Birth Plan: Myself
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Thoughts on Writting a Birth Plan?
Asked by S.W. from Los Angeles
on April 28, 2010
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I just signed up for a free workshop on writing your own birth plan in Pasadena, and I wanted to know what others experiences were with writing their own. Did you fin...
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- I think it is a great way to get a clear idea on what is important to you. We had one and the staff and dr. did review it. I'd also talk to your doctor about the reall...
- Write a birth plan and hire a doula. If you don't want a doula, make sure your husband is prepared to unwaveringly support you 100%. From what I understand, hospital...
- I think that attending a class is a great idea. The class will give you lots of information so you can make some informed decissions. As far as a "birth plan", there...
Career - What Would You Do?
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on October 15, 2010
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Current situation: After 15 years into your gig you have a job that pays six figures, is a fairly easy job. You're tenured and there is very little chance of getting ...
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- When you are 80 and look back what will you think? How old are your kids? In Europe it is more the culture to have a manageable job and then find fulfillment outsi...
- Yes you have itchy feet and want to explore. I think a lot of this desire comes after having children. You give birth and a whole new world opens up with many, many ...
- If you're getting paid 6 figures and can't aford the tuition to go back to school, how are you going to be able to aford not working for 2 years and taking a huge pay ...
Birthing Plan
Asked by R.G. from Tulsa
on January 25, 2008
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I keep hearing to make a birthing plan, but this is my first pregnancy, so I do not know what to expect or even how to begin making a birthing plan. If any of you have...
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- R., Congrats!!! Coming from a nurse...I try to keep from rolling my eyes when someone says they have a birth plan. I always get "I dont want my water broke", or...
- I believe a birthing plan is basically your wishes when u are in labor like if you want pain meds or not, and things like that.
- R. - A birthing plan...I have had five kids and can tell you that this is something you cannot plan. However, you can have your thoughts about what you would like to ...
Did You Write a Birth Plan, What Did You Include and Was It Followed?
Asked by E.R. from Los Angeles
on March 22, 2011
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I am in the process of writing my birth plan. Just out of curiousity I would like to know if you wrote one, what did you include in it and if it was followed through. ...
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- I didn't write a birth plan because one thing I learned from others and from my own births is "When it comes to birthing a baby, things RARELY go as planned". My firs...
- I wrote one for both of my deliveries...though after the 1st, I thought writing a 2nd was a waste of time. My best advice-keep it short and sweet. If you are lucky e...
- I think a birth plan is a great idea as long as you remember you cannot control everything during labor and delivery. It is a fine line between pushing for what you wa...
HSA Eligible Health Plan
Asked by J.C. from San Francisco
on March 5, 2011
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The company my husband works for pays for his insurance only. I'm self-employed and have a separate plan for myself and my children. My Anthem Blue Cross plan has be...
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- Yes, this could be correct. I deal with ins at work and there are so, so many plans out there, it gets confusing. I would call around to some of the major companies an...
- Hi, You would want to have and HSA account as you can contribute the money pre-tax and you use that money to reimburse yourself for you your health related expenses. ...
- While its seems you have received some bits of good information some of it is also incorrect/misleading as far as CA goes. I'm not sure where you are located but I am ...
Where to Birth
Asked by M.M. from St. Louis
on August 30, 2007
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My original plan was to birth at home. I've changed my mind for a few reasons, although I still fear birthing in a hospital due to unnecessary intervention and some "...
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- I am not sure about St. Anthony's. I am having my son at Missouri Baptisit, I'm due on 10/8 and had my 2 year old there as well. I love the facility. The nurses wer...
- I'm sorry you aren't getting the home birth in water you wanted. I've heard bad things about all the area hospitals -- really, there is no hospital in St. Louis tha...
- i had both of my boys at st.joseph it is a smaller hospital and i was told they give better care and i was extremely happy with the results the rooms are like a hotel ...
How to Plan for Homebirth, but Also Cover a Hospital Birth If Necessary
Asked by N.D. from San Francisco
on June 12, 2008
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I appreciate any advice moms out there might have regarding 'emergency' health insurance for the pregnant and uninsured. Due to an inheritance, I have quite a bit of...
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- Like many of the responses already, I agree that you should get health insurance for the remainder of your pregnancy. What you are thinking of doing is unethical. If...
- Hi! Congratulations on your pregnancy! I think you should go ahead and buy yourself some health insurance. You can always drop it after the birth if you wish. Ev...
- N., I just had a successful (and amazing) homebirth. I don't know what options to offer you regarding 'emergency' hospital backup; however, I want to give you cont...
Career or Baby
Asked by T.K. from Columbus
on January 31, 2011
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I'm 25 years old and getting ready to finish college. My husband is several years older than me and we've been together for 4 years. I know that I'm young, but I've ha...
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- If you get a satisfying answer to this question, please write the NY times so the debate can be settled once and for all! Sorry to be a little snarky, but there is ...
- The choice is yours or life will play itself out just as it was meant to be. I was 28 and a college graduate when I found myself pregnant with my son. I just got ma...
- The best advice I got about having kids is don't wait until you have enough money, because you'll never have enough ~ meaning, you'll always have bills (loans, house p...
Question About "Plan B".........
Asked by J.S. from Tampa
on February 25, 2011
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I was just wondering if any of you had any experience with the emergency contraceptive pill called Plan B? How well did it work for you? Does anyone have any info to s...
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- If she is pregnant then Plan B won't work, period. But if she used it as soon as she could prior to 72 hrs after intercourse it is a huge likely hood she will not be ...
- I have taken it - twice. It made me feel a little sick to my stomach. That was all. But, I was in your shoes. Birth control failed. What are you gonna do? I neve...
- PLan B is now just one pill, as far as I know ( I Work as a clerk in a pharmacy and have heard the counseling given for it several times). It is basically a months wor...
529 College Savings Plan
Asked by I.W. from Baton Rouge
on February 28, 2010
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Hi mom, It's me again... I am wondering how I start to set up a 529 college savings plan for my son and my daughter (4years old and 8months). Did anyone use anyone tha...
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- Have you looked into the pre-paid college funds. They differ a little from state to state. You can pre-pay in full or do monthly payments at todays rates for college...
- I set up 529 College Savings Plans with the same financial institution I have for my 401K. I use www.fidelity.com It is very user friendly and their representatives ...
- I am also in the process of setting one up for my 6 month old. After alot of confusion, I decided to go to my bank and speak with the financial counselor there. He gav...
