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2Nd Time Labor
Asked by J.T. from Sheboygan
on October 26, 2010
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I'm pregnant with my 2nd baby (6 months along) and I have an 18 month old son. I'm just wondering, for you 2nd time moms, did you bring your first along? Do you think ...
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- I brought my three and a half year old son with as we don't have family close by either. It worked out fine. Since your son is fairly young and if your husband may n...
- i understand where you are coming from. my oldest was 4yrs at the time i had my second son. we had NO family close by 2+hrs one way was the closest. we lived 20 miles ...
- Definitely line up a sitter or friend to watch your son. Consider doing trial runs with a new babysitter now to build familiarity and trust. There will be no one to ca...
Pain Meds. for Labor- What Did You Like?
Asked by S.D. from Fort Collins
on January 9, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I would love a buncha information from you all on what everyone used to relieve the pain of labor (other then an epidural).
I am hoping to do a totally ...
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- It looks like you have a lot of responses!! Congrats, this is such an exciting time!! I don't have any experience with the TENS unit, but I can speak from my experienc...
- I have had four kids. All epidural free. But I did have (I don't know the name) but I was told it was like an extra strength dose of Ibuprofen. It just took the edg...
- Ahhh pain meds. The problem with planning for pain meds. is that you have no idea how intense the pain may or may not be. Me, I screamed when I felt my hip bones pus...
Two Year Old in Delivery Room
Asked by M.R. from Salt Lake City
on January 24, 2008
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I was thinking about having my two year old daughter in the delivery room. I want to involve her in all possible. Is this a good idea?
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- Dear M., As a mother of six, I would not recommend including your 2 year old in the delivery room. My children were very aware of what was happening but it often ...
- My son was three when I had his brother. I don't think it's very good. There's a lot of blood coming from Mommy. You'll be in some pain and your two year old will see ...
- It's nice that you want your daughter involved in the birth of your son, but in my opinion the delivery room is not the place for small children. Children do not like...
Natural Birth in a Hospital
Asked by C.R. from Washington DC
on April 27, 2010
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Can anyone share their experience with natural birth in a hospital? My current OB practices at Georgetown University Hospital, which I like, but I'm nervous that I won...
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- I had a natural birth at Kaiser with my daughter and it went really well, better than I had hoped for. My advice would be to try and get a doula, we found one through ...
- I delivered at home because I was told by doctor acquaintances that I would have a difficult time keeping with my birth plan if I went to the hospital. My husband is a...
- As a doula, and a HypnoBirthing practitioner, I have a couple of things to add. Many of the comments I agree with. Such as, teaching hospitals do have a higher rate of...
How to Say Nicely "NO WAY in __ ARE YOU GOING to BE in the DELIVERY ROOM!!"
Asked by G.B. from Baton Rouge
on February 19, 2010
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I'm pregnant w/ baby #4 - with baby #1 I was generous and allowed my mom and MIL in the room along with my hubby. After that experience I said no more MIL! She crit...
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- I would tell you to tell her that the hospital's new policy (due to H1N1) is that you are only allowed two people to be with you in the delivery room. But if she's te...
- Hi G., What a pickle! Hurt feelings are going to be present no matter how you broach the topic. So you'll need to handle this delicately but firm. Is this going ...
- This is going to be difficult any way you slice it. She is not going to see the fairness in you having your mother there and not letting her be there. I think you sh...
Who Has Delivered at Northwest Community Hospital?
Asked by B.A. from Chicago
on March 20, 2008
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Hi everyone,
I've searched all over this wonderful website, and I haven't seen anyone mention this hospital. Has anyone delivered there? Was it a good or bad experi...
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- Northwest Community Hospital is a wonderful hospital. My sister's mother in law used to head up their nursing staff (until she retired). I've only heard really good th...
- Hi B., I delivered (via c-section) both of my kids (now 4 and 2 1/2) at Northwest Community. I have only good things to say! Everyone in Labor & Delivery was wond...
- Congratulations, B.! I delivered my first at NCH in January of 2007 and had a great experience. Everyone, from the Emergency Room where I was admitted at 5 am beca...
Help Choosing Breastpump.....manual....electric....dual....yikes
Asked by N.A. from Cincinnati
on October 4, 2008
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I seriously need some help choosing a breast pump, i am fairly new to the website so bare with me!! I'm not too sure which type will work best for me and my baby to b...
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- I LOVED the Medela Pump in style advanced. I went back to work after 3 months and it worked well for me until I stoped around 10-11months. Good luck!
- I want to let you know that Medela is the way to go. I rented the Medela Symphony electric breast pump from the hospital after I delivered and it worked wonderful. I...
- Hi N., Medela dual electric is the best pump hands down. I have 3 children. With my first I tried all kinds of pumps but once I found Medela my life was so much eas...
What to Do with 2 1/2 Yr. Old While in Labor and Afterwards...
Asked by N.S. from Chicago
on July 20, 2007
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I should start off by prefacing what I say with the fact that I am more or less addressing other mothers here who have a more co-sleeping, lengthy breastfeeding histor...
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- While I cannot specifically address your issue, I can tell you that you might find a lot of great advice on the forums at www.mothering.com The site seems to very m...
- I know a mother who had her 3yo at her second child's birth. I believe her sister (the aunt) took care of the younger daughter while her parents were, obviously, occup...
- I have done what you are talking about at a birthing center in Oregon... I'll write more tomorrow...
Parker Vs. Aurora Hospital
Asked by A.Z. from Denver
on January 2, 2009
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I am a mom of two and pregnant with my third. I had my first baby at Saint Joes and loved the hospital. The rooms were great as well as the docs and nurses. My seco...
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- I have heard so many people that have had a bad experience at Parker. I wouldn't go back if it was something serious that concerned you. If it was just the nurse, ch...
- This was 10 years ago, but my twins were born at the Aurora South hospital (Mississippi and Potomac). I had to deliver in an OR because of posible complications, but I...
- I know you said you are in between Parker and Aurora but have you thought of Rose? It is on the east side of town, I had two of my kids there and loved it both times, ...
Do You Really HAVE to Deliver in a Hospital Setting ??
Asked by K.H. from Richmond
on September 18, 2009
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do you really HAVE to deliver in a hospital setting ?? i mean all the baby books i have
read make it sound like its MANDATORY or something to go through 2 days of bei...
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- Basically you can do whatever you want but you need to think about a few things. 1. You are 40. This puts you at a higher risk during delivery. 2. Complications can ...
- I gave birth at home with an excellent midwife. I too didn't want to be poked and prodded. I wanted to give birth in a peaceful atmosphere without all the intervention...
- You can start with Calling the Midwifery @ depaul Hospital...THey are FABULOUS.....I had my 5th daughter there and it was such a wonderful experience....it's just like...
