Bringing Baby Home
Results 131-140 from 3,183 articles
Breastfeeding and Birth Control - Decrease in Milk Supply
Asked by C.D. from Raleigh
on December 10, 2008
-
My milk supply has decreased dramatically lately, and I'm wondering if this is due to me going back on combination estrogen/progesterone birth control. At my 6-week p...
Answers
- Hi C. I'm not sure about the effects of the birth control that you're on and your milk supply. Getting your period back should not mean that your supply will diminis...
- My breastmilk didn't decrease when I went back on birthcontrol, but I didn't do that until I had breastfed for just over a year. Even then it didn't decrease much. How...
- You have questions that you need to be asking your OBGYN. My OBGYN did not let me take any birth control pills until I was no longer nursing my baby. We used condoms...
Seeking Positive Natural Birth Stories from 2Nd+ Pregnancies
Asked by J.D. from Denver
on July 20, 2009
-
Hi ladies! I am about 6 weeks away from the birth of my second daughter. With my first, I gave birth without taking pain meds, despite a fierce pitocin induction. It w...
Answers
- Ohh... Ahh! What a beautiful request! For inspiring birth advice from leading experts and positive birth stories, I hope you'll check-out Rites of Passage http://www....
- My second labor was really not bad in retrospect. I had on and off labor for 24 hours. I called the hospital and they said to come in if I couldn't take the pain, bu...
- I had my 1st two with epidurals and my 3rd drug-free. My labor and delivery were pretty intense with the 3rd, but this was the big thing for me that made it worth it. ...
New Baby Sister Coming This Summer
Asked by J.S. from Phoenix
on May 11, 2009
-
My son will be 27 months old when his baby sister arrives later this summer. We have been practicing saying her name and I showed him her room. He talks to my belly ...
Answers
- I would say just to keep talking to him and include him when you can. Find some books at the library about being a big brother and about babies and use that as your c...
- Hi J., Our first was 23 months when our second son was born. The thing that helped him the most *after* the baby came (yeah, he had NO idea what he was in for - LO...
- There are lots of great kids books out there on having a new sibling. I would start with that. Make sure to tell him that the new sister is a permanent thing. I've ...
Opinions on VBAC- Vaginal Birth After Caesarean
Asked by C.N. from Boston
on December 3, 2009
-
Two years ago I ended up having a last minute c-section with my daughter due to multiple factors- they said she was going to be 10 pounds and they'd have to break her ...
Answers
- I'm sorry you had such a tough time with the first delivery. Going forward, if I were you, I'd check with both the hospital you plan to deliver at and your health insu...
- Hi C., I can only speak to you being nervous about going through another major procedure. I had to have a 2nd c-section b/c he was breach. The recovery time was q...
- My good friend just had a successful VBAC and says it was a wonderful decision. She felt better going into it planning for a natural birth and letting her body decide ...
Is It So Terrible to Want a Little Privacy After Giving Birth?
Asked by C.B. from Cleveland
on August 29, 2010
-
I am due with baby #2 for my husband and I, and all along this time I have said I wanted a different birth experience. Last time I unfortunately had a very unintereste...
Answers
- I know I am coming in late, and I haven't read all the responses.... You are NOT being unreasonable! Is there anyone in your family (or hubby's) who agrees with ...
- Babies are supposed to bond with mommy period. Do not let them influence your decision- it is your decision who is in the delivery room and who comes in after. Tell yo...
- C., you aren't being unreasonable. Your husband is. Look, you're the one giving birth. Not him. Go ahead and call his family. Tell them how you feel. Ask the...
My Friend Is Sending Her Daughter Away When She Gives Birth to Her Second Baby!?
Asked by J.C. from Phoenix
on September 14, 2007
-
I have a friend who just informed me that they are sending their daughter to her grandparents house for two weeks or more, while she has her new baby. When she is 're...
Answers
- This family already made the decision, and it is irrelevant whether you agree or not. If they feel the 20 month old will be a burden, this child is better of being wit...
- I think that you should keep your opionion to yourself. Maybe they don't see their 20 month old as a "burden". Maybe they just want to have time to spend with their ...
- Hi Janelle, I'm a mother of two. I think that is very hard on the first child when the new baby comes along. They need to be made apart of it. I included my daug...
What Do You Think About Home Births?
Asked by A.H. from Salt Lake City
on March 10, 2008
-
im not really asking for advice im more curious on the opinion about this subject since its an interesting one. i have been having some conversations with a friend abo...
Answers
- I think that home births are a great option for women that are generally low risk and healthy. I think that the model of care for most hospitals is not empowering for...
- I had a home birth with my first son and plan to do home births with the rest of my kids. My husband first suggested it and I was a bit reluctant, so I read up on it ...
- My sister had both of her children at home and it was the most wonderful experience. I had mine in the hospital, it was planned that way as my husbands sister had a p...
Call Dr or Go to Hospital?
Asked by A.B. from Greensboro
on December 22, 2011
-
38 weeks and 5 days pregnant..
I have had lower back pains will bad and it hurts to stand & walk. My hips have been hurting too...
My stoach is very tight/hard and...
Answers
- Call your Dr. The last few weeks of being pregnant can just be painful sometimes as the head gets into position and pushes against your pelvis and with your ligaments...
- Agreed, call the doc. I think I was partially dilated the last full month with every one of my kids. If these are regular feeling tightenings, start timing them. I wou...
- I would call. Im sure they will have you come in. With my daughter, she was way different than the other 4! With her I didn't really have alot of pain, but I had ...
In Home Daycare Vs. Babysitter at Home
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on April 30, 2010
-
I am looking for opinions and or advice when it comes to choosing childcare. I am considering going back to work 2 days a week and am a nervous wreck about leaving my...
Answers
- I teach a special Parenting series (for blind and visually impaired parents) which uses a textbook, and one of the things that is suggested is leaving your kids with t...
- OK, this has been a long time ago, but we did a little of both, but was thrilled with our babysitter that came to the house. BUT she was an amazing woman who sought o...
- I have a 4 1/2 yr old and 17 mo old. We have had a sitter come to our home since my son was born...mostly for convenience because I previously had a long commute. I ...
Mother in Law Demanding to Be in Delivery Room During Baby's Birth
Asked by J.H. from Seattle
on June 9, 2009
-
Hi fellow mommas! This is a 2 part question, so here it goes:
I am expecting baby #3 right before Thanksgiving. My in laws have never really been involved in our kids...
Answers
- You're not asking too much, J., and you shouldn't be "asking" for what you need at this demanding time, but "telling" people clearly what you expect from them. The...
- Just tell her that your dr will only allow your husband in the delivery room and there's nothing you can do about it. If you let the dr. and the nurses at the hospital...
- If you don't want her there during the actual birth than she needs to be told. That is a great job for your husband! Your needs and comforts need to come first, not he...
