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C-section or VBAC. Oh Wait, I'm Screwed Either Way. ;)
Asked by B.P. from Cleveland
on November 18, 2010
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Grrrr. I went to the meeting of my local ICAN chapter (a "c-section support group") last night with the hopes of finding a listening ear and left feeling awful abou...
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- I am really sorry you came away from that meeting feeling that kind of guilt/judgment piles on you. I have a couple of thoughts--One is: Can you take the time to s...
- i am so sorry you had such a rotten experience. it makes me nuts that VBACs are so demonized in the medical community, but i suppose it's a dreary effect of our societ...
- Ok a midwife at least where i live always labors with a v-bac in a hospital under the supervision of a doc. Check with a midwife group and see how they work near you....
Positive Stories on 2Nd C-sections
Asked by S.D. from Cleveland
on November 29, 2008
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Hello mamas! Awhile back I asked about my personal dilemma of choosing between an elected 2nd c-section (the first was unplanned, emergency) and VBAC...While it seems...
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- I think I may have responded to your first request, but my first c/s was unplanned also. I've had two planned c/s since the first, and the recovery from both were bot...
- Hi S.! I personally went with the 2nd C-Section option. My first was an 'emergency' in the sense that they tried to induce my labor for 3 days (being 10 days overd...
- I had an emergency C with my first and three years later did a repeat with my second. Recovery was in no way as hard as the first one, with the first C I pushed for 4...
Group B Strep
Asked by A.E. from Minneapolis
on January 28, 2011
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Just wondering if anyone tested positive for GBS and opted NOT to receive the antibiotics during labor???
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- I don't think any of the responses were out of line. When you post, you're asking for opinions & that's what you got. Sure you can have side effects from the anitbio...
- I haven't tested positive, but I have a friend who did and did not receive the antibiotics because she was having a homebirth. Her son showed no symptoms, but tragical...
- I tested + 2 out of 3 pregnancies and would NEVER have refused to take the antibiotics. Why would someone not want to take them? What is your reasoning/logic here? I d...
Seeking Advice from Moms Who Have Had or Tried to Have a VBAC.
Asked by B.C. from Denver
on December 4, 2009
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Good day, My name is B. and I am seeking advice from women who have had or who tried to have a VBAC (Vaginal Delivery after C-Section). I am only 13 weeks along with m...
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- Hi B., I successfully had a VBAC with my daughter. What made it successful for me was finding a supportive care provider (asking lots of questions!) and choosing a...
- Lots of good advice here already, but I have to add that my unmedicated VBAC was and is still very important to me, and a hugely satisfying and empowering experience!!...
- I know several moms who ave had VBACs. The overwhelming impression I get when I talk to them is that they had to put a lot of careful effort into planning and preparin...
Ob-Gyn -- Solo Practice vs Group Practice?
Asked by S.Y. from Chicago
on October 1, 2009
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I recently found out I'm pregnant for the first time and we're trying to decide between a doctor at a solo practice vs group practice. Group practice seems to be pret...
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- I went to an OB/Gyn practice with 2 doctors and two nurse midwives. Although both doctors were completely competent, I definitely felt more comfortable with one than w...
- I have been with a group practice for both of my girls. They make you see each doctor at least once so you at least know who they are. After that, you can schedule wit...
- If you choose a group practice you NEED to be ok with ANY of the members of the group being "on" the day you go into labor. Yes, it is luck of the draw. Now, theoret...
Why Would You Not Want the Baby Monitored?
Asked by S.!. from Los Angeles
on May 31, 2011
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I am sorry, but I do not get it. This question is not meant to be about bashing on each womens choices on delivery but instead me trying to "see the other side". I r...
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- Well I never wanted a home birth, but NOT because of the monitors, I wanted pain med! The monitors are not perfect. With my second child they told me my contractions...
- I don't get it either but that is me, and I totally see the other side. My Husbands niece has done a couple home births, all is well. One nice big happy family. She...
- Like Mama1976, I had severe postpartum hemoraging. My very experienced doctor had a very hard time stopping it, I needed a transfusion and I can't imagine doing all t...
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...
Survey: Hospital Birth Versus Home Birth??
Asked by M.R. from Seattle
on February 13, 2012
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Did you hear? A young, Australian woman who lobbied for more support for home births has died after delivering her baby daughter at home. She was rushed to the ER in ...
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- My son was born at a hospital with a NICU. He didn't need it, we had no complications and both were happy and healthy, but knowing it was there was a huge comfort for...
- I had a hospital birth w/ a doula. Birth plan was present and I had our daughter "naturally," with no epidural. 36 hours after going into labor, our daughter was bor...
- My first son was born in the hospital- 8 minutes after we arrived (so ALMOST in the car). My second son I had at home, and I am currently planning another home birth-...
Is It Wrong Not to Have Family at Hospital Until After Baby Is Born?
Asked by L.M. from Dallas
on August 22, 2009
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I'm pretty anxious about delivery and don't really like the idea of a lot of people in and out of my room during labor. We could ask everyone to just stay in the wait...
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- I think that having a baby is a personal time between husband and wife and if you are not confortable with having other people around until after the baby is born that...
- It is up to you and hubby who to have in the room and how many...he thinks it is wierd? Who has he been talking to? If you want it less hectic while your in labor...t...
- Strange... I just realized I never thought about this before our kids were born, and it was never an issue. My mom lived out of town at the time, but my inlaws were h...
C-section Stories
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on May 17, 2008
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Hello out there!
I am looking for stories on c-sections.
Some background: With our first daughter, my husband and I planned on a natural childbirth in a labor pool...
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- Hi, my name is B. and I have three daughters. All of my children were born by c-section. The first one was an emergency and the other two were planned. The nice t...
- My story... I have three children, all c-section babies. My first was an emergency c-section due to my son's heart rate dropping dangerously low any time I had a stron...
- Hi C.- I had a repeat c-section w/ my 2nd daughter in December and I was so happy with how well the planned c-section went. With my first daughter, I was 42 wks an...
