Bringing Baby Home: Toddler
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Survey: Hospital Birth Versus Home Birth??
Asked by M.R. from Seattle
on February 13, 2012
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Did you hear? A young, Australian woman who lobbied for more support for home births has died after delivering her baby daughter at home. She was rushed to the ER in ...
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- My son was born at a hospital with a NICU. He didn't need it, we had no complications and both were happy and healthy, but knowing it was there was a huge comfort for...
- I had a hospital birth w/ a doula. Birth plan was present and I had our daughter "naturally," with no epidural. 36 hours after going into labor, our daughter was bor...
- My first son was born in the hospital- 8 minutes after we arrived (so ALMOST in the car). My second son I had at home, and I am currently planning another home birth-...
Should I Have My 18 Month Old at the Hospital?
Asked by T.A. from Portland
on May 2, 2009
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Right now, I am 34 weeks pregnant, and I am starting to make sure that everything that needs to be done gets done. I currently have a 18 month old. He will be 20 month...
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- Set up a fun play date with friends or grandparents. He will enjoy himself and you will not have to worry about him.
- we just had out second, our first was almost 3.5 when she was born. We did not bring him to the hospital for L&D - his birth was fast and easy, and I assumed (correct...
- I agonized over this myself, and in the end chose to have my family look after him so I could focus on having this healthy baby and having a special bonding time, soon...
Home Birth
Asked by K.B. from Wichita
on March 6, 2008
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Hello Everyone! My husband and I have recently decided to have a homebirth with our second child, due in August. We are very excited about our decision and I am anxiou...
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- Hey K., My sister-in-law in ND had 4 home births! go to www.godurbin.com and chat with Patty about her experinces! She would LOVE sharing!!!! She had the last 2 b...
- Hi K., I'm so glad you are going the way of home birth. I had both my children at home. Charleigh is 26 and Brendan is 22.I wouldnt change any thing about their birth...
- I think it's great that you are birthing this way. My mom had three at home with a midwife and loved it
Can I Bring My 13 Month Old to the Hospital While Giving Birth?
Asked by J.W. from Phoenix
on November 18, 2009
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I am due to have my baby at the end of January. I have no family on my husbands side or mine that I would trust to watch my 13 month old while I am in labor or stayin...
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- No, they won't allow your baby in even to see your newborn or you and it has been that way for years and years. We had the same issue (when I was going to have a baby...
- Ok- here is what I am thinking... while you are in labor and delivery you or your husband are going to be able to worry about what your 13 month old is doing. It would...
- Ask the hospital. They have pretty strict rules about that, especially during flu season. Definitely not heard of spending the night. My hubby came for a few hrs every...
Coming Home from the Hospital Without My Child
Asked by H.C. from San Diego
on March 3, 2007
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I just had my second child 5 weeks early, so they kept him in the hospital for observation. He's doing really well, I just wish I were doing the same. I'm having a ha...
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- Dear H.: My newborn was 4 weeks early and needed to stay in the NICU for 4 days after delivery. I couldn't always be there with my baby either because of issues with...
- Dear H., I had twin daughters that were born 11 weeks premature. They both weighed under 3lbs, and I wasn't sure if they would ever come home at all. At a time like...
- Hi H. - I totally can relate. When my son was born, there were compications that kept him in the hospital for 6 weeks. It was a very sad and difficult time for me. I...
What Should I Bring for My Toddler Who Will Be Present at My Hospital Birth?
Asked by E.D. from Portland
on June 6, 2011
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Hi moms!!
I am 31 weeks pregnant and decided months ago that I would like my 20 month old to be present during the labour and birth of her little brother! I know the...
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- My daughter was 25 months old when my second was born. I had gone back and forth for months about wanting her in the room with me. Her birth was so easy but it was soo...
- Having an adult to supervise her is key, but make sure you give that person the "authority" to decide when she needs to leave the room. That shouldn't be left to only...
- I would make sure you have someone that can watch her outside of the room in case she gets scared by all the comotion that goes along with the birth of a child. If yo...
Coping in the Hospital While Toddler at Home
Asked by M.L. from Austin
on December 15, 2009
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I'm been in the hospital for a week now for preterm labor with twins (3-4 cm dialated). I am a gestational carrier for my sister and am 31 weeks pg with her twin boy...
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- i just wanted to say that you are a wonderful person and sister for giving such a beautiful gift to your sister..stay strong your little one will forever love you and ...
- Bless, Bless, Bless your heart- it is soo not something that will last!!! As a matter of fact she won't remember it which is a great thing- this is a great time for y...
- Hi M., Let me start by saying that I admire you for what you are doing for your sister! Like you, I went into the hospital at 31 weeks with pre-term labor and wa...
Home Birth with a Toddler
Asked by B.F. from Asheville
on October 24, 2008
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My daughter will be 22 months old when our second baby will be born. We are planing our second home birth, and I am concerned about how my daughter will react to me b...
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- i know a girl who has 3 kids under the age of 4. her last was a home birth. both of her other 2 were at the house while she was loboring and delivering. the middle ...
- Hi Becka, I am a homebirther as well and have homebirthed the last four of our eight children. I am currently 22 weeks pregnant with our ninth. The ages range from...
- I have two best friends who both did home births with toddlers. They both made plans to have the toddler stay at a close friend's home during the latter part of labor...
For Those Who Choose Hospital over Home
Asked by J.L. from Lakeland
on December 9, 2007
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What types of things would convince you to birth at home or at a birth center if you are currently opposed? Or were opposed and than changed your view.
Please only...
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- Wow. I don’t think I’m currently opposed to birthing at home or in a birthing center, but I definitely didn’t consider it an option during my first pregnancy. I ...
- Hi J., It's such a personal decision, but I can't help but be on the side of the "what ifs". My daughter (my first) had a pneumothorax (sp?)(hole in her lung) whic...
- Bring a doula to the hospital if you must go who knows what your vision is for your birth. The birthing center was a definite happy middle for me and my husband betwe...
Visitors at Hospital After Giving Birth
Asked by E.K. from Kalamazoo
on July 28, 2011
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I am preg now, due in Jan and have a 2 yr old dd. With my daughter I had avery long and hard labor- my water broke at 7 am and I didnt have her till around 3:30 am ne...
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- How about you tell YOUR family and hubby tells his? Let hubby know in advance. I agree with you that you should get some rest after a long labor. If it now is long....
- If mom says no visitors, the hospital is obligated to comply. I would warn family ahead of time so that they don't waste the trip and have time to pout and get over it...
- I was a little different - I liked having visitors. I was lucky with my first baby - I was laboring during the day. My mother and husband were with me, especially du...
