Doula: Older Child
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Should I Get a Doula for My First Pregnancy?
Asked by F.W. from Phoenix
on February 1, 2007
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I'm pregnant with my first and plan on having a natural childbirth. I've heard doula's are awesome to have and am not sure if I should. My partner is very supportive, ...
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- I wish I would have had a Doula for my first two babies. I did not know about them. I ended up getting a C-section when I really didn't know that there were options. A...
- Because it is your first, I will do for you what was done for me. I personally am very grateful I had my first child in a hospital with an epidural. The process is pai...
- I had a doula with my second child's birth. My mom and husband were there with me but having the doula was worth it! She helped with different positions to ease th...
Considering a VBAC with a Doula
Asked by K.B. from San Francisco
on August 19, 2008
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Hello,
I just found out that I am pregnant with my second child (about 7 weeks along). I had a C-section with my daughter after 3 1/2 hours of pushing (she was post...
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- Just wanted to mention that I've known 3 different people who opted for a VBAC after their first C-Section. All three ended up in a second C-Section after hours of har...
- http://www.feliciaroche.com/services/doulalinks.html Felicia was my doula and I can't praise her enough.. I couldn't have had my son without her!! I believe she liv...
- With my 8 year old I have a C-Section and had no problems recovering- with my 2 year old I really wanted to deliver vaginally, I had 3rd degree tears when I did this. ...
Allowing 7 Year Old to Join in Birth Experience
Asked by C.P. from Albany
on May 16, 2011
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Hello
I am 35 weeks pregnant and my 7 year old keeps telling me that he wants to be at the hospital to witness the birth of his sister. He has been asking for a few...
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- If he is asking and wanting to be a part of the process, then I don't see a problem with it. But, be absolutely sure that he understand everything that will happen pr...
- At 26 i experienced my friend giving birth and i was traumatized!!!! I think it could be a very overwhelming experience for a 7 yr old. But then again he may be too yo...
- My daughter had a home water birth 6 weeks ago. Her children, ages 10 and 7 were involved. They were fascinated. They were not frightened by their mothers cries and...
7 Year Old Present Duing Birth
Asked by J.N. from Portland
on August 9, 2010
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I have a 7 year old son who wants to be there when I give birth and my husband and I are fine with that as we are a very open family. I had a c section with my son so...
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- I also have a 7 yr old. When it neared the time my daughter was to be born, my thoughts were to let my son into the room with us so he could watch the birth. To prep...
- Hello - I think it's great that your son wants to be there. My only suggestion is to have a back up plan in place - a friend's house he can sleepover at, or a visit ...
- i think it's a wonderful idea. I asked all 3 of my kids if they wanted to be there with us when we have our new little boy alter this year, My kids are 10, 9 and 7, tw...
Need Advise on 6 Year Old Daughter Still Wetting the Bed
Asked by L.B. from Corpus Christi
on September 28, 2006
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My beautiful,happy and heathy 6 year old daughter still wets the bed! It drives me crazy. I don't give her anything to drink before bed, I take her to go potty before ...
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- Maybe she does it for attention. Its hard to share yourself between kids and work. Have you tried getting her to a Urologist. I know of a great one! She may have a har...
- Hi L., Congrats on your hard work and parenting! I am a mom of 2 children and lucky that I do not have this issue. However, one of my very best friends daughter ...
- One of my little brothers did the same thing. When he was about 7 years old they found out that he is missing some chemical in his body. You know how we dont need to g...
9 Year Old with Bladder Problem
Asked by K.T. from Washington DC
on July 16, 2008
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My daughter is nine years old and will be ten in about two weeks. She has a bladder control problem and still wets the bed everynight (even if i wake her a couple of t...
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- If it's a medical issue that doctors say will get better in the couple of years, why are you stressing out???Do not give her the meds, kids get enough of junk nowdays....
- It happens in our family as well. We justed cleaned up in the morning. It was a hassel but we dealt with it. It is nice that the have the larger pull ups now. It he...
- Im going through the same thing my son is only 6 I took him to the doctor yesterday and told me as well that there are medicine out there I dont feel comfortable givin...
7 Year-old with Some Body Hair
Asked by K.M. from Austin
on May 22, 2007
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My daughter is about to turn 7 and has a little bit of dark pubic hair growing already! There is no other sign of puberty, but this seems odd. Anyone had any experienc...
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- Hi my name is S. A my daughter is 9 now but at 7 and half years old she started getting breast and then pubic hair followed but when i fist ask her pediatrician about ...
- We began seeing pubic hair on our daughter at 5. We found out later that it was a "normal" reaction to a treatment that was given to her when she was a baby. She was...
- I have a friend who's daughter experienced the same condition at 5. Unfortunately it was caused from some kind of disease that causes high growth rates.
Seeking Moms
Asked by E.W. from Odessa
on January 16, 2008
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Is it normal to have some anxiety about labor and death? Recently, I have had to sign forms for my benefits and life insurance at work. It has put a bit of a "morbid" ...
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- Hi E., Congratulations on your pregnancy! I think it is extremely normal to have fears like that; especially with all kinds of harrowing birth stories that we pregna...
- I think it is very normal. I was scared really bad with both my kids, and expecially after my first i was terrified that i wasnt a good enough mom for him (long story...
- What you are feeling is perfectly normal. I think we are all anxious about it. Then, just like some of the others have told you, once the labor is all over with, you...
Spotting During Really Early Pregnancy
Asked by V.B. from Bangor
on March 5, 2008
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Hi everyone! SO I am 5 weeks and 1 day pregnant today, and I have been spotting brown off and on for about 4 days. Its not much, nothing I should wear a pad for, but...
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- I honestly think your midwife and doula are being a little irresponsible. The chances are high that everything is ok, but telling you there isn't anything you could do...
- Has anyone mentioned that spotting can occur when the egg finally and actually attatches to the uterus?
- I remember during my first pregnancy I awoke to a nice big brown blood stain on my sheets... i totally freaked and worried like maniac (as any new mom would) until the...
The Talk!!!
Asked by D.C. from Spokane
on January 3, 2008
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I have a 9 year old daughter and because Jaime Lynn Spears is pregnant at the age of 16. My daughter is asking all kinds of questions about "How do babies really get ...
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- Okay to answer your question - Be honest. Like said before, you do not have to give her all graphic details, but be honest. I think we owe honesty to our kids. Wit...
- i didn't read all of your responses, i did see your update... but i did want to write what has been working for our family. I am a Birth Doula so these types of conv...
- Hi! I have 10 years old daughter and she'll learn into the sexual educator would teach students about it and be happy and don't worry it's be okay.
