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Breastfeeding tips
Feeding and wellbeing advisor Vicki Scott provides some top tips on breastfeeding in public

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Pelvimetry Postpartum
Perineum Pre-eclampsia
Pethidine Pregna
Pica Premature/pre-term birth
Placenta Primigravida
Placenta praevia Primipara
Post-mature pregnancy Prolapsed cord
Posterior presentation

Placenta
The liver-like tissue that connects the embryo to the wall of the uterus. The umbilical cord links from the placenta to the baby. This organ provides nourishment to the baby and removes waste products.