Midwife or Doula
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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...
Natural Childbirth at Las Colinas Medical?
Asked by E.K. from Dallas
on October 8, 2008
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Has anyone had a natural delivery (no pain meds, no elective interventions)at Las Colinas Medical Center? Were you happy with your experience, in particular with the n...
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- Las Colinas has a very high c-section rate, as do a lot of the hospitals in DFW. The women that I've worked with (and after having my own NCB) who have had natural c...
- I didn't have natural childbirth because I had to have a c-section, but I loved Las Colinas Medical Center. The nurses were great, my room was large, and my ob was Dr...
- If you are serious about a natural delivery, Baylor Dallas is, by far, the most accomodating. Dr. Sandra Brothers and Dr. Melissa Crochet are two doctors who are propo...
Birth Questions
Asked by E.C. from Dallas
on August 22, 2006
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Hello everyone,
I'm having Ravi at birthing center in Denton with my midwife Jean. Has anyone done this? This birth will be "natural" as can be. I have no choice i...
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- Eli, Hi I am a labor and delivery nurse and have been for over 12 years. I think having a natural birth with a midwife can be very beautiful and a wonderful exper...
- I have had two children with midwifes and I believe its the only way to go. The whole experiance was wonderful for me and I didn't ever wish I had the option of medica...
- I had all three of mine at a birthing center in Dallas (near Baylor). I wouldn't have done it any other way. The midwife who delivered my first was also Jean (I thin...
Curious Question
Asked by S.W. from Los Angeles
on February 8, 2009
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If you only had two choices concerning childbirth, first being a natural unmedicated delivery, second being a c-section, which would you choose? I'm doing a survey o...
Pelvic Pain
Asked by C.M. from Seattle
on October 15, 2008
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My daughter's baby is due Friday. She's had what a doctor explained as ligament pain in the pelvic area during the whole pregnancy, which has been painful, but manage...
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- Hi C., This sounds very painful. I went to see a wonderful physical therapist who specializes in women's pelvic therapy...her name is Tami Kent. http://wildfeminine...
- I had this problem with my first child and it was pretty severe. I just didn't want to move! Unfortunately I didn't really find any cure for the pain I would imagine a...
- I had this pain the entire pregnancy also. The pain went away about a month after delivery. It doesn't affect delivery at all.... Good luck!
Seeking Suggestions on Ob's Who Support Natural Childbirth
Asked by A.L. from Los Angeles
on March 16, 2009
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Hi All,
I'm 24 weeks pregnant, having a girl in July. I started a childbirth class last night and the instructor(who was a doula for several years and has a lot of...
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- Hi- I was until very recently a patient of Dr. Nelson's. I have just switched to Dr. Dwight(haven't had my 1st appt. yet) at the recommendation of Dr. Nelson because...
- Granted, it has been 16 years since my last baby, but I delivered all three at Huntington. My last one was born without an epidural. I pretty much think my Doctor wo...
- Hi...I delivered a baby last June and used that practice. Dr.Osterkamp was my doctor, but I saw Dr.Nelson as well. I really love both of them and feel that they give r...
Seeking Open-minded OB
Asked by E.R. from San Diego
on February 11, 2008
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We have just moved to the North County area from the East Coast and are considering TTC'ing for #2. Was wondering if anyone had good experiences with OBs who are willi...
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- Hi E. I know of one doctor in Encinitas. Her name is Angela Zaid, MD. She is in the 477 El Camino Real Building. She does hypnosis for labor and is very open min...
- I recently relocated to the Naval hospital because I live on Camp Pendleton. But when I fisrt got pregnant this time, I went to a wonderful women named Dr. Rahale Maz...
- E., my OB doctor is Dr. Gerber in Encinitas. I also see Dr. Shipp and Dr. Enyedy there as well. All three are compassionate and exceptional doctors. I am due in 3 w...
VBAC Vs. Repeat C Section
Asked by K.G. from South Bend
on January 15, 2008
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Hi ladies!!!
I'm expecting our second child in less than 3 months and I have the option of VBAC or a repeat section.
As much as I would love to avoid having majo...
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- Hi K., I too had a C-section with my first child, due to lack of progress. Then I was give the option of another C-section or VBAC for my second. I realy wanted a n...
- Looks like you've gotten lots of feedback already...but really I just wanted to tell you to do your homework. I VBAC'd twice after a section with my first and would r...
- I had a c-section with my second baby due to his size (11#1oz) and then had a VBAC 4 years later. First baby was a routine v delivery. So having had a baby in all wa...
VBAC Or Repeat C-section?
Asked by N.S. from Omaha
on January 24, 2011
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Hi moms -
I know in the end it's my personal decision but I'd like to get others opinions.
I'm almost 37 weeks with my second child. With my first I was 11 day...
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- There is no right or wrong choice, as long as you are comfortable with it. Everyone's situation is a little different with one common goal - the delivery of a healthy ...
- If you are a candidate for VBAC then it means that the reasons for your first c-section did not have to do with your uterus or vaginal canal. Probably your baby was br...
- I didn't have the option. My first was born emergency c-section at 29 weeks because of placental abruption - but mine was the classical, vertical, up/down whatever yo...
Successful VBAC Encouragement Needed
Asked by J.H. from Los Angeles
on October 17, 2007
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My husband and I have been seriously considering using a midwife to have a home birth so we can attempt a VBAC after 2 c-sections. No medical doctor or hospital will ...
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- First of all congrats on your pregnancy. I wish you luck in will keep you in my prayers for whatever you decide. I have never had a csection. I have come close 2 out o...
- Hi J., My advice is to follow your instincts. I just had a failed vbac. I labored at home for as long as I could and my gut said I want to go in the hospital and just...
- I had planned on having a homebirth with my daughter. Complications arose and after four hours of pushing my daughter started showing signs of distress and I was trans...
