Labor & Delivery: Child
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"Must Haves" for Labor and Delivery
Asked by J.L. from Norfolk
on July 6, 2009
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I am trying to figure out what I absolutely need to pack to take with me to the hospital and wonder what one thing did you take with you that you just would not have m...
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- A few thoughts: First, I couldn't face the thought of having to wear maternity clothes again after delivery, so I brought my favorite stretch stretch pants and paja...
- Hair elastic or barrette. slip on shoes
- After 2 children, here are a few of my must haves: chapstick money for the TV and phone boppy pillow lanisoh cream my own pjs clothes for the baby
How to Deal with Labor and Delivery
Asked by C.W. from Minneapolis
on February 21, 2008
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I am do very soon and i was hoping to get some advice on what to expect and or ways to deal with labor and delivery. I'm afraid that i will be in the middle of pushin...
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- I just had a baby boy in Auguest. He was my first also. I had been told by everyone how great an epidural was so after being in pain for a while i did get the epidural...
- I agree with the response listen to your body and be open to anything. Let the nurses know up front how you feel even if you aren't sure how that is. Both my boys ...
- I have had 2 babies and cannot even BEGIN to imagine doing it drug-free! I even got an epidural headache after the 1st one and still don't regret it. In my opinion, ...
Any One Had a Doula During Labor and Delivery?
Asked by T.C. from Albuquerque
on June 2, 2009
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I am now almost 13 weeks pregnant and would like to take the natural approach to labor and delivery as I did with my daughter. There is a local doula service group in ...
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- I did not have a Doula for either of my children. I had my Mother, Husband and SIL in the room with me and they were a great team. If I had not had the experiences I...
- I'm actually T.'s sister (she told me to use her account to respond) I used a doula with the delivery of my 8 month old son, and both my husband and I agree, IT IS THE...
- I just had baby #1 in early February and had planned to deliver without pain meds so we hired a Doula and were thrilled while working with her. As it turned out, howev...
Delivery
Asked by S.K. from New York
on February 6, 2009
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Hi,
My name is S. and I moved from the Netherlands to America. I'm pregnant and I'm going to deliver my child here in the US. In my country things go very differently...
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- Hi S., I think you got answers to most of your questions, but I just wanted to add a comment about pain meds. If you end up with a c-section and are on IV pain medic...
- My advice - hire a birth doula! If you can't afford one, find a student doula who will work with you for much less. These women are well trained in supporting women th...
- 1)Do they take the baby away from you after he's born? You can request that the baby stay as long as possible. Sometimes they must take the baby for a short time t...
Balanced Book on Labor and Delivery
Asked by K.Z. from Minneapolis
on July 28, 2006
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Hi,
I'm due in November and I'm looking for some literature that explains options for labor and delivery (medicated, natural, etc.)in a balanced way. All of the books...
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- I found that the childbirth class we took was extremely helpful. They talked about many options and the pros and cons of each.
- Hi; I am a doula and midwife. I work in a busy hospital. The best book I know of is, "Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn". It is, in my opinion, an excellent book...
- I thought the Big Book of Birh by Erica Lyons was fabulous. It was a well rounded, informative book- meant to empower us to deliver in the best way possible. I didn'...
During Delivery...
Asked by E.K. from Kalamazoo
on April 25, 2009
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So I am really nervous about the delivery to say the least. I really wanted to ask people not to come up to the hospital until after its over. My husband is upset an...
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- you do not have to have anyone in the room iwth you.. just the dr if that is what you prefer.. even hubby can wait in the waiting room. It is your choice.. Labo...
- Absolutely not unreasonable! You are the one having the baby--you choose who you want at the birth. It's a very personal thing just like conception. You need to feel...
- I have had 3 kids... For the 1st baby I had my next youngest sister in the room (she was 16 and we called it birth control) For my 2nd my mom drove from PA and watch...
Seeking Positive Labor and Delivery!
Asked by A.R. from Dallas
on August 21, 2006
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Hello ladies,
Although the labor and delivery of my first born was pretty amazing...I just found out I am pregant with my second baby and am wanting something more. M...
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- I recommend using a midwife and/or birthing center. They are usually great about listening to what you want as long as it is safe. They also tend to view pregnancy a...
- From what you are describing, it sounds like you need to be at a birth center. Even if you are able to find a hospital accommodate your family during delivery, I woul...
- Hi there, My OB's name is William Wiese, MD ###-###-####) and he is amazing. I had my daughter, Hannah Grace, at Presby in Allen and they let me have as many peopl...
Labor
Asked by S.K. from Miami
on September 3, 2010
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Hi I'm 3 centimeters dialated my dr doctor wants to induce me if the baby is not here by Monday how can I put my self into labor I only have one more centimeter to be ...
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- My doctor told me there is only one sure fire way. Sex! It was nearly impossible for us - with the belly, the toddler and the in-laws! I had to be induced - but I h...
- for me having sex worked. also there are so many pressure points that help induce labor all around your ankle if you look up on line like pressure points to help indu...
- Let the baby come when it's ready. Forget about putting toxic chemicals and hormones into the baby. I work in the autism/developmental delay community and there is way...
Labor & Such
Asked by H.V. from Cleveland
on September 2, 2010
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So I've been talking to a lot of moms lately and I seem to be seeing a trend. So I figured I'd see what you ladies had to say.
How many of you ladies went into labo...
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- Your body releases a chemical while at sleep that tends to get labor started.
- 1st one I was induced, so that doesn't count. 2nd time started in the early evening around 7pm??
- I have had only one labor where I went on my own and it was at night. My water broke at midnight and my daughter was born at 3 am.
Labor AGAIN??
Asked by N.H. from Omaha
on June 1, 2007
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This may sound absolutely crazy...or not...But I am scared to death of giving birth again. My first preg. was kinda rough and didn't enjoy being a member of preggy lan...
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- there is lots of great advice here, and they are correct in the no two pregnancies are alike. My friend had preclampica with her first and is having a smooth pregnanc...
- I understand. I have six children and the first few were no sweat and didn't worry then, my last kids came closer and closer together and would worry. Number 5 was b...
- I don't really have any fluffy happy stories about labor. But hopefully you can put your experience into perspective, cause it could have been worse. I have big kids...
