Birth Plan
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Vaginal Birth After Cesarian.. Good or Bad?
Asked by Y.C. from Miami
on July 29, 2009
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Has anyone ever had a V-BAC? I heard that having a repeat cesarian is far more dangerous than a vaginal birth. My son is turning three in January and my husband and I ...
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- Hi Y., Susan B daughter experience mirrors my own... I think since you had the first csection by choice then you shouldnt be afraid to try a vbac... make sure your ...
- Hi Y., I never had a c-section, but I did have two vaginal births. The first was hard, 25 hours of labor which was induced with pitocin. It was horrible and the s...
- It seems that in Florida, it is hard to find a Dr. to do a VBAC. Having said that, I was fine with doing a second c-section. I had to have an emergency c-section wit...
Birth Control Pills? Depo Shot? What to Do
Asked by N.S. from Dallas
on August 8, 2009
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Hello Ladies,
I am reaching out to you ladies for Birth Control Options.
I have been having horrible periods that last for 6-9 days with tons of pain.
I am not ...
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- Everyone is different - I did 'after the fact' research, what i found astounded me. What was happening to me happened to many other women. I simply googled "depo shot"...
- I don't know about infertility issues, my doctor didn't mention them, but I went on Seasonique after having my daughter, the first 6 weeks were good, but after that I ...
- Hey N., I'm on Loestrin 28. The periods are light and last 4 days. I love it. No side effects. Happy Hunting! Need anything, else, I'll try and help! Stephanie
IUD Birth Control for Nursing Mom?
Asked by K.G. from Houston
on August 24, 2009
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I recently had my second son. I am looking in to using an IUD for birth control. I didn't like using the pill or nuva ring. What do you think about Mirena and ParaG...
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- Hi K., I used the mirena for about 1 week. I did not like it. I should have done more research on it before I got it. I started having cramps when I would sit a certai...
- Please make sure to read all of the fine print in the information on it; don't assume that your doctor tells you all. There's a lot of fine print that doctors tend to...
- I had the paraguard inserted in 2005. In 2006 my husband and I decided that we wanted to have more children, so I had it removed. While it was in, it was great! The o...
Short-Term Birth Control Methods/Products
Asked by K.E. from Los Angeles
on February 22, 2009
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Hi Mamas! I have really enjoyed this site and all the helpful feedback from all you brilliant ladies! My husband and I have been gearing up to start trying for our f...
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- Hi K., Even though you're not a fan, condoms are really your best bet in your situation. I don't like broccoli myself, but I eat it because it's good for me--maybe...
- One thing you might consider is the Today contraceptive sponge. It is maximally effective for up to 24 hours, if I recall correctly, and quite comfortable and easy to...
- Hi K., Get a book called Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler. It tells how to tell when you are ovulating so you can get pregnant or use it to prevent g...
Vaginal Birth After C-section
Asked by M.V. from Los Angeles
on October 4, 2008
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Hi. I am going to have my second child in January and my first baby was born via c-section after 36 hours of labor. I am not sure if I am going to have a c-section aga...
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- I too had a c-section with my first, and opted for a v-bac for my second. I wanted a quicker recovery for the sake of my 2 year old daughter and also had been disappoi...
- M., Now a days it is no big deal to have a Vaginal birth after having a C-Section many OB's are willing to give it a try. I had twin boys both over 8lbs each via C...
- Good morning...wow I can actually give feedback on something I went through. I had my older daughter via Csection at a very young age, and then after re-marriage I...
Mini-pill Birth Control Question
Asked by P.M. from Washington DC
on August 31, 2006
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My doctor recently gave me a prescription for the mini-pill as a birth control option while I am nursing. Normally you start the pill on the Sunday following the star...
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- I nursed my son until he was 9 mos old, and I didn't get my first period until he was 6 mos old. What did your doc suggest? Just remember, you still have to be extre...
- Hi P., Contratulations on your new baby! I started taking the mini-pill five weeks post-partum, per my OB's instructions. Check with your OB about when to start. Ba...
- When you breatsfeed you don't get your period regularly...if at all. I was on a mild birth control when I breastfed and I still didn't get my period the week I was su...
7 Year Old Present Duing Birth
Asked by J.N. from Portland
on August 9, 2010
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I have a 7 year old son who wants to be there when I give birth and my husband and I are fine with that as we are a very open family. I had a c section with my son so...
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- I also have a 7 yr old. When it neared the time my daughter was to be born, my thoughts were to let my son into the room with us so he could watch the birth. To prep...
- Hello - I think it's great that your son wants to be there. My only suggestion is to have a back up plan in place - a friend's house he can sleepover at, or a visit ...
- i think it's a wonderful idea. I asked all 3 of my kids if they wanted to be there with us when we have our new little boy alter this year, My kids are 10, 9 and 7, tw...
Birth Control Pill - Your Opinion of the Best One
Asked by S.S. from Cleveland
on June 7, 2010
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In two weeks, i am scheduled to have the birth control insert - Implanon - taken out. This has pretty much been permanent birth control for the last three years. I'm...
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- My fav birth control method ever was the depo shot. I have only used one type of 'pill' birth control and it was Seasonique. I had no weight gain, no spotting PLUS o...
- I asked a similar question a week ago. Everyone answered IUD or don't take anything. I finally gave up with getting answers and went on my old fall back of Ortho-Tri...
- It is difficult to tell you which pill is the best because, due to a woman's body chemistry, each pill will have pros and cons for different women. Just keep an open ...
Group B Strep and a Natural Birth??
Asked by A.H. from New York
on January 2, 2010
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I was GBS + with my first delivery (Hospital birth). I was hooked up to IVs for the antibiotics and the pitocin (never again), and that, by far was the worst part of m...
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- My midwife had me take zinc same time everyday in AM and by the next week tested negative. So in hospital didnt need antbitic for it but eventualy did need IV becaus...
- Hello A.: It appears that the best course of action is to improve your health to prevent GBS again. My clients have all benefited from holistic care pre, during an...
- HI A., I was GBS + with my son (now 20 months) and I gave birth naturally (Bradley method) in a hospital with a doula and my OB delivered. I did have the antibiotics...
Putting Teen Daughter on Birth Control?
Asked by Q.. from Detroit
on January 20, 2013
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I am just curious, if you found out your teen daughter was having sex, would you put her on birth control? My husband and I have a difference in opinion on this. But...
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- Yes, would take her to the Dr. the next day. Better safe them sorry. No matter how much we have the talks with our children, the will do as they want. Remember the...
- I assume the answer to your question is how soon do you want to be a grandparent? She's have sex, she will continue to have sex, there is nothing you can do except loc...
- IF SHE IS ALREADY HAVING SEX, YES, PUT HER ON BIRTH CONTROL! At that point, the toothpaste is already out of the tube, and you won't get it back in again. Instead, you...
