Preparing for Birth
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What
variations are there in the way people respond to learning of
a pregnancy? Why is the physical condition (and intake of substances)
of the mother during the first twelve weeks of foetal develop
so critically important? What are the symptoms of morning sickness?
What is an average weight gain during pregnancy? What rules
need to be followed concerning diet and exercise during pregnancy?
What is involved in going to the doctor for a check up? Why
is breastmilk superior in nutritional value to formula? What
anxieties, fears and expectations are normal during the final
countdown? What signals the onset of labour? What is an 'active
birth'?
(25
mins.) - Year of Production 1993
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The First Few Months of Life
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What
variations occur in the length, pain and nature of labour? What
is an epidural? What is a breach delivery? For what reason will
a caesarian birth be performed? How do mothers feel the first
few days after the birth? What is 'demand feeding'? What problems
can develop with breast feeding? How do mothers cope with disruption
to their sleeping patterns? What is the typical pattern of weight
gain by infants? How does the behaviour of babies change during
the first few months? What are the major lifestyle changes experienced
by the family?
(24
mins.) - Year of Production 1993
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