Episiotomy
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Inducing Labor
Asked by S.L. from Spartanburg
on February 10, 2009
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I was induced to deliver my daughter 4 years ago, and it did not go well. I was 0 cm dilated, not in any kind of labor at all, and it only took 3 1/2 hours from the t...
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- Oww. That sounds painful. From what I know, episiotomies are not directly related to being induced. It is about your body, the doctor or midwife with you, the baby's...
- I agree with what most of the others are saying. You're not techincally "overdue" until 42 weeks. Unless there's a problem, there is no reason to induce you. After ...
- I am so sorry to hear everything you have been through. I am a firm believer the birth process was meant to offer empowerment to bring the mom up to a place to mother...
Seeking a Ob And/or Midwife Who Is Open to Natural Birth in Northern NJ
Asked by Y.C. from New York
on December 19, 2011
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I just found out the good news that I am pregnant last week- a little nervous but excited. I started the process of looking for a OBs who is open to a natural birth ...
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- We had a wonderful birth experience with Hackettstown Midwives group. Midwives must practice under an OB, but I never met the doctor, I was only seen by the midwives. ...
- I used Avalon, too, and was very happy with them. Good luck! B.
- Dr Winsome Parchment in Maplewood (I think) is very natural-birth friendly, I hear. She apparently had natural births herself. I haven't seen her personally, so I ca...
Looking for a Good Ob Gyn in the Warwick-Florida Area
Asked by A.R. from New York
on February 19, 2009
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Hello,
I am looking for a good experienced OB GYN in the Warwick-Florida, I Had a
very bad experience with previous doctors who delivered my son due to over schedu...
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- I can really sympathize, becausue I also had a bad birth experience with a practice that has a couple offices in that area. (Thankfully, my child was OK, even if I was...
- I use Community Ob Gyn which just switched over to Crystral Run Health Care. They have offices in Goshen and right at St. Anthony's Hospital in Warwick. There are 4 d...
- I really like Community obgyn. Especially Dr Landau. They are all great and they use St. Anthony's. Dr Brokunier delivered my daughter by c-section and did a really gr...
Healing After Giving Birth
Asked by A.P. from Cincinnati
on August 30, 2010
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I delivered my second child 9 months ago, and I feel like the healing process has been very different than with my first.
With my first I had an epidural and an epi...
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- I'm sorry you tore up:( If doctors would just stop being so stubborn about what is convenient for THEM and let moms birth on their hands-and-knees or squatting, almos...
- Hi A., so sorry for your discomfort. For the itching during the first two weeks, I used Magnesium pads. Ask your dr or pharmacist if that may be effective for you now...
- Some of it might still heal back up, I had a lot of stitches with my 1st and I could still feel a large bumpy scar for over a year. Kegels can help tighten things up,...
Seeking Recommendation for Female OB or Midwife Friendy to No Intervention Birth
Asked by M.H. from Denver
on September 12, 2008
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Hi. I just learned I am pregnant with #2, and am looking for a female to provide care and attend the delivery. I am wanting recommendations for either a doc or midwi...
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- Dr. Melissa Zart at Ridgegate OBGYN (Skyridge) is awesome! Her mom is a midwife, so she has a slightly different perspective than most doctors. I had to have an emer...
- Hi, M., I am an RN at a hospital downtown, and wanted a health care provider who would allow me to be as natural as possible w/everything, but who would also use a...
- The midwives at swedish medical center are amazing! They delivered both of my babies and I adore them. I work closely with them as a doula and they take alot of time ...
Dr. Elvove No Longer Practicing OB- Need Recommendation
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on September 15, 2008
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Hi ladies, I have heard some of you recommending Dr. Elvove as an OB/GYN as well as family practicioner, so some of you may not be aware (I just found this out) that a...
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- I birthed both of my girls at home with the help of the doctors at Homefirst ... they have several locations in the Chicagoland area. Check out their website and see ...
- I would recommend Northwest Women's Consultants. The main office is just down the road from the hospital. When you're pregnant, you actually go to their office at th...
- Hi- I am a nurse who used to work in Labor and Delivery for a few years (Northwest Community Hospital for a year). During that time I got to watch how physician's pr...
Birth Plan and What to Have Ready to Take to the Hospital for the Delivery
Asked by P.P. from Dallas
on January 27, 2009
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What to take??? I'm seven months along and I have to still get a backpack ready with all the stuff I will need during my stay at the hospital. this is my second baby a...
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- I have not had a c-section, just 3 vag. births, but I'm sure most of this stuff still applies. In addition to the obvious camera, etc. I took the baby book and announ...
- Hi. I ended up having a C-section last minute. Recovery was not really bad. Expect to be in the hospital 2-3 days and just take things that will make you more comfo...
- Everyone else has good ideas for what to bring, I just wanted to chime in on the Pitocin. You either are having a planned C-section or you are having a planned vagina...
Opinions on Repeat C-seciton Vs. VBAC
Asked by J.R. from Davenport
on January 3, 2009
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My first child had to be born by c-secton, after 10 weeks on bedrest because of pregnancy induced hypertension, we were doing an NST at 38 weeks, and she was not respo...
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- My first was a c-section and my second was a VBAC. My doc group did support me, but always talked about the possibility of it going to a c-section. Since nothing was...
- You obviously know all the pros and cons, so I guess I won't go into detail explaining why I think you should go for a VBAC. I always lean toward the natural way of t...
- You will know what course is right when the time gets closer. Of course the most important thing is to take care of your health and the baby's. But I wanted to say...
Lower Back Pain 12 Days After Epidural - Infection?
Asked by T.K. from New York
on August 7, 2011
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My beautiful baby boy, my second, was born 2 weeks ago. 12 days after delivery, 2 days ago, I started having lower back pain. I never have lower back pain. The anesth...
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- I definitely had low back pain due to an epidural. They poke me so many times that it cause scar tissue. I did lots of core strengthening exercises and had a chiropr...
- I am right with you and think that most providers will tell you to get in for two reasons: a. to cover their butts and b. to make money. If it was "just" a backache, I...
- Please go to Er or a doctor. It could be forming an epidural abscess which isn't good at all. You mentioned eating clam chowder. That shouldn't be effecting your ...
Depressed, but Don't Know Why
Asked by V.W. from Minneapolis
on November 3, 2011
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A few months ago my doctor diagnosed me with depression. She thought that the birth control I was using (The Depo Shot) was causing the depression so she had me get of...
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- I would be depressed and angry at my boyfriend. I could not have lived at my family's house and had my boyfriend visit on weekends. If that can change, maybe your de...
- This may sound silly or simple, but I have found that exercise is extremely helpful!!! I just take a brisk walk and feel like a new woman. I hope you feel better s...
- V. Rae, You're almost there. It's VERY close to Jan/Feb 2012. Studies show that we can put up with a LOT IF we know there is an end in sight. Your end IS in sight!...
