Angie

“usually the louder that someone gets, the closer to having a baby they are. There are particular noises that happen around that pushing stage for many women, so if you're going into a unit and you hear some shouting and screaming, normally it's because they're about to have their baby in their arms.”

“And from experience, usually the louder that someone gets, the closer to having a baby they are.”

“The best way to check your baby's temperature and know how many layers is to place a couple of fingers on their chest or their back. If your baby feels really sticky, clammy, very warm, then remove a layer. If they feel cool to the touch, then add a layer.”

“But we do need more research and studies in this area to really confirm whether or not pineapples can help with speeding up labour, helping that cervical ripening, and potentially helping with spontaneous vaginal births too.”

“But we do need more research and studies in this area to really confirm whether or not pineapples can help with speeding up labour, helping that cervical ripening, and potentially helping with spontaneous vaginal births too.”

“Do not delay, do not do anything at home, just call your maternity unit straight away, and they should invite you straight in.”

“Do not delay, do not do anything at home, just call your maternity unit straight away, and they should invite you straight in.”

“But we do need more research and studies in this area to really confirm whether or not pineapples can help with speeding up labour, helping that cervical ripening, and potentially helping with spontaneous vaginal births too.”

“So number one is your body has just birthed a baby, your uterus is basically climbed Everest going through labour and birth, or it's been through major surgery. And having that tea and toast provides carbohydrates.”