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In Pictures: A third time mother’s water birth at home
Image/Video Removed All birth stories and images featured in 42 weeks have been generously shared by members of the public in Ireland. If you would like to take part and share your story, we would love...
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A gentle VBAC water birth at home
It was 2am on Tuesday morning, 5th March, and I woke up to cramps. They were very manageable, really just felt like period cramps. After timing them for about 40 minutes, it seemed they were 10 minutes...
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Country Comparison: Fast home birth in water for an Irish mother in Australia
We moved to Western Australia in May 2012 and I became pregnant in July. I immediately decided I would have this baby at home with minimal intervention or pressure on me like last time. I applied to...
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No Epidural? Pain management alternatives and tips – Part 1
In a previous article, 42 weeks explored the epidural and other medical pain relief interventions for labour. You can read it here: Epidural, Is it right for You? This week, 42 weeks looks at ways to...
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No Epidural? Pain management alternatives and tips – Part 3: Water Therapy,...
The use of water during labour is used widely across the world. Apart from delivering and labouring in water, many women find using a bath or shower during labour provides significant comfort and...
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