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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: Going to Hospital Before Water Breaks    —Austin, TX

"Other than the pain of labor, is there really a reason to go to the hospital if your water hasn't broken yet? I know ..."

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Your second labor and delivery will be much different than your first. Your body has been through it before and now knows what to do. No, there is no reason to go to t...

Congratulations on your new baby! No, there is no reason unless you have a specific reason from your doctor.. Just be aware that many second babies come lots fas...

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Q: Depression Before Delivery?    —Midlothian, TX

"I am 39 weeks pregnant with #5 and I am not handling this well at all! I am constantly crying and just plain feeling..."

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I was 13 days past my due date w/ my second who is now 17 months. I was scheduled for a c-section the following day. I think nipple stimulation is what finally worked ...

Tell your doc how you are feeling just in case you have post partom (sp?) depression. Tell your family that you would appreciate any help that they can give you when ...

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Q: Cord Blood Banking    —Cedar Park, TX

"Does anyone have experience with cord blood banking? I don't personally know anyone who has participated in this but..."

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Only because you have a relative with a condition do I offer this. RESEARCH,RESEARCH,RESEARCH. and I would defently try to go with a local bank.this way it is easer to...

Hi Sherri, The oldest cord blood bank in the country is Cord Blood Registry. Last week I was invited to a talk by the first scientist to ever bank cord blood. Hi so...

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Q: Seeking Non C-section Happy Doctor in DeLand Area    —Deland, FL

"I was wondering if anyone who has had mulitples in the DeLand area actually had a doctor who wasn't immediately ready..."

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Did you ask your midwife if she could deliver at the hospital with the attending dr's supervision. that might be a possiblity. My family dr. is dr feldman in deland. h...

Hi E. Congrats on the twins!!! I had a med. free birth w/ my son....and went the longwood hosp. There they let me do everything I wanted to do....I did not even use a...

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Q: Seeking Advice from Moms Who Have Had or Tried to Have a VBAC.    —Denver, CO

"Good day, My name is B. and I am seeking advice from women who have had or who tried to have a VBAC (Vaginal Delivery..."

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Hi B., I successfully had a VBAC with my daughter. What made it successful for me was finding a supportive care provider (asking lots of questions!) and choosing a...

Lots of good advice here already, but I have to add that my unmedicated VBAC was and is still very important to me, and a hugely satisfying and empowering experience!!...

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Q: Lots of Contractions but Nothing Consistant    —Tomball, TX

"I am 37 weeks pregnant with my second baby and i have been having contractions on and off for a week...last week i ha..."

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The longer you can go without your water breaking the better. Contractions may be intense before the water breaks, but breaking the water speeds everything up, that's...

I had contractions on and off from about a 38 weeks and was dialated to 2 and 75% effaced the whole time and actually went to the hospital after they went on for about...

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Q: High Risk OBGYN?    —Fort Lauderdale, FL

"I have had two miscarriages and have tested positive for Lupus. Still going through some tests now like specific Lupu..."

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Hello J.- I have a high risk pregnany and have had several complications so far that could have caused a misscarriage or birth defects in my baby to be born. Fortnate...

I too see Dr. Barada. Highly recommended. I have also seen Dr. Rodriguez in the same practice who is very knowledgeable but I find Dr. Barada more personable. If you ...

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Q: How to Explain to Five Year Old About How a Baby Gets Out?    —Columbia, SC

"My five year old little girl is very excited about becoming a big sister. Only problem, she is very curious. She ha..."

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When my son was asking questions about babies, I simply told him that he came through a birth canal to be born. That was enough at his age and he never asked again.

I always found the best way to handle it is to ask her how she thinks the baby comes out. She may already have an idea (if you watch Baby Story or any of those type s...

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Q: Hospital Preference for Birth?    —Reno, NV

"Hi Everyone, I'm trying to decide whether we'll go with Renown or St. Mary's for our first baby, due this June. An..."

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I have had babies at both and I would recommend St. Mary's. St. Mary's was a nicer environment and I never had to share a room there! I was put in a room with someone ...

Hi... I suggest St. Mary's. Although I haven't been to Renown in a very long time. Too bad you aren't in Carson. Carson Tahoe Regional is wonderful!! I had my 3 at...

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Q: Pleaase Share Your Experience at Rush Copley Hospital.    —Naperville, IL

"Hi ladies. I am 18 weeks pregnant and I'm considering switching my doctor's offices. This would also require me to ..."

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I had 3 children there, they are now 5,4, &2. I liked everything excpet the postpartum room. It was fine but pretty small & a bit outdated. The staff made up for th...

P., I delivered my son at Rush Copley five years ago. I thought everyone there was wonderful. There were some complications with the delivery. (My son was backwards...

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