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Being pregnant

Very often women embarking on their first pregnancy are plagued with fears of the unknown. Anuradha Gandhi, an expectant mother, sees herself anxious, eager and yet vulnerable.

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Giving Birth to the Idea of a Child

It came before the idea itself! A cute or rude culmination of a honeymoon.

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Trip to the Gynaecologist

While friends and visitors kept company, a visit to the Gynaecologist was a true 'eye-opener'!

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A Miracle Birth

A pregnancy case that all doctors turned away from. And a woman of courage. A story of Shanti, a dwarf, who gave birth to a child almost half her size. And now the birth of her child is being referred to as "the miracle of Moradabad".

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How to Tell When Labour Begins

Labour begins with contractions that start as a backache which travels around to the front. Or it could begin with a blood-stained discharge or a sudden flow of water.

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'Don't Waste Your Pain, Push'

When your first child is growing inside you, it is hard to believe all they say about childbirth being the most amazing experience of your life. How could the legendary pain of giving birth be memorable or amazing, you wonder...

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Labour Day

A fairly comprehensive idea of what to expect on your labour day.

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Orthopaedician, Gynaecologist or Driver?

I know nothing about orthopaedics or gynaecology, anything else is okay, I said to K.

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Say Good Bye to sleep

It's a common problem. Most parents go through it sometime in life. We're talking about parents who have to stay awake at odd hours with the arrival of a newborn. Pavan Bhatia, who has recently become a father, shares his experiences with us.