of Labor? Signs of labor vary in each woman. Some women may not experience any signs of labor. Some of the common signs include: Contractions – Stronger and frequent contractions can be a sign of labor. Labor contractions can pain your back and abdomen. Some women may experience false labor contractions or Braxton Hicks contractions in earlier stages. Lightening – Lightening occurs if your baby descends into your pelvis. You may feel to urinate more often. Lightening occur a few weeks before birth. Water Breaks – When your membranes break, the amniotic fluid surrounding the baby may come out in a trickle or a gush. This is known as water break. Water break can be accompanied by labor pain or the pain might come a little later. Mucus […]