Doulas & Midwives: Luv
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Help in Finding a Good Midwife
Asked by N.D. from Tampa
on August 13, 2009
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I am having difficulty finding a midwife. I would truly appreciate it if you can refer to me the midwife whom you used and loved.
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- I went to Labor of Luv Dunedin, met several moms, who LOVED them, and have referred every pregnant woman I know! THEY ARE AMAZING :) Good luck to you N.!!! http:/...
- I used Zerica Whittingham at Contemporary Women's Care in Clearwater. They also have an office in Largo/Seminole area. Not sure where you live, but she is well worth...
- I have used Debbie from Contemp Womens Care, in fact ALL the midwives from that practice seem great. The one thing to consider though is that they excusively perform h...
Wanting to Go Back 2 School
Asked by P.E. from Philadelphia
on January 30, 2007
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My name is P. and i am 32 yrs old. i work as a CNA in a nursing home. i want so much to further my education. i would luv 2 go 2 school 2 become a LPN or even a RN and...
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- You need to go back to school. It will be good for your daughter to see you studying, and you will increase your earning power. This will be good for your daughter too...
- Hi P., First let me say that is wonderful to see someone else who knows that their is a greater power out there other then us. Second I commend you for wanting to ...
- HI P., I attend school online. it is an easier way to get some credits. If you are in the medical field, you will eventually have to go to a classroom, but if you s...
How to Get a 2 Year Old Boy to Sleep
Asked by S. from Dallas
on August 15, 2006
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My 2 year old boy just won't settle down at night. I have tried everything from the night time bath to a "special night night mat" he can lay on in the living room. It...
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- Try the nuby gripper cup by luv n care. It has a soft nipple top.
- I'm a strong advocate for "Healthy sleep habits, Happy child" by Marc Weisbluth (sp?) I'd suggest telling the daycare to wake him after 90 minutes of napping and pu...
- My daughter kinda did the same thing when we took her off her bottle. I now put a sippy cup of water and one of milk (just enough to statisfy her and not have left ove...
Help or Advice Needed for Mom to Be with No Insurance!
Asked by R.G. from Tampa
on July 16, 2009
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HI LADIES! I am 30 and just found out last night I am going to have a baby! Although I am excited it was a complete accident! My husband and I do not insurance and are...
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- From what I understand, ALL pregnant women in the state of FL qualify for Medicaid - until your 6 week post pregnancy check up. Saved our lives - because I was going t...
- I highly recommend midwives! The care is better and the cost is less, and they work with you in every way. Some midwives even do hospital births. Also, my friend to...
- Hi R., CONGRATS ON YOUR LATEST BLESSING. There are so many mamasource questions today, that I'm not reading the responses, just offering my own thoughts where I hav...
Missed Period, Have Not Taken a Test, and Disneyland Rides???
Asked by D.S. from Anchorage
on November 1, 2011
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Ok, so here is my question.... I am a week late on my cycle, we have not been preventing but I have not taken a test either. I have not been sick unlike my first preg...
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- At only a few weeks gestation...no harm can really be done...If I can go through the car accident that I went through and still have a healthy baby then a few roller c...
- That means for people that are more than halfway through their pregnancy.
- You need to know if you are pregnant before you go on your trip. Take a test and know for sure. The risk to the baby of Disneyland rides if you are only a few weeks a...
Question for Diaper Snobs
Asked by H.K. from Dallas
on August 15, 2008
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My mother is a diaper snob. She complains if she sees my child wearing anything but name brand diapers (Huggies or Pampers). However, with gas prices the cost of dia...
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- I have 5 and couldn't imagine the whole cloth diaper thing. I'm sure it's great for the environment and I should, yada, yada. BUT- I use what I can afford. I get tons ...
- Hi H.! We use Huggies because they seem to be the only brand that doesn't leak on our kids. We have found that we can purchase them at Sam's for about the same pri...
- We tried most brands, generic and name brand, and ended up using swaddlers/cruisers with both kids. They were a little more expensive but just seemed to fit them bett...
Hemorrhoid Advice
Asked by W.R. from Norfolk
on April 22, 2011
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Help! I have never had hemorrhoids before (not even sure how to spell it) and I didn't realize how awful it is. I thought it was like mosquito bites or something sin...
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- I agree with Luv My Wonderful Life... But, buy a box disposible plastic gloves and after applying the cream, tuck them back in. This helps with the comfort a lot. S...
- Just wanted to add that sometimes there are other issues with diet that can have an effect. If your stool is already pretty soft (especially if it is too soft or too ...
- I had some due to VCB. the nurses recommended - 1. plenty of water. 2. plenty of fibre (but not too much all at once). 3. stool softener (this is different than a laxa...
UTI Prevention vs Wipes
Asked by E.B. from Chicago
on September 27, 2009
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My 3-month-old babygirl had recently UTI and I'm so terrified it will happen again. I think every baby does it the same but when she makes pooh it really can be everyw...
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- Here is a resource that recommends avoiding irritants to discourage recurrent bladder infections. http://www.askdrsears.com/html/8/t080800.asp Disposable diape...
- Using cloth wipes in warmer? I don't think I even know what you're asking... UTI is such a painful experience! I am completely with you, wanting to avoid ever havin...
- Elewina- Typically when a baby gets a uti it is caused by vesico-ureter reflux VUR. please check with your pediatrician to be sure that this isnt what your daughter ...
Caster Oil????
Asked by L.D. from Salt Lake City
on March 19, 2009
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OK Mommies... I'm done!
What can you tell me about using caster oil to get labor going? Or if you have any other methods safe to use to get this show on the road......
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- L., I don't have any experience with caster oil.....at least not enough to give you an educated answer...BUT.....my daughter took some when she was 5 days away from h...
- Hey L., Congrats and good luck for the next few days! Something way more enjoyable than castor oil is getting a massage. There are certain areas of the body that you ...
- Sit in a hot tub, go for a long long walk. Castor oil will make you miserable. A hot bath is safer and so is a long long walk. Good luck
Help with Feeding 10 Month Old
Asked by C.K. from Fort Myers
on September 7, 2006
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My daughter has always been a good eater. She loves veggies, and will eat almost any fruit. Lately she has been more and more interested in what my husband and I eat. ...
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- She is old enough to eat table food. Feed her that! :) It is probably cheaper to include her into your meals than to keep financing the Gerber corporation. Take ad...
- My daughter also refused to eat baby food around that age. I had started her on bits of table food and made lots of thick soups and stews for her by that time, so she ...
- Hello C., I'm sure she is doing fine and still getting plenty of nutrients in the foods she is receiving. Have you ever tasted the baby food that you tried feeding he...
