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Breastfeeding While Pregnant? Anyone?
Asked by M.K. from Minneapolis
on April 25, 2007
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Just found out I'm pregnant (so excited!). I'm still nursing my 10-month-old. I'm open to continue breast feeding as long as my son and I want to. I'd be open to ta...
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- I personally don't have experience with it but I have a cousin that was nursing twins and then had a third child and nursed all 3 of them for a long time with no probl...
- Don't know about BF while pregnant, but moms of multiples tandem nurse all the time. I've known a few mothers of twins, and they were able to do it just fine. A litt...
- Congratulations! I have bf while pregnant twice. It is almost always safe to bf while pregnant - even if you have a history of PTL it is often fine to bf during the 1s...
Moving to San Jose Area Mid-pregnancy, Need OB-GYN Referrals
Asked by B.T. from San Francisco
on January 4, 2008
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I am moving to the San Jose / Cupertino area in the next few months, and I am 12 weeks pregnant. I am looking for recommendations on wonderful OB's, preferably in an ...
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- Dr Narrisse Kendrich - www.womenscareforlife.com
- Dr Violetta Faryno is amazing ###-###-#### in San Jose across from O'Connor hospital near Valley Fair Mall. I have many friends that go to her and they are so thrilled...
- Hi B.! Congratulations and welcome to the Southbay! I work in the birth community and have all kinds of info about the docs here. Before I answer your question, t...
Have You Seen "The Business of Being Born?"
Asked by M.M. from Miami
on March 16, 2008
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I just was curious as to how many women were very happy with their birth experience, if you gave birth in hospital or birthing center.
I just saw the Ricki Lake produ...
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- I have not seen it yet. And I want to. I have a unique birth experience. I gave birth at home with my man completely unassisted. The plan was to have a midwifery t...
- hi i have not seen it yet, waiting for it from netflix. i had my son in a hospital even though i knew i was going to go natural because it was my first and didn't know...
- I haven't seen it yet, but can't wait to. Ricki Lake is co-sponsoring reopening a birth center in NYC and the article is featured in Mothering Magazine this month. I...
Anyone Deliver Babies at St. Anthony North or Avista Hospital?
Asked by T.K. from Denver
on August 27, 2010
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Hi Ladies,
I am wondering if any of you have given birth at St. Anthony North in Westminster or Avista in Louisville? What was your experience like? Did you like...
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- I have delivered 2 babies at Avista, and my Dr. was Dr. Huynh from Avista Women's care. Dr. Moeller actually delivered my 2nd b/c he came so quickly, and she was also ...
- I've not delivered at Avista, but I did go to the ER once and it was disgusting. (Poop from a previous patient on the floor.) I was the only patient but it still too...
- T., I have not delivered at Avista, but have been a doula a couple of time for women birthing at Avista. It is a good hospital and open to helping moms create the ...
Cord Blood Banking
Asked by T.R. from Denver
on August 27, 2008
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I am looking into cord blood banking for this pregnancy. My question is; has anyone done this, and if so- through whom? I am looking into CBR and viacord. CBR seems to...
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- WE used CBR as they were better known, been around a long time. I had 2 c-sections and we still have the cord blood. The process is super easy.
- I'm not responding about the cord blood banking but about the artificial route you want to go to have a girl. If you know when you ovulate you have to get together wit...
- Cord blood banking is not something you should be talked into... it is a luxury, and is like a very expensive insurance policy that you will probably never use... much...
A Question for All the Homebirth/natural Birth Moms
Asked by L.K. from Austin
on July 17, 2010
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So I know I am in the minority and the majority of mainstream mothers have one or all of the following- ultraounds at every prenatal visit, scheduled inductions, epidu...
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- Hi L., I wanted to chime in because, right or wrong, I really struggle with this issue at times too. I don't have an answer for you, but thought you should know that ...
- L., Don't be so hard on yourself. Not everyone chooses to be in control of their life and make their own decisions. Basically they just don't want that responsibility....
- Hello. I had my daughter in a hospital with no drugs. I honestly think you have some misconceptions. If you trust your doctor, and know him/her well you make the choic...
Kaiser Obgyn
Asked by A.M. from Sacramento
on December 31, 2008
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I am switching to Kaiser hospital in the next week or so and I was wondering if there were any referrals to a good OB/GYN in their network. More than like I will be go...
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- Hi A., I live in Carmichael and refuse to drive on the freeways but I still drive 45-60 mins just to see my OB/GYN in Elk Grove because she is that fantastic. My OB ...
- A., I have Dr. Alexander Locke II, I really like him he's very nice and listens.
- I went to South Sac Kaiser and I had NP Baskins and really liked her. She is very gentle and quick. Really good personality. I had Dr. Macias. Nice lady but rough wit...
Questions Regardin an Unplanned C-section...
Asked by W.A. from Honolulu
on February 2, 2008
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Hi all, I just found out last week that my baby is in a breech postion and I will be having a C-section. I am very freaked out by it and down right scared. I planned o...
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- Hi W., I am the proud mother of 2 children, Sabrina(14) and Patrick(11). Sabrina was also breach and was a planned c-section. For me it took all the anticipation and f...
- I had 2 c-sections - the first was after 24 hours of labor and THEN THEY FOUND OUT SHE WAS BREECH!!!!!! Anyhoo, I was completely wiped after #1, but #2 I had another ...
- 1) my first c-section i was up and walking around that night...my aunt who has had 4 c-sections told me to get up and move asap... i was in the hospital for 3 days.. a...
Bikini Wax While Pregnant
Asked by A.Y. from Washington DC
on May 28, 2009
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OK, Ladies, this is a total shot in the dark, but I'm very interested in responses (sorry if it gets too descriptive)
I'm in my 3rd trimester and really want to ge...
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- i had one in the 1st trimester. it hurt more than it normally does, but hurts way way less than shaving. i say go for it but be prepared for pain. doesn't hurt near...
- I had a bikini wax in my 2nd trimester and definitely plan on doing it again before delivery! I've had them before, though and it all depends on your pain threshold. F...
- OK.... Bikini waxing is never comfortable, but manageable. For whatever reason, hormones, etc, it hurts WAY MORE when you are pregnant! I was warned by the aestitici...
Seeking Friendly Maternity Ward in Orlando,FL
Asked by M.P. from Orlando
on September 23, 2006
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Hello fellow mothers! I would like to know which is the friendliest maternity ward in the Orlando area? I have heard good things about Winter Park Memorial Dr. Phillip...
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- Liz, My grand daughter was born at Winter Park, It is a wonderful hospital. They treat the parents really well. They are very helpful, good advise. You can ask them ...
- I just had my daughter at Winnie Palmer and my experience was unforgettable. The staff was super friendly and the attention I got was amazing. What I liked the best wa...
- Hello, Like Elizabeth I too gave birth in a Birthing Center it is called Special Beginings in Winter Park and it was perfect. They specialize in child birth so jus...
