Birthing Classes: Babies 'R' Us
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Advice Needed for Daycare Facilities, Baby Shopping , Birthing Classes Etc
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on January 11, 2010
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Hi moms,
I have a few questions regarding planning certain things for my baby.I am now in my 5th month. I don't have many friends here who have babies , so it would...
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- Hi there. I'm due any day now with my first so I have very limited information. Personally, after seeing how much one baby sleeper cost, I looked on ebay and quite f...
- I would start looking for daycare now! Go in, ask questions, and see what/where you feel comfortable. Must haves when a baby is born: car seat, crib/bassient with ...
- You're questions cover so many things. I'll respond to what I can. 1). Start looking now. Baby/pregnancy books will help with providing you with questions to ask...
Seeking Classes and Advice
Asked by K.L. from Los Angeles
on May 26, 2009
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My husband and I are expecting our first child. I am 23 weeks,2days pregnant.(almost 6 months!)EDD: 9/18/09...
We are interested in taking classes that would help us ...
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- I really liked the "Bradley" method. I did traditional LaMaze with my firstborn, and Bradley with the second (visualizing and relaxing rather that complex breathing me...
- UCSD has great classes. Are you in San Diego? Also, google Brooke Ray- dancing midwife. She does some fun birthd dancing classes.
- I took Lamaze classes (my kids are 10 and 14), and besides breathing, we learned all sorts of other things about taking care of babies. I ended up getting an epidural...
Pre-natal Classes in Gilbert
Asked by A.H. from Phoenix
on May 6, 2008
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I am into my fifth month of my first pregnancy and feel like I should be signing up for some pre-natal classes. My OB is in Scottsdale and I'm delivering at Scottsdale...
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- I know that they offer pre-natal classes through Mercy Gilbert Hospital. I don't know how quickly they fill up, but if you call they could probably tell you and answer...
- My favorite source of childbirth classes is Nurturing Hearts Birth Services: http://www.azdoulas.com/ The lady who runs this site, Stephanie, has trained lots of...
- HI A. My name is Cheli and also expecting a baby on Sep-12 this will be my sencond and last one. My son is 4 years old. We live 2 blocks from the san tan mall. maybe ...
Seeking Information on Breast Feeding
Asked by S.C. from Chicago
on August 21, 2006
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I am due in Nov with my first child. I plan on breastfeeding, however I know I have to go back to work unfortunatly so I plan on pumping and also bottle feeding (Letti...
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- Congratulations on your blessing. When I saw your post, I asked my wife, Debbie, to write a little something for you – which I will include below my comments. Debbie...
- Hi Stacey, Congratulations on your pending birth. I just delivered my first in June. I wasn't going to take a breastfeeding class but my sister-in-law really rec...
- I took a class through Northwestern Hospital before my first was born and it was very helpful to learn techniques. They'll show you different ways to hold the baby and...
Want to Hear About Midwife Birth Experiences.
Asked by H.T. from Anchorage
on September 21, 2009
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I had my first 2 kids in a hospital with a doctor. I'm now 7 months pregnant with my 3rd and I've decided to have this one with a midwife at a birthing center run by a...
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- H. - Having had three very different birth experiences, I can tell you that I got more "natural" and unassisted with each, and each one was better than the last. I can...
- Good for you! I changed to midwifery at 7 or 8 months with my first ... this will probably horrify many, but I didn't really seek prenatal care at all (OK, yes, I a...
- My second born was a midwife assisted home birth. It was nice because once my midwife was there, she was there the whole time unlike my OB who came and went. The reall...
New to Boca Raton - Seeking Sound Advice
Asked by C.L. from Boca Raton
on August 13, 2009
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Hi, I am very new to Boca Raton, in fact new to the USA. Have moved here from New Zealand to be with my partner permantly after learning I am pregnant. Currently 19w...
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- Hi! My doctor, Dr. Alan Patterson, has an office in Boca by FAU. I'm not sure where you are in Boca. His number is ###-###-####. He delivers at Boca Community (highly ...
- Welcome to Boca!! There are lots of resources in the area. First, you need to get a massage for yourself. I do prenatal massage, then I lead classes on infant massa...
- congrats on your pregnancy! We're off to Australia and you've come here! You'll find it to be MUCH different here. I had a wonderful midwife and she is apparently w...
Need Help with Sister in Law and Newborn
Asked by C.C. from Huntsville
on October 17, 2008
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My sister in law had a baby on Oct 7th,she is young (19) I am 25 and my son is 9 months. She is breast and bottlefeeding. this is a very unusual situation. She and my ...
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- Things could be much worse here. You have a very young, unknowledable mother and your biggest concern is that she holds the baby constantly. The baby is only ten day...
- 1) Children do need to sleep on their backs to reduce the risk of SIDS. The risk is greater when in beds with soft mattresses, pillows, and comforters the baby can ge...
- I'm glad you are concerned, but from your post there seems to be no need. Breast feeding with bottle is not an unusual situation. Stomach sleeping for infants was un...
Three Years After My 2Nd, People Still Ask When the Baby Is Due
Asked by M.B. from San Francisco
on June 6, 2008
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My second child was born three years ago, and I still have the mama belly. Every now and then, people say, "I didn't know you were expecting!" or "When is your baby du...
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- I would: 1. Do the JAM ABS work-out everyday. 2. Cut snacking on carbs such as cookies, cake, chocolates, etc.. INstead, snack on fruits and veggies. 3. Wear ...
- I have this problem too... and I'm not kidding when I say I was pushing around about 5 week old twins when someone asked me when I was due... I'm like... Uhhhh... I ju...
- I know this one well. I still have the Mommy belly too. I don't really respond to it. That is just the way that god made us. Not everyone can be rich, and famous. Get...
Finding a Doula
Asked by H.W. from Dallas
on February 19, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
This is my first pregnancy and I would really like to find a doula to support me through my labor. I'm going to try for a natural childbirth and feel li...
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- i live in Flower mound and i used Billie ###-###-#### I loved her I stayed home my whole labor and went to the hospital and had the baby in 1 hr! It was awesome ca...
- I would HIGHLY recommend Kathy O'Brien http://www.kathyobrien.org/index.htm- she was mine or Cindy Haggerton- she's chiropractor too & working on her Midfifery cert., ...
- Kathy O'Brien was my doula and I am so thankful. I reviewed her business on this website so check that out if you like. I highly recommend her.
Natural Parenting Stores
Asked by C.B. from Dallas
on January 13, 2007
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Does anyone know of stores in the DFW area that specialize in more natural parenting products? Things like cloth diapers, slings, organic stuff, toys that don't requir...
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- Hi, this is a site that lists some local businesses that focus on natural parenting. http://www.apconnect.org/LocalGoods.htm Also, Ross and Marshalls often have rea...
- Babies Bottoms and More in downtown Plano is great for what you are looking for. Diana is the owner.
- Yes! Green living has organic everything. I also heard that whole foods on Forest has an organic baby dept. I am going to go there soon. Other good resources are : e...
