Anesthesia
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Shoulder Dystocia
Asked by K.L. from Dallas
on December 4, 2007
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Hi Ladies,
I had an OB appointment yesterday afternoon and what I thought would just be a normal weekly, down to the wire, appointment turned out to be something co...
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- I don't know your ob ans what his track record is for c-s. I do know some Drs like to push c-s during the holiday season though. Shoulder dystocia is a real thin...
- Hi. My baby was breeched and i had a c-section. before i found out, i planned to have him naturally with no drugs but soon it all had to change. you just have to do w...
- I am a labor and delivery nurse. I have seen shoulder dystocia many times before. What happens is when the head will come out but the shoulders will not. It is an e...
Seeking Affordable or In-Training Doula
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on November 23, 2009
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I just found out I am pregnant with our first child. I've always believed in having a natural birth that is drug free especially since I have a reaction to anesthetic...
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- My friend Hannah is a doula in Ft. Worth. Not sure if she takes clients in your area. Here's her website http://www.belliesinbloom.blogspot.com/
- SM, Give me a call, I am sure I can either help you myself or steer you in the direction of a doula in training. I live near Custer and Renner. I am a DONA certifi...
- Have you considered having a home birth with a midwife? Many insurances will cover midwife costs. This route is cheaper than delivering in the hospital and less risk...
Vaginal Birth Vs. C-section Due
Asked by S.W. from Norfolk
on March 25, 2008
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My doctor has been talking to me for a while about having a planned C-section due to a tramatic first birth with my 9 lb 2 oz son. During my first delivery I had a th...
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- I haven't had a vaginal birth, so I can't compare, but I've had 2 c-sections. They were absolutely fine. I didn't have any pain at all. The most important thing is ...
- S., I had planned for a vaginal birth but developed complications during my last week of pregnancy, so the doctor decided to induce labor. Unfortunately I failed to d...
- S., I don't know if this will help... However, I have had a total of 3 children, all vaginal births. The first was a breeze, but my second was tough, I too was on p...
Natural Miscarriage Versus D & C
Asked by D.J. from Amarillo
on December 4, 2008
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First of all, thank you for all the advice you have given me concerning my recent pregnancy complications. I am about 8 weeks along in a pregnancy that is not going w...
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- first, i'm really sorry :( i have been there three times all around 9 weeks. if i were you, i would NOT have the d&c unless it becomes medically necessary. i have...
- I am so sorry and my heart goes out to you and your husband. Just be sure and don't let them rush you. I'll pray for you and your family, God Bless
- I would opt for the D&C in your situation because of how far along you are but I would STRONGLY suggest waiting to be 100% sure that the pregnancy is not viable. With ...
VBAC Vs. Repeat Cesarean
Asked by M.G. from San Antonio
on August 26, 2008
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At 42 weeks I was induced and I had to have a cesarean with my 1st child after 15 hours of labor and I only got to 5cm and my baby went into fetal distress. I was stuc...
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- 1st and foremost...do you trust your dr with your life and that of your unborn baby? If so, I would trust the Dr's judgement. I drove 2 1/2 hours to deliver my 3rd chi...
- I am a first time mom, but many of my friends have had VBAC's and actually took HypnoBirthing classes to reduce the pain during birth so that they could have natural b...
- I am a Labor and dDelivery nurse with 8 years exp. 1. what is the estimated fetal weight in grams? 2. what is your height, and shoe size? (sounds crazy, but we have...
Has Anyone Out There Had a VBAC? (Vaginal Birth After C-section)
Asked by L.C. from Miami
on April 28, 2009
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Hi, I am a 30 year old mom to a vivacious 3 yr. old boy. I am 6 months pregnant with my second child. I had an emergency c-section with my first child. I was fully ...
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- I had 2 c's after vaginal; but two friends had vbacs and said they'd have preferred not to. Vaginal birth is not fun. Neither is a c-section; but at least you can calm...
- yes i did. my first son was breach so i had to have a C-section. but my second son born 6 years later was a vaginal birth. you can only have a vaginal after a c-sectio...
- My first was delivered by C-section. Then I had the next 4 VBAC with no problem. It could depend on the type of C-section they did because with some they say you can...
Vbac
Asked by S.H. from Jacksonville
on June 11, 2010
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I have two children. I am thinking about having another child but I do not want to have another c section. I am scared after what happen with my daughter. I had my son...
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- Google vbacs in your area. There may be a VBAC association like there is in Atlanta. I have two good friends who have had successful Vbacs after finding doctors and mi...
- I would look for an ob ( or a few) who is willing to do VBACs and have that doctor look at your specific medical history. I have 2 children and had 2 c-sections. I t...
- Definitely go to www.ican-online.com and also look at the Birth Survey, which gives you real moms' feedback on providers and hospitals. It sounds like you have a lot o...
Need Some Opinions & Reassurance on C-sections!!!
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on February 15, 2007
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I am due to have my 2nd baby any day now. Unfortunately it was discovered that just like my 4 year old son, this baby has a heart defect. Because of finding this out e...
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- J., As you can see, everyone has a different experience. My daughter was born by C-Section 3 yrs ago and it wasn't easy for me. My best advice, other than agreeing w...
- I just had a csection 3 1/2 months ago. I have two beautiful girls and had I known how easy a csection was I would have had one with the first child. I did not plan ...
- I have had 3 c-sections. The first time I let myself "take things slow". Don't make that mistake!! I know it will be uncomfortable but the sooner you get moving the be...
So Nervous About C Section
Asked by K.S. from New York
on May 26, 2011
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I am 37 weeks, baby is breech, had a version today, unsucessful. c section scheduled for 39 weeks. my first was a normal vaginal delivery. i have a 2 year old. i ...
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- *With a toddler I say allow plenty of help from others so you're not having to get up and move around too much. *What to pack: Very large cotton undies that will res...
- K., 2nd opinion? There are other options for 'versions' out there - please check them out! C-section should be *last * on your doc's list, not the casual fallback! Oh...
- I had a C-Section and all went well. In fact, because of the natural endorphines that come from breast feeding, I didn't even need pain meds. I know there were g...
36 Weeks Pregnant with Unfounded Fears of Dying with Repeat C-section or H1N1
Asked by N.C. from Los Angeles
on October 31, 2009
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Hi, I feel silly but I am going to ask this question to all of you moms out there...did any of you experience unfounded fears in your last month about death? I have a ...
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- Just wanted to address the issue of VBAC and say that I have many female friends who are doctors, and they all feel that a cesarean is safer than a VBAC -- and have a...
- N., Please check out ICAN's website (Int'l Cesarean Awareness Network) http://ican-online.org for GREAT information on repeat cesareans and VBAC. There are risks wit...
- Go for the VBAC for sure. The risk of uterine rupture is not much higher than a woman who has never had a c-section. I think they use that as a scare tactic. VBAC's...
