10 Ways to Ease Morning Sickness | Window to the Womb
When you ask someone who is pregnant, what is the worst part about pregnancy the answer is usually ‘the morning sickness’. Some women are blessed and don’t suffer from morning sickness or if they do it’s only for a short period of time. But some aren’t as lucky and suffer from morning sickness for a […]
Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) in Pregnancy | Window to the Womb
Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) or pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PPGP) is very common. In fact, it affects up to one in five pregnant women. If causes many women a constant niggling pain, but it can also be so severe that it leaves some stranded-on crutches until birth. Fortunately, there is lots of help available and […]
What is the Bishop Score? | Window to the Womb
The Bishop Score is used to assess the ripeness of your cervix. Your midwife will need to find this out before inducting labour because it helps to tell whether your body is ready to go into labour. Your Bishop score is based on the findings of a vaginal examination by your midwife. With a gloved […]
Bonding with Your Baby | Window to the Womb
As a new mum, you will find people ask you many personal questions regarding your pregnancy and the birth but one thing that some people do like to ask you as a new mum is, “do you feel the bond with your baby?” This question can be quite patronising for some mums; not because they […]
The Stages of Childbirth Explained | Window to the Womb
No two women’s labour experiences are the same. Nobody can guess what your labour will be like, or how long it will last. However, you can do some things to prepare yourself. The Stages of Labour Labour progresses in three stages: Stage 1: When contractions gradually open up the cervix, which is the neck of […]
Smoking During Pregnancy: The Facts
Finding out you’re pregnant as a smoker comes with the pressure to quit… Read more here to learn the facts about smoking during pregnancy.
