Midwife or Doula: Epi
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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...
Controversy over Regular Delivery VS. C-sections
Asked by K.E. from Dallas
on March 28, 2007
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I'm 33 weeks pregnant and people I know, friends, and some family have been telling me that having a c-section is "the way to go". Why is this? It just seems like havi...
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- You have obviously gotten a lot of different responses about this and I assume you will continue to. In our world of conveniences this is always going to be a debate....
- I had my twin boys via emergency c section. If I had had a choice I would go back and have a natural birth. I was in labor, then i was in recovery and my pregnant tumm...
- Hi K. I know you've had so much advice already, but i had to throw mine in as well :) C Section ALL the way. I've done both and the C Section for me was a much much...
Natural Childbirth Advice
Asked by B.F. from Los Angeles
on May 4, 2010
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Hi Ladies,
I am almost 38 weeks preggo with my first and I hoping to have a natural delivery w/o an epidural. Do any of you have any advice/tips for me?
One use...
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- Hi there :) You already have a lot of great input from other great moms but I hope you won't mind reading one more. My water broke 2 days before my due date but I w...
- With the birth of my son I planned on going natural and hoped to labor at home as long as possible. I had also been told that this would be the most helpful way to av...
- Bradley Birth is awesome, but required months of education and practice. I would grab the book Husband Coached childbirth and read it quickly. Do deep belly breathin...
Should I Be Induced? What Are Your Experiences?
Asked by C.F. from Salt Lake City
on December 3, 2008
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I am due with my second child on December 20th. Today at my appointment we asked my doctor about being induced he said that he is on call on the 13th & 14th and we co...
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- Wait! Wait! Wait! Do not let them induce you unless you want contractions to be 10x worse!! Trust me, my first was induced and i would never suggest it unless medicall...
- I had my first naturally and my second one was induced. The only reason the 2nd one was induced was because we had compilations with the 1st one. The 2nd one was ind...
- If you had an uncomplicated natural childbirth the first time around, I would say that you should wait for it to happen naturally the second time. Most often, doctors ...
Epidurals...
Asked by J.S. from Memphis
on January 8, 2008
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I was wondering whether or not you ladies had an epidural during your delivery and what your recommendations are. My mother did not have one with me, but did with my y...
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- J., I did have an epidural with my little girl in 2006. Like yourself, I was 20 years old, and I got lots of input from others about whether to go natural or not. Anyw...
- Sometimes it just depends on how YOU feel at the TIME. I wanted an epidural-free delivery both times. First time around, I had been in labor for 40 hours before they w...
- Hi J., Not to long ago I was in the same boat you are in now. I have a 6month old son. You read books (what to except when your excepting) ect.. you listen to oth...
V-bac Using Hypnobirthing
Asked by J.P. from Eugene
on October 4, 2008
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Hello everyone,
I am pregnant with my second child and facing a dilemma. My first child was born via C-section due to her being in the breech position. I have bee...
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- HI J. - I used Hypnobirthing with the labor and delivery of my daughter. I have never had a c-section and cannot help you there but can tell you about my experien...
- HI J., I too had a c-section with my first birth. It was the exact opposite of everything I wanted. I am hoping, when pregnant again, to deliver via VBAC. I looked in...
- I don't know anything about hypnobirthing, but I attempted a v-bac with my second son. I would say to remember the most important part about birth is a healthy mom an...
Opinions on VBAC- Vaginal Birth After Caesarean
Asked by C.N. from Boston
on December 3, 2009
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Two years ago I ended up having a last minute c-section with my daughter due to multiple factors- they said she was going to be 10 pounds and they'd have to break her ...
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- I'm sorry you had such a tough time with the first delivery. Going forward, if I were you, I'd check with both the hospital you plan to deliver at and your health insu...
- Hi C., I can only speak to you being nervous about going through another major procedure. I had to have a 2nd c-section b/c he was breach. The recovery time was q...
- My good friend just had a successful VBAC and says it was a wonderful decision. She felt better going into it planning for a natural birth and letting her body decide ...
Epidural????
Asked by E.M. from Pittsburgh
on February 11, 2008
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Hello all Moms!
I am in the process of doing research about epidurals. I have no idea if I should get on eor not. I had my daughter 12 years ago and I am very nervo...
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- As a Labor and Delivery nurse I can tell you that the majority of women opt to get an epidural. It is a safe procedure and can provide good pain relief. I just had my ...
- Hello E., My daughters are 11 years apart so when I found myslef pregnant again, I chose the epidural. it was inserted by the head of radiology during the peak of a...
- There is no question, Epidural's were God's gift to women post the Eve/apple quagmire. I have a 20-month old son and a baby due in 8 weeks. The minute I was rolled i...
Need Advice on Skipping the Epidural
Asked by K.N. from Chicago
on August 28, 2008
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Can anyone give advice on skipping the epidural for a second baby? Our first child was born within a couple of hours of arriving at the hospital without complications...
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- I've had 2 children with no epidural (and 1 on the way that will be without an epidural), and both were induced with pitocin. If you really don't want the epidural, t...
- I recommend classes like The Bradley Method or Hypno Birthing and also, a doula. Having you partner be supportive and (the classes and doula help with this) working as...
- I just had my first baby in April and did s without an epidural. I was concerned with the possible side effects on the baby and afraid of having a needle in my back. ...
Looking for a Good OB/GYN and Pediatrician
Asked by N.W. from Kansas City
on August 14, 2006
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Does anyone have a good OB for me? I am also looking for a good pediatrician. I am lookig in the Overland Park area. Help!
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- I use Dr. Peter Caruso for my OB/GYN and Dr. Joseph Kanarek for my pediatrician. They are both based out of St. Joseph Health Center (I-435 and State Line). Dr. Ca...
- I go to the Women's clinic of JC. my dr. is Brenda Lofton, but i don't know for sure if she is taking new patients. i have been to several of the dr's there though ...
- Good OB/GYN - Dr. Carrie Grounds w/ Womens Clinic of Johnson County or Dr. Rita Oplatnik (not for sure who she is with). Pediatrician - Dr. Matthew Buss w/ Georgeto...
