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Sterile Water Injections for labour pain
Sterile Water Injections for Back Labour The use of sterile water for pain relief is more common in countries such as the United States, Scandinavia and Canada. In the United States, Sterile Water papules [...]
Cord Care without Surgical Spirits
Surgical Spirits, or rubbing alcohol, is still routinely used in South Africa as the standard method of caring for the umbilical cord despite many other countries (such as the United Kingdom) discontinuing the practice due [...]
Homebirth
Homebirth This is a birth that happens in at a place which is not a medical facility ie. the mothers home or the house of a friend/family member. Prior to the mid-1900's childbirth always [...]
Unassisted Birth
Unassisted Free Birth This is when a woman decides to have a baby, at home, without the help of a medical professional (ie. Doctor or Midwife). Sometimes there may be assistance from a partner/friend/sister/doula [...]