Streptococcus B Testing in Pregnancy (GBS Testing). Streptococcus B infection is the most common cause of infection in newborns in the first three months of life. Early onset occurs within the first week of birth and has the potential to cause serious infection such as sepsis, pneumonia or meningitis. A later onset of the disease occurs between 7-89 days of age and can cause similar illness to the early onset GBS, but it tends to be more commonly meningitis. The World Healt

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A useful list of words and phrases for use during pregnancy and birth DOWNLOAD TRANSLATIONS HERE Pregnancy Labour/Birth Post Delivery...

A birth plan allows the health care professionals looking after you to see how you would prefer your Labour to run . It is a plan that is not written in stone, you may be advised to deviate from the plan for the well being of yourself and / or your baby. You yourself may also change your mind as the labour progresses. During your pregnancy you will have been thinking, reading and maybe attending birth preparation classes to prepare for your baby’s birth. It is advisable to di

It is a good idea have your bag packed by 36 weeks as you could go in to labour anytime in the weeks before your due date. Even you are...

Flu Vaccine Most countries in Europe recommend the flu vaccine in pregnancy. A pregnant woman’s immune system is more compromised during pregnancy, meaning she is more susceptible to catching infections and in the case of illnesses such as flu can potentially become sicker than she would in the non pregnant state. Risks include developing bronchitis or even pneumonia. Research shows that contracting flu in pregnancy can result in a smaller baby, premature delivery and in rare

Home birth is defined as giving birth to a baby in your place of residence. Most home births are attended by a Hebamme/midwife, though...