Midwife or Doula
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Choosing a Hospital
Asked by C.F. from Boston
on February 27, 2008
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I live in Salem, MA, and I'm looking into doctors/hospitals in anticipation of my first child. Obviously Boston has some of the best hospitals in the world. But is it ...
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- Hi C.. I live in Lynn and chose to deliver at the Cambridge Birth Center. I can't say enough wonderful things about the Center, but it is really best for women lookin...
- I don't think a hospital in Boston is too far. I delivered my son at Beth Israel in Boston and I live in Beverly, MA. It wasn't bad at all, but I also went into labor ...
- have you considered the north shore birth center? i had my son there and it was absolutely fabulous. it is staffed by midwives, overseen by the hospital doctors. th...
Want to Hear About Midwife Birth Experiences.
Asked by H.T. from Anchorage
on September 21, 2009
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I had my first 2 kids in a hospital with a doctor. I'm now 7 months pregnant with my 3rd and I've decided to have this one with a midwife at a birthing center run by a...
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- H. - Having had three very different birth experiences, I can tell you that I got more "natural" and unassisted with each, and each one was better than the last. I can...
- Good for you! I changed to midwifery at 7 or 8 months with my first ... this will probably horrify many, but I didn't really seek prenatal care at all (OK, yes, I a...
- My second born was a midwife assisted home birth. It was nice because once my midwife was there, she was there the whole time unlike my OB who came and went. The reall...
C-section or Vaginal Delivery
Asked by P. from Houston
on July 17, 2007
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Hello all,
I feel like I always have questions. Here comes another one! I'm full term today at 37 weeks...hooray! I'm ready to have this second child but I don't...
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- Vaginal delivery is safer for mom and baby. You need to make sure you don't push on your back though and don't let the cut. -A.
- A C-section is major surgery with risks for infection, abdominal adhesions, etc. They are meant to be done in an emergency, however it seems some hospitals and docs h...
- I have three boys (seven, six, and three). All were vaginal deliveries. I am 5' and my last baby was 8lbs 10oz (due to gestational diabetes). I had some tearing, an...
I'm About to Be 34 Weeks and I Want to Know How Labor Is Going to Be Like.
Asked by C.C. from Phoenix
on July 17, 2010
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Basically, I just want to know what it's going to be like. I'm terrified beyond all hell of going through it, but I know I have to go through it eventually, and if I k...
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- Don't be scared!! My husband and I had our first baby 8 months ago - and I know exactly what you're going through. We had decided to try Hypnobabies for our birthing m...
- In my experience, the more natural you keep you labor (less interventions) the easier it is. I'm sure a lot of women would think I was nutty, but seriously, my labor ...
- OK, first off, don't be terrified otherwise it's like a self fullfilling prophecy. Change your mindset so you can be more relaxed about it. Remember, your body was m...
Seeking Advice/thoughts on VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesearan)
Asked by C.S. from New York
on July 3, 2008
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Hello I'd like to ask those moms that have had a VBAC what there thoughts are on it and if it was worth the labor and delivery
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- Hello C., I just had my first baby in February via emergency c-section. I had a midwife and was prepared for a completely natural vaginal birth. My complications ...
- I'm in the same position you are - due the end of September with the choice to make as to whether or not to try a VBAC. My first son was born via emergency c-section ...
- C., I know of people who have had VBAC and said the recovery was easier. I also know of one who experienced uterine rupture that required something like 200 stitche...
Choosing Between Highland Park Hospital and Lutheran General
Asked by J. from Chicago
on August 31, 2006
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I recently moved to the Chicago area and am trying to decide between finding an OB/GYN at either Highland Park Hospital or Lutheran General Hospital. I have been told ...
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- My advice would be to go with the OB you are most comfortable with. Both are great hospitals. You may get more attention at Lutheran General as I believe it is a tea...
- HI J., I moved to Lutheren General beg of last year as i was not verey happy with my old gyneac. And yes it does matter where u go. I like Lutheran a lot, I had tro...
- I second what Freya said about Dr. Maureen Carson at Lutheran. I've been seeing her for over 10 years, as has my sister. I absolutely love her and she delievered my f...
Choosing a Hospital in North West Metro, MN
Asked by K.S. from Minneapolis
on December 7, 2011
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My husband and I have toured the birth center at both North Memorial Robbinsdale and North Memorial Maple Grove. We are trying to decide which one would be best for us...
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- North Memorial Maple Grove all the way. My experience there was the best.
- Don't know about Robbinsdale but I delivered at MG and loved it. Had a great and memorable experience. Got a very cute knit hat by a group of ladies who knits them f...
- I had my daughter at North, and my son at MG. North was wonderful for my preemie. They have a great NICU. MG was just far better in every other way. It is smaller,...
Doula/Midwife Recommendations in Oak/Berk Area?
Asked by C.S. from San Francisco
on February 20, 2008
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Hello moms -
I'm getting less happy with Kaiser as the weeks go by. Love my OB, don't like the system (my OB won't delivery my baby, another on-call team will). So ...
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- Hi, I don't have any recommendations, and I am hoping that I can get pregnant sometime this year-I am 38 and have never been pregnant. Love to hear your story about h...
- The Nurture Center in Lafayette is a wonderful resource, along with having all you'll ever need for baby they can refer a Doula/Midwife. http://www.nurturecenter.com/h...
- Hi C., Congratulations! I gave birth in January at Alta Bates in Berkeley with a midwife and a doula. I can't say enough about having someone that you trust there w...
Seeking Information on Home and Water Births
Asked by L.S. from Dallas
on August 20, 2008
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i was wondering if any moms out there had a home or water birth and where there experiances were.im not insured and cant afford richardson regional...its 5500 just for...
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- I am planning a home birth and have gotten a lot of information from experienced moms on ivillage.... http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-pphomebirth However, I d...
- Hey L.! It seems that you have gotten several great options. I just wanted to let you know that both my friend and myself have delivered at birth centers/home. My f...
- You need to go to dallasareamoms.com There are tons of moms on there who had home birth and water births -they can allso tell you about all the local birth centers, an...
Woodwinds Vs. St. Joe's
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on August 10, 2009
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Hello,
I haven't seen real recent dialogue about St. Joe's in St Paul or Woodwinds in Woodbury. I'm going to have a Doula and am looking forward to as natural a birt...
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- st joes hands down....i think they are the best hospital around...they give more personable care there...i had my hysterectomy there bout 10 yrs ago...they actually ca...
- i had my first at children's in st. paul and my second at woodwinds. children's was great but i really loved woodwinds they are top rated in the country for their pren...
- WOODWINDS!!! We had our daughter there, and it is truly amazing. They offer everything you mentioned and have a lot of naturalistic methods.
