Charing
Tuesday 1830
Thursday 1000
Angela Higginbottom
Classes run by Puddleducks East Kent.
Aquanatal classes near Ashford, Kent
The Green Health Club
What is Epidural? An Epidural is an anesthesia used for pain relief during labor. It is an injection in which the medicines are delivered through a catheter (a narrow plastic tube) into the epidural space just outside the spinal cord and spinal fluid. What does Epidural procedure involve? An epidural is done by a special doctor anesthesiologist. You may be asked to arch or curve your lower back while sitting or lying. After cleaning the lower back, the doctor will inject with medicines. Using a guided needle, the catheter is inserted into the epidural space outside the spine. The needle is then removed and catheter is placed throughout the labor. It is used inject any medicines for pain relief as needed. What are the Benefits of Epidural? An epidural is an effective pain relief. It has less side effects. It can be used in both vaginal delivery and c-section. It can be used throughout the labor. Most women feels no pain after Epidural. It is a local anesthesia and will not make you sleepy. Will it Affect my Baby? An epidural is a safe procedure which does not affect your baby. What are the Side Effects of Epidural? For a […]
Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy? Many couples have this question in mind. They just don’t want to risk the baby in any way. In most of the cases, it is absolutely safe to have sex during pregnancy. However, if you have any complication during your pregnancy and your doctor has advised to have complete bed rest or other sort of precautions, they will inform you or you should feel free to ask this question to them. In such cases, you might be advised to avoid having a relationship during your pregnancy to avoid any further complications. Will sex during pregnancy harm the baby? In normal pregnancies it does not harm your baby in any way. Your baby is in your placenta which is much inside your body and protects your baby in many ways. Sex during pregnancy will not harm the baby. The protective covering of the baby – the amniotic fluid and strong muscles – will keep the baby safe. Will Sex Trigger Labor? Again if you are having a normal pregnancy, you need not worry about anything. However, in case of complications, your doctor will advise you to avoid it. You might want to consult […]
Getting baby home is one of the most lovely experiences you can ever imagine. It starts with selecting your special outfit, make sure it is comfortable and baby feed friendly. Next, figure out baby outfit. Needless to say, consider the weather first. You don’t want to under or over dress your cutie pie. Now we focus on the baby room or nursery or magic kingdom or whatever you call it. Here are some simple tips to help you plan and decorate the special room in a special way: 1- Select a theme for the room: Believe me this is where you start and once this battle is won, the impending war is a piece of cake. Discuss a theme with your partner or throw a dice. Once you decide, get cracking. Don’t worry too much wondering if your baby will like it or not and don’t go overboard too, this is a temporary theme and the baby won’t complain for a few years. Once they grow up, they will tell you what they want in their room. For now, go with you gut and focus on adding pastels which your baby may find comforting. 2- Use washable wall paper or […]