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Natural Child Birth?
Asked by C.S. from Redding
on May 27, 2011
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SO, my question to you all is this: Do you believe that any form of Child birth is natural or only vaginal? With meds/without? In a hospital or not?
The background ...
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- My cousin went into labor three weeks early and had an emergency Csection due to placential abruption. Ten days later I had my baby, vaginal delivery with no drugs. ...
- I have no idea why the hell this is such a contentious issue in the first place. I had two vaginal births with epidurals. I got the drugs and liked them! At no time...
- Some women think their "natural" childbirth is a badge of honor and is the best way to go. I say, good for you, but whatever method brings your baby safely in the wor...
Good Birth Stories
Asked by L.H. from Savannah
on April 28, 2010
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Good afternoon Ladies,
I'm looking for other mothers who have had great birth experiences who would like to share. I am delivering my baby in a few weeks and althou...
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- I have 3 kids; 10yrs, 6yrs and 4yrs..all delivered vaginally and w/ an epidural. The most comforting thing was that all 3 deliveries progressed exactly the same!! Onl...
- All 3 of my babies were born vaginally in the hospital with an epdiural. With the third one, when I went into labor, I hopped into the bathtub to relax while things we...
- I'll add mine..... I have four children, and each birth story is unique. I can say though that each one came a little faster, and with each I was more confident in my ...
Birth Control and Nursing
Asked by J.M. from Canton
on August 1, 2008
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hello!
Here is my problem; I am currently nursing, but would like to wean. I am on a low-dose pill that works in conjunction with nursing. As I wean, will it still ...
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- I am going through the same thing right now and my midwife (through the ob/gyn office) told me that the low-dose pill I am on now, Camilla, was not as effective when o...
- Hello! This is very interesting! I am taking the mini pill, too. Nursing an 8 week old. The doctor did not tell me that I would need to change anything if I stop nursi...
- Jen- My beautiful baby boy was concieved while nursing and on the pill- actually the night my husband and I decided NOt to have any more kids ( This weekend- IriSh Fes...
Which Birth Control to Choose
Asked by H.T. from Austin
on July 25, 2011
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I am going to get on birth control.
Do you have any pills that you prefer? I actually would like to lessen my periods to almost none, but I know those types of pills ...
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- My ob-gyn has me on Loestrin Fe. There is a coupon that you can get through your doctor's office. You activate the discount card & the prescription is only $25, even...
- Hi. I don't do pills anymore. I'm not planning on having any more kids ( I have 2 girls 13 & 6.5) so after my second girl, I had a Mirena IUD put in. It has worked gre...
- I believe that all birth control pills are low dose nowadays, and all can be taken continuously (only take the 3 active weeks, skip the week of sugar pills) for at lea...
Micronor Birth Control Pill
Asked by M.G. from Dallas
on April 29, 2009
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Hi Moms,
Do any of you take the Micronor (progestin only) birth control pill? I am thinking about switching to it (I am on Yasmine right now). The only reason I a...
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- I took it while nursing and didn't have any problems either. Good luck with your decision!
- I, too, took it while nursing, then for another 5 months before we started trying again, just bc it didn't seem worth the bother to switch back to ortho-tricyclen, whi...
- Hi M., I took micronor when nursing and had no side effects. I actually think I had LESS side effects (if any) with micronor than with any other pill I've taken. I ...
Having Natural Birth After 2 Csections.
Asked by E.S. from San Francisco
on March 26, 2011
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My main concern is not being able to experience the beauty of delivering a baby natural for the first time. I have been doing some research on this topic and have not ...
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- Hi E., I completely understand and support your desire to try for a vaginal delivery, even though of course we all know that any way our children come to us is just fi...
- E.,This is not your FIRST experience, for this time or for that matter, beauty is not the word that will come to mind when you are pushing and it is not going the way ...
- It is possible to have a VBAC after c-section but the risks of complications are higher. Most doctors and hospitals do not want to incurr the increased insurance costs...
Birth Control Options
Asked by S.N. from Port St. Lucie
on March 1, 2007
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I turn to you ladies for some advice. I go to the GYN on the 20th and I plan to be put on birth control. I am a bbw, so I know I can't get on the patch. I don't want t...
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- S., I have been on nuvaring since the birth of my son in May 2004. I love it!! My ob gyn is a huge advocate of it. My cousin and several of my friends are also on...
- The IUD is not totally out. It is good for 5 years but can be removed at anytime. I would talk with your doctor about it. The only down side to having it for a short p...
- I had my baby Jan 11 2006 and we used condems because I didnt want to use the pill while nursing, I thought it might decrease the milk supply since I still nurse her. ...
Essure Permanent Birth Control
Asked by J.P. from New York
on September 12, 2008
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Has anyone heard anything about Essure or has anyone had the procedure done. I am considering it, but am nervous about the procedure.
I can't take birth control pill...
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- Dear J.: I have not had the procedure done yet, but I too have been looking into it. I also can not take the pill and after much research decided that this is the ...
- I had Essure done December 2007 with NO problems! Yes, it hurt, but not nearly as much as childbirth. My GYN told me that the old way of tieing tubes is quickly bein...
- From what I just read on line about the procedure, I don't think it's worth the chances of having serious problems down the road. It sounds like the whole thing is jus...
Has Anyone Had an IUD for Birth Control?
Asked by S.H. from Cleveland
on November 22, 2008
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I had my first child in October (LOVE being a mommy!) and the dr recommended a Mirena IUD for birth control. Our insurance is going to pay for everything except the $...
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- I have a Mirena IUD. I like it now, but the first year wasn't fun. Lots of bleeding. It was weird. Just thought you'd like to know. I wish I had been better prepared f...
- I had one from Sept 2005 until Sept 2008. Here's my story... I loved it until it started causing physical problems...didn't know it caused so much until after the fact...
- Hello S., I love my iud! I have had it now for about one year. I spotted at first and now if and when i have a period, it is so light I only need a pantiliner. I wo...
Advice on Birth Control
Asked by A.B. from Charlotte
on November 24, 2008
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Ok, mama's....I've got a personal question and I hope to only get supportive and helpful advice. My husband and I are both Catholic, we were using Birth Control when ...
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- hi A., i wanted to say how moved i was by you talking about the closeness and bond you felt with your husband while practicing nfp. that is exactly what it is supp...
- I am not Catholic so I don't know the church's views on BC so I am not sure what difference it would make to use oral contraceptives or having a tubal ligation or your...
- I have not been on birth control since I was 30. I am now 43. I had my first child at 27 and went on B/C pills and got pregnant on the pill. I figured God really wan...
