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Am I Crazy Not to Have a Birth Plan?
Asked by J.G. from Minneapolis
on March 14, 2012
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I was in the hospital yesterday (I'm 33 weeks pregnant) and I had some premature labor starting which we quieted and I was sent home. On the way out we were chatting w...
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- I did not have a written birth plan. What I had was a midwife who knew that I did not want an epidural and I did not want an episiotomy. She and I were able to talk th...
- You don't need to have an official birth plan. But it is good to talk to the Dr and hospital beforehand about certain practices and preferences. Such as, do they al...
- Healthy baby, healthy mom. That was my plan...and it worked, both times!
Thoughts on Writting a Birth Plan?
Asked by S.W. from Los Angeles
on April 28, 2010
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I just signed up for a free workshop on writing your own birth plan in Pasadena, and I wanted to know what others experiences were with writing their own. Did you fin...
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- I think it is a great way to get a clear idea on what is important to you. We had one and the staff and dr. did review it. I'd also talk to your doctor about the reall...
- Write a birth plan and hire a doula. If you don't want a doula, make sure your husband is prepared to unwaveringly support you 100%. From what I understand, hospital...
- I think that attending a class is a great idea. The class will give you lots of information so you can make some informed decissions. As far as a "birth plan", there...
Filming/Photographing Your Baby's Birth
Asked by M.V. from New York
on February 3, 2011
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There was an article in the NY Times this morning about several hospitals across the country banning videotaping or taking pictures during labor and delivery (I'm gues...
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- I am not sure about natural birthing if they are banned. It depends but with a C-section they do not allow video anymore at least where I am.
- I wouldnt want that on video, it's such a personal experience, not one to be used for drama and popcorn eating later. I think I would be really uncomfortable with the...
- I am really surprised by so many of the responses. My doctor allowed my friend to video tape my daughter being brought into this world. It's was so beautiful and magic...
Breastfeeding / Birth Control / Ovulation
Asked by C.M. from St. Louis
on April 27, 2010
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I know I can get this info by googling it but figured I'd ask on here since I seem to get good, honest responses!!
I am breastfeeding my 8 month old son and have ne...
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- I had trouble getting pregnant the first time, and never had a period while breastfeeding till 14.5 months. I had been taking the pill, but figured it wasn't really w...
- be careful on missing pills life was so hectic that I forgot as well and I'm feeding my 10month old. After he was born my dr recommended an IUD and it didn't effect br...
- With my 1st, I got pregnant while on the pill. I did not realize I was pregnant until about 5 months along. I was young and not paying much attention and overtired. I ...
Birth Control? or Period?
Asked by J.S. from Columbia
on July 8, 2010
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ok so my gfs 16 and she wnted me to try and get some awnsers for this problem, she has been getting the shots ever since we started dateing and never got her period, w...
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- First of all let me recommend a book called, "Theology of the Body for Teens". You care about your gf or you wouldn't be writing. The birth control medicine has many ...
- http://www.fwhc.org/birth-control/bcdepo.htm Scroll down to where it says Going Off Depo. This may just be a side effect of that or she may be pregnant. Tell her to...
- Most likely your girlfriend is pregnant. Coming off of the shot wouldn't do that to her body. Go to a drug store and get an at-home pregnancy test first. I know you gu...
Seeking Birth Information About Epidurals
Asked by L.H. from Dallas
on March 30, 2007
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I am trying to do some research on natural childbirth. In my experience as a doula, I have found that the mother's who ask for an epidural, usually do so at 4cm, Thi...
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- I was planning to get an epidural from the moment I found out I was pregnant, but unfortunatley due to progressing too quickly I was unable to get one. I was doing oka...
- I think whether or not a person asks for an epidural depends on lots of factors. The most important is probably whether or not she intends to get an epidural. If a mom...
- I've never had an aversion to the idea of using an epidural, but I wanted to see how long I could go without one because I've always had a pretty high tolerance for pa...
Blue Shield Not Paying for Birth
Asked by D.W. from Los Angeles
on March 3, 2010
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I have a PPO with Blue Shield. I had a planned homebirth with a midwife. Blue Shield has paid out for some of the parts that they have been billed for the birth, but...
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- Good for you for fighting for your right to have the birth you wanted covered by your insurance company. This is a HUGE issue! You can connect with other mom's about t...
- I agree with others, that the billing codes are the problem. Talk to your midwife about getting the bill recoded. She probably contracts billing out, so there may have...
- There are many great answers here from other moms, I just wanted to give some support to you too. I had both my boys at home with our midwife and had Cross/Blue Shiel...
Nursing Moms & Birth Control
Asked by A.C. from Kansas City
on November 24, 2008
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Just this weekend, I started my period. My son is 15 months on Tuesday so I haven't had my period for 2 years!! This is due to breastfeeding and the fact my son stil...
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- Ok my kids are 4 & 5 so I'm thinking this mini pill came out since I had mine...My Dr. had put me on an Ortho pill that had NO ESTROGEN because I also suffer from seve...
- I know they say that while you're breastfeeding you shouldn't have a period, same w/ the mini pill but we've had 2 patiets in the past 3 months that are nursing and ha...
- Hi, A.. I felt like I was reading my own question! I, too, am 32 with a 15 1/2 month old who I just weaned a few weeks ago. A few days after I weaned her I had my firs...
Home Waterbirth
Asked by J.A. from Minneapolis
on December 23, 2010
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I am having my first baby in April and I am interested in a home water birth. Can anyone tell me how much this costs? I am also looking into hospitals but would prefe...
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- I don't have any reccommedations, but would like to tell you that this is SO do-able and if I were to have any more kids I would do it at home! I've had two hospital ...
- I don't know about where you live but I do know that some places have birthing centers. I highly recommend them. Also some hospitals have midwives as well. I know i...
- I would advise you to have your baby in a hospital since it's your first baby. If your first delivery goes super smoothly, then have your second at home, but don't tak...
Birth Control Is a HOAX!!!!!!!!
Asked by W.D. from Charlotte
on February 22, 2009
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Wow.....I just want to know if anyone out there has ever gotten pregnant on birth control?!?!? My beautiful baby girl was born on October 3, 2008. She was 7lbs 5oz and...
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- I'm on that boat with you! Both of mine were conceived while on birth control. We joked that we were going to name our first born "Patch" since I was on Ortho-Evra a...
- I've never taken Yaz, but I recommend the Mirena IUD for birth control. I'm on my second one and never even think about it. Good luck dealing with all you've got goi...
- I have three children, two are the product of failed birth control - my third, the only girl, i was usuing birth control, and spermicide......oh, and the baby was only...
