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Home births are safe for mother and baby |
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Cutting the umbilical cord too quickly after birth increases the babies' risk of iron deficiency |
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Fathers should be present at the birth of their babies |
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Babies born into water are less likely to be admitted to a special care unit |
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Hypnosis reduces the need for pain relief during labour |
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Once a caesarean is performed, all future deliveries will be via caesarean |
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Epidurals increase the risk of assisted deliveries |
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Mothers aged 14-17 years old are more likely to give birth prematurely |
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Post natal checks should not be carried out by male midwives |
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Mothers should have 10 days bed rest after labour |
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