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How to Deal with Labor and Delivery
Asked by C.W. from Minneapolis
on February 21, 2008
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I am do very soon and i was hoping to get some advice on what to expect and or ways to deal with labor and delivery. I'm afraid that i will be in the middle of pushin...
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- I just had a baby boy in Auguest. He was my first also. I had been told by everyone how great an epidural was so after being in pain for a while i did get the epidural...
- I agree with the response listen to your body and be open to anything. Let the nurses know up front how you feel even if you aren't sure how that is. Both my boys ...
- I have had 2 babies and cannot even BEGIN to imagine doing it drug-free! I even got an epidural headache after the 1st one and still don't regret it. In my opinion, ...
Balanced Book on Labor and Delivery
Asked by K.Z. from Minneapolis
on July 28, 2006
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Hi,
I'm due in November and I'm looking for some literature that explains options for labor and delivery (medicated, natural, etc.)in a balanced way. All of the books...
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- I found that the childbirth class we took was extremely helpful. They talked about many options and the pros and cons of each.
- Hi; I am a doula and midwife. I work in a busy hospital. The best book I know of is, "Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn". It is, in my opinion, an excellent book...
- I thought the Big Book of Birh by Erica Lyons was fabulous. It was a well rounded, informative book- meant to empower us to deliver in the best way possible. I didn'...
Future Mom Terrified of Labor and Delivery
Asked by D.V. from Appleton
on May 19, 2009
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I am wondering if anyone out there can calm my strong fear of going through childbirth.
I am 36 weeks this week with my first (and probably only child... read on... ...
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- I had my son when I was 19 and only used a little pain meds towards the end with the bad contractions. I had first daughter and did the same. With my last daughter I h...
- I learned two very good things from my childbirth class that got me through labor: 1. Focus on your goal: healthy baby, healthy Mom. Our teacher, who is also a doul...
- Dear D., You are not alone!!!! I felt some of the fear you are experiencing too and I don't think I am that good at taking pain either. When I finally started hav...
Induced Labor
Asked by E.Z. from Indianapolis
on January 22, 2008
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Hello Everyone
I know some of you must have gone through the experience of induced labor. There is a chance that this could be my option according to my OB. So I was ...
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- Here is what I found with my labor and delivery experiences. My first was induced. I went to the hospital scared to death of pitocin because of the horror stories I ...
- Do not freak out, as with anything baby/labor related it is up to the individual, being induced doesn't mean it is going to be worse or better than a natural birth, it...
- I was induced with my one and only because I was 9 days overdue. I was in labor for 8 hours, pushed 22 minutes, and that was it. I didn't use any painkillers. I was...
Help! Has Anyone Ever Gone Through a Delivery While Being Fully Under Anesthesia
Asked by C.R. from Dallas
on October 27, 2009
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I'm 12 weeks pregnant and went for my check up yesterday w/my OB/GYN. Everything is going well, thank God, however she has a concern with my back issues. I had back su...
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- When I had my daughter I was completely under. I had back surgery when I was 12 yrs old and there was too much scar tissue to guarantee an epidural would work. My daug...
- Hello, I did had my kid under a full anesthesia. I was admited to the hospital to do a natural birth after couple of hours doctor told me baby is too big for me so we ...
- I was fully under for my first one(I have #5 due in Jan.) It was an emergency C-section. They only had a few minuets to get him out also. Other than being freaked ou...
Husband Faints During Delivery - What Do I Do?!
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on January 18, 2010
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I am expecting, and my hubby is not going to make it through delivery! He faints at the slightest sight of blood, and the thought of hospitals makes him sick. What d...
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- I would ask a good friend who has gone through delivery, or hire a doula. I would still make your husband be there, he will probably regret not being there later on. ...
- As a Doula myself (and completely biased, I admit) I would suggest looking for a Doula in your area. Many Doulas advertise on Craigslist and other maternity websites. ...
- Leave your husband at home take a Doula (http://www.dona.org/) with you to the hospital
How Many of You Went into Early Labor?
Asked by H.H. from Los Angeles
on July 16, 2010
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I'd love to hear from you early, on time and late moms. I'm 36+ weeks and still toying around with the crazy idea of going VBAC. I'm thinking of making the deal with...
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- Well my first pregnancy was a PROM at 28 weeks twin delivery. After 2 days of labor stopping meds, my body was delivering the babies weather we wanted them to come or...
- I had to be induced both times because both of my boys were VERY content to just hang out and bake for a little longer. I also know that my due dates were very accurat...
- My first was two weeks late, 25 + hours of labor and had to have an emergency cesarean. With my second I had a planned cesarean at 38 weeks because my doctor thought t...
Husband Does Not Want to Be in Delivery Room
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on June 14, 2010
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I am pregnant with my hubby's first. My hubby gets very faint and ill at the sight of blood. He has stated to me that he wishes to not be in the delivery room when t...
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- This is a fantastic event you are anticipating. And it's unlikely to fit your ideal picture, no matter what that is, when it arrives. As shocking as this truth is,...
- He needs to speak with other fathers about this issue - they could give him some helpful insight. I would think he will deeply regret not being in the delivery room. Y...
- I'd let him know he can stand up by your head and not have to see anything. he can help lift you while you're pushing. Good luck and congrats!!!
Labor Pain Management Advice
Asked by K.G. from Portland
on October 23, 2010
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Hi moms (and dads),
Everyone on here seems to have such great suggestions, so I'm looking to do some brainstorming about pain management during labor. My (very) brie...
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- If you don't want to take another class try reading about natural birth. i found Ima May's Guide to Childbirth very helpful. It has been in print for awhile but it i...
- I would avoid pitocen if you can. Pitocen makes labor faster (for most women) but it also makes the pain A LOT more intense. I would talk to your doctor about why th...
- Did hypnobirthing with baby #1. My labor was 23 hours and one push. I didn't even consider drugs. I said "ow" once during the ring of fire, but other than that, it was...
Au Natural Labor???
Asked by A.L. from Salt Lake City
on September 1, 2010
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My question is this: Have any of you done a natural labor after doing an epidural with previous labor/delivery? I would like to try natural with just a local for the s...
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- Hi-- I did natural with both of mine--one was 18 hours of back labor--the other was two quick hours. I can tell you that by nine centimeters the pain doesn't get any...
- Your second labor sounds a lot like my first- and if you can get to that point than you can do it. I have had 2 kids without epidurals. The first I got a local and t...
- First: contact your Insurance company or agent (this is their JOB) and get a clear picture of what your benefits are. Do you have a family deductible? An out of poc...
