Birthing Classes
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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 ...
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 Methods
Asked by L.K. from Detroit
on February 1, 2009
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There are so many birthing methods (i.e. Bradley, hypno, lamasse, etc) out there, but little "real-life" explanations of how successful using these methods are. What ...
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- I chose to have a completely natural and drug-free childbirth. I didn't use a specific method but I did do a lot to prepare for my son's birth. I read inspirationa...
- Nothing worked for me! Just try to focus on what will NOT make you freak out! haha j/k! Really though-just focus on anything in the room-and that should help a lit...
- I used the...uhm.. well no "technique" per se that I'm aware of - but I did try to maintain a positive, peaceful, meditative state during delivery of each of my six ch...
Birthing Styles
Asked by M.S. from Kansas City
on September 10, 2010
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I am 15 weeks pregnant.
My friend asked me the other day what birthing plan I was going to use. I have no idea. She suggested bradly. What do you all think? I i goin...
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- I agree with everyone that a birth plan is NOT absolute...it's more of a wish list..."in a perfect world I would like"....but you have to be flexible....you may give b...
- Feel free to have your own style! Do you like hats? Me either...I think that they went out a long time ago. Honestly, you don't need a plan and you could be setti...
- I've given birth 5 times in 5 different ways. My favorite was the last time when I received my epidural right away and was able to sleep through the night while my bod...
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 Doulas Who Do Birthing Classes
Asked by B.K. from St. Louis
on February 17, 2009
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I am looking for doulas our other health providers that provide birthing classes on a private basis (ie not associated with a hospital program). Any help would be grea...
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- B., We used Davene Green as our Doula. She is on staff at St.Luke's hospital for more than 20 years. She also teaches the classes at the hospital. She does teach...
- You don't say where you are located... In St. Louis, try Stephanie Larson, ###-###-####. She is a doula and a pregnancy dance instructor. I took her "dancing for bir...
- Hi B.. I am not a doula, nor do I know of any. However, I am a Fitness/Wellness Professional in the St. Louis area that is actively seeking new employment. I recent...
Any Suggestions on Birthing Classes for Waterbirthing at Home?
Asked by D.L. from Chicago
on May 1, 2008
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Hello lovely ladies,
This is my first pregnancy and I'm 6 months. I am amazed at how much I've loved this experience and how wonderful it's been so far. After yea...
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- there's an AMAZING organization based in Evanston (not too far from you) called birthlink. they offer a WIDE variety of services including classes. check out their s...
- I applaud you on taking control of your birth. I've had both a home birth and a hosp. birth and home birth rocks! I took both bradley class and hypnobirthing with ...
- Check out Bloom Yoga Studio. Many women there have done that route. I, though wanted a natural birth, ended up with a c section b/c my DS was frank breech... Bloo...
Necessary Birthing Classes and Isis Maternity
Asked by L.S. from Boston
on April 9, 2009
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Hi, I am 4 months pregnant and starting to think about the birthing classes. I know about Isis and my Dr's office actually gave a hand out on their classes. They hav...
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- I thought these classes were really helpful. I did one at Isis, one at our hospital, and one at Harvard Vanguard. The one at HV was on breastfeeding and was free. Isis...
- I would really recommend it! We didn't go to Isis, but we did 12 weeks- 2 hours a class, for Bradley Method in Cambridge. And that was just for the pregnancy, labor an...
- We took infant CPR and that's it. No birthing class or anything else. Unless you are a committed natural birther, I don't think you need it. (I ended up having a na...
Birthing Classes in NMB??
Asked by R.Y. from Miami
on July 22, 2008
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Can anyone recommend lamaze/birthing classes in the North Miami Beach, Hollywood, Hallandale area?
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- there's the birthing center in north miami- I've never been but I hear great things about it! Also Michelle M posts here- her site is www.nurturingmoves.com email h...
- Also ... the Hollywood Birth Center http://www.hollywoodbirthcenter.com God's blessings on your pregnancy!!
- The Miami Maternity Center. 140 ne 119th street. ###-###-#### www.MiamiBirth.com
Birthing Classes in Portland Area
Asked by S.V. from Portland
on January 15, 2010
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I am expecting twins in the first week of April. I would like to know if you have any recommendations on child birth classes and where i could take them based on your ...
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- Go to Zenana Spa and Wellness, on Clinton and 23. It is a spa for mom's and mom to be's. It also has a great resource board upstairs with advertisments for all kinds...
- Andaluz Waterbirth Center offers childbirth that is more natural but will go over hospital protocols. They are $65 (I think) for an 8 week course. Here is their phone...
- Hi S.! Congratulations on your twins! I wanted to second Hypnobirthing. It's an amazing class, and I swear by it. It will be good whether you have a vaginal birt...
