Birthing Classes: Epi
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Did You Take Birthing Classes?
Asked by K.S. from Charlotte
on January 22, 2007
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My husband and I are debating taking birthing classes. I have read a lot about the labor, delivery, and birth. I would love to hear from anyone that had a vaginal bir...
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- When I had my babys they were both vaginal deliverys. the birthing classes helped me because I didn't use Pain medications. It showed me other ways to control the pain...
- I took the birthing classes and ended up having an emergency C-Section -- lots of good those classes did me...I was having contractions prior to - but no pushing...you...
- My fiance and I did not take any birthing classes. We just had our 1st baby on Nov. 7, 2006. I had tried to read up on the process and ask lots of questions about la...
Hypno Birthing
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on July 8, 2009
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I'm wondering if any of you moms have used or know about a process called "Hypno Birthing" ....
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- Hi C.! I did Hypno Birthing with my son & had an amazing delivery. Let's just say that I wasn't even given an IV until AFTER my son was born! I'd definitely do it a...
- there is a great book called "hypno babies". I di dnot personally do this method when I gave birth but I know several women who have. It is really just a method of foc...
- Hi C., I did hypno birthing and it was great! I would just recommend only allowing people that totally support hypno birthing in with you or get a doula to be ther...
Birthing Advice
Asked by A.S. from Evansville
on February 29, 2008
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My husband and I were not able to attend prepared childbirth classes and now I am really getting nervous. I am due in three weeks. Most people told me we didn't need...
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- Relax and do what you feel is best for you and your baby. I took the class, and I was very interested to hear that when you have drugs - it can slow down the whole ...
- Well like most moms I could right a book on advice from my labor but I will sum it all down to what a friend told me before i went into labor and it stuck true.." Do w...
- Congratulations! I had my first and only at 33. Since I was on bed rest the whole time, I didn't go to classes either. My sugestions are rather simple, first try not...
Seeking Good Birthing Classes in SA (Even Better If They're in the NE, 78261)
Asked by A.B. from San Antonio
on June 8, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I'm 22 weeks into my pregnancy for our #2 babe. I was in Japan with #1, so I didn't have a lot of options for birthing classes. For medical reasons I have...
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- My good friend Nicole Liebau teaches the Bradley method at her home. I believe a class just started. Her e-mail is ____@____.com and her home # is ###-###-####. Sh...
- I took a Hypnobirthing class in San Antonio. I gave birth without an epi....18 hours of labor and 2 1/2 hours of pushing. So it worked! :)
- I just finished a hypnobirthing class taught by Allison Staley. My husband and I both liked it. I haven't given birth yet, so I can't report on the end result, but it ...
HypnoBirthing Classes
Asked by J.Z. from Houston
on August 27, 2008
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I am a first time mom and need info on HypnoBIrthing. I think the classes are new to the area but where we used to live I swear every pregnant woman used to take Hypno...
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- I did not use the hypnobirthing classes but I have had two children naturally. My births were awesome. I took childbirth classes from a doula and had one present durin...
- I actually did Hypnobirthing for my 1st and it was awesome. I went from 4 to 10 in 20 mins and delivered easily; I tried it for my 2nd but he was almost 11 lbs, was ...
- Congrats on going natural! I gave birth in July w/o pain meds and found the experience very empowering and fascinating! Although have heard good things about hypnobi...
Natural Birthing Experience at Baylor Hospital-Dallas
Asked by V.S. from Dallas
on April 22, 2009
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My husband and I are trying to decide on delivery at Baylor Hospital with my doctor there or at the Birth and Women's Center birthing center about four blocks away. I...
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- V., I'm sure you will be getting a lot of responses about the hospital vs birthing center. I have not been to either. But what I wanted to say is talk with your doc...
- My friend works in L&D. Baylor is suppose to be good with natural labors but I believe they require you to be on a monitor for something like 20 min every hour so the...
- I delivered two children via natural childbirth at Baylor. If you decide to go to Baylor versus BWC, I would highly recommend you use a doula. Dr. Audrey Graham deli...
Natural Childbirth/drug Free - Do the Childbirth Classes Help?
Asked by Y.D. from Chicago
on January 17, 2009
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Hello mamas,
I'm a mom of 2 kids, pregnant with my third. I attempted to have a drug free labor with both my kids, but ended up getting the epidural both times. I wou...
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- I did both types of childbirth. Quite honestly I had a better experience with the all natural childbirth. The Bradley method was great, but be careful, as a friend o...
- I did a Bradley class, and let me tell you, there is NO WAY I could have have a natural childbirth without it. I labored for over 24 hours. If you are interested...
- You go girl! I had my daughter without the aid of drugs and I'm so glad I did. My husband and I couldn't afford to take classes, so I rented some DVDs from our local...
Doula in Waco Area...
Asked by E.D. from Waco
on October 2, 2009
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This was a little longer than expected*
I had planned on atending birthing classes with my husband, and he too planned on being by my side and supporting me through...
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- My son in law and I both were in the delivery room with my daughter was giving birth to my grandson, and there were no birthing classes attended by any of us. The nurs...
- Typically a midwife will not act as a doula if you are having a hospital birth. If you are having a hospital birth you should for sure consider hiring a doula. If your...
- I noticed that some ladies suggested that a friend there would be just as good. Here's the differences between a friend and a doula: 1)A friend is free, doula is a...
Natural Childbirth Advice
Asked by B.F. from Los Angeles
on May 4, 2010
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Hi Ladies,
I am almost 38 weeks preggo with my first and I hoping to have a natural delivery w/o an epidural. Do any of you have any advice/tips for me?
One use...
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- Hi there :) You already have a lot of great input from other great moms but I hope you won't mind reading one more. My water broke 2 days before my due date but I w...
- With the birth of my son I planned on going natural and hoped to labor at home as long as possible. I had also been told that this would be the most helpful way to av...
- Bradley Birth is awesome, but required months of education and practice. I would grab the book Husband Coached childbirth and read it quickly. Do deep belly breathin...
Seeking Moms Who Have Had a Bad Reaction to Epidural
Asked by S.A. from Milwaukee
on January 7, 2010
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Hi Moms, I am due at the end of the month with our second little one and am curious about pain relief options. With my daughter, I got the epidural and literally withi...
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- I had the same exact thing happen when I had an epidural with my 2nd child, and by the time I was pushing I felt everything, seemed like a huge waste to me. The first...
- S., I had a drop in heart rate and chills with my first when I got the epidural, but they noticed I was totally dehydrated (I'd been at the hospital for more than 2...
- Hi S., I can see how scary that was for you, having a racing heart. I have that heart condition and I couldn't imagine suffering with that during childbirth. I pe...
