Anesthesia
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Kidney Stones While Pregnant
Asked by L.S. from Washington DC
on March 23, 2007
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Ok, this is my story and question. Last night I woke up in such a horrible pain in my left side that I ended up going to the emergency room. They told me that it seems...
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- L., I am so sorry to hear about your kidney stones! I know what you are going through, been there done that with two of my four pregnancies. The replies you have gott...
- L., I had kidney stones while pregnant. The first urologist I went to wanted me to stay on pain meds for the rest of my pregnancy. I didn't like that option s...
- Hi L., I had my first kidney stone when i was 5 months pregnant with my first child. At first, they thought i was in labor. But not, it was a kidney stone. I wen...
Looking for Advice Regarding Me Getting "Tied" or Him "Getting "Snipped" :-)
Asked by D.J. from New York
on August 15, 2009
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Hello ladies...I'm currently pregnant with my third child and due in nine weeks. My husband and I have decided that this is it for sure. We're discussing the options ...
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- It's by far simpler for a man but usually a macho thing for them to get over. Discuss it with your medic and go from there.
- Women do enough when it comes to children...delivery, bf, etc. I say have hubby go for the vasectomy. MUCH less invasive than a tubal. Less chances for complications, ...
- I would get the man snipped if that is what you and your husband are deciding. I myself just deliverd 3 weeks ago with my third and my husband and I have discussed him...
What's the Best Hospital to Deliver at for a Natural Birth?
Asked by P.K. from Detroit
on October 2, 2008
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I'd like help choosing a hospital that is most likely to allow a natural birth without unnecessary interventions. From the few questions I asked at my current OB's off...
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- I'm interested in the answers here! I'm living in Japan and moving back to FH soon. I've had 2 children here in Japan - one at a birthing center and one at home. I fig...
- Congratulations! What an exciting time this is for you. I'm so glad you have done research. One thing I would start with is making up your birthing plan. Write down...
- I haven't had a baby in 25 years, but I don't think the actual birthing has changed in 1000's of years! I do think doctors are a little too happy to push things faste...
Epidural Issues
Asked by J.P. from Jackson
on July 8, 2010
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I had a bad experience with an epidural procedure and now have a spinal headache that has lasted for the past 2 1/2 weeks since delivery. Has anyone else experienced i...
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- There are so very effective treatments. I would make sure to get in and get seen so you can have some relief. There is no reason for you to be miserable.
- This happened to me, too. Nothing was working, not even tylenol 3 and my head was killing me. What eventually made my headache go away was benedryl and caffeine. Ob...
- Mine FINALLY went away at 5 weeks post partum. Very difficult I know. I am so sorry for you! Hope it goes away soon!
Have You Hard a Scheduled C-section....experiences/advice Wanted
Asked by J.J. from San Francisco
on June 16, 2008
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I am 2 weeks away from my planned c-section & 40th week of pregnancy. This is my first baby & I am having a c-section due to the fact that I had back surgery less than...
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- Congratulations!! I had a planned c 4 months ago. It was wonderful. I knew I was going to have to have one and like you made my peace with it. It was a beautiful e...
- I had a scheduled c-section with my 2nd daughter, she is now 2 y/o. My 1st was an emergency c-section. The scheduled c-section was completely different than the emerge...
- Wow, only 2 more weeks…I can only imagine how excited you are right now! Thank you for posting such a great question! I had an emergency c-section but I do think I...
Ineffective Epidural for 1St Baby; OK with 2Nd?
Asked by A.T. from Rockford
on March 14, 2008
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When my son was born last January, my epidural was patchy at best. I had relief for about 45 minutes, and then the pain gradually became stronger. A 2nd dose was giv...
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- A lot depends on the anesthesiologist. Also, many women find a combination spinal/epidural to be more effective, so I would ask if that is something that is available...
- Hi A., my first epidural was great,didn't feel a thing, they thought it slipped,but didn't. The second didn't work at all, and Nurse from hell didn't wanted to call...
- I basically had the same delivery as you did with my first. I was hoping it was just the anesthesiologist, but I don't think it was now. With my second, I had the sa...
Advice on Toddler Tooth Injury
Asked by E.S. from Dallas
on January 17, 2009
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My 26 month old daughter fell flat on her face last weekend and cried of course, but had no bleeding or loose teeth from what I could tell, then ate well that night. ...
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- I really don't see how a missing tooth can cause a speech problem. I did not have this problem, but I did work at a dental office and saw almost everything. If the t...
- Just my opinion, but I think she will need the artificial tooth. I think it is very important for all her other teeth to align up correctly in the gums and will defini...
- It hasn't happened to mine, but a very good friend's daughter fell and broke one of her front teeth. Their peds dentist took out the tooth (not much left of it, poor ...
Different Hospital Prices - Need OBGYN in HEB Area
Asked by J.P. from Dallas
on March 7, 2008
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After researching the different prices for delivery at Baylor Greapevine ($4680) vs Harris Methodist HEB ($3500) and North Hills Hospital ($3038), I need a doctor in t...
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- Call the hospital that you've decided to deliver at and find out which docs deliver there. Then you can make your choice from that list.
- Have you checked out JPS? I didn't qualify but they take patients who's income exceeds medicaid requirements. We delivered at Baylor Grapevine and after all was said...
- You are correct in your price estimation. I gave birth to my 3rd child with no insurance coverage and we paid right at $10,000. I delivered at Harris HEB and that is...
Baby Position
Asked by C.G. from New York
on March 9, 2009
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36 wks pg and baby in transverse position. MD not concened but hoping it will turn on its own by labor time. anyone deal with this or need c-section? thx.
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- both of my boys were transverse and both turned in time, however, I have heard of babys turning during labor in the right place so if your MD is not worried then try t...
- It is very unusual to have your baby (singleton) be transverse by the time you give birth. My son was complete breech (full term, singleton) when I went into labor at...
- You can possibly request an external cephalic version, where the doctor can attempt to rotate the baby to vertex (head down) from the outside of your abdomen. Some wom...
Need to Hear That 2Nd Births Were "Easier" than First!
Asked by R.S. from Chicago
on August 7, 2011
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Hi Mom's,
In a nutshell, my first birth 2 years ago was not fun...they think my water had broken well before I arrived to the hospital...I labored 36 hours without ...
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- My births got easier every time :) and I have 5! I had medication only with number 1 and number 5 (number 5 --- over 3 days induction). Never had a C-section. Good luck!!
- I recommend that you talk with JoAnne Lindberg at www.birthlink.com She gives advice about birthing choices and is very knowledgeable about resources in the Chicago a...
- My first was tough too. They said I "giggled the second one out". It was so much easier--I was very lucky. Good luck to you too!
