Midwife: Luv
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Help in Finding a Good Midwife
Asked by N.D. from Tampa
on August 13, 2009
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I am having difficulty finding a midwife. I would truly appreciate it if you can refer to me the midwife whom you used and loved.
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- I went to Labor of Luv Dunedin, met several moms, who LOVED them, and have referred every pregnant woman I know! THEY ARE AMAZING :) Good luck to you N.!!! http:/...
- I used Zerica Whittingham at Contemporary Women's Care in Clearwater. They also have an office in Largo/Seminole area. Not sure where you live, but she is well worth...
- I have used Debbie from Contemp Womens Care, in fact ALL the midwives from that practice seem great. The one thing to consider though is that they excusively perform h...
Wanting to Go Back 2 School
Asked by P.E. from Philadelphia
on January 30, 2007
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My name is P. and i am 32 yrs old. i work as a CNA in a nursing home. i want so much to further my education. i would luv 2 go 2 school 2 become a LPN or even a RN and...
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- You need to go back to school. It will be good for your daughter to see you studying, and you will increase your earning power. This will be good for your daughter too...
- Hi P., First let me say that is wonderful to see someone else who knows that their is a greater power out there other then us. Second I commend you for wanting to ...
- HI P., I attend school online. it is an easier way to get some credits. If you are in the medical field, you will eventually have to go to a classroom, but if you s...
Missed Period, Have Not Taken a Test, and Disneyland Rides???
Asked by D.S. from Anchorage
on November 1, 2011
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Ok, so here is my question.... I am a week late on my cycle, we have not been preventing but I have not taken a test either. I have not been sick unlike my first preg...
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- At only a few weeks gestation...no harm can really be done...If I can go through the car accident that I went through and still have a healthy baby then a few roller c...
- That means for people that are more than halfway through their pregnancy.
- You need to know if you are pregnant before you go on your trip. Take a test and know for sure. The risk to the baby of Disneyland rides if you are only a few weeks a...
Any Other Mamas Dealt with Recurrent Fevers in Your Baby??
Asked by J.H. from Kansas City
on February 11, 2012
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I'll start by saying I'm working with our fantastic pediatrician who is all over this and we've gotten lots of tests done...we're waiting for results which some will t...
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- Twin grandsons had this for sometime which caused the febrile seizures and it was a vicious cycle for quite some time but then they saw an allergist who gave something...
- Hi luv- One of my twins was/is very medically complex (in addition to prematurity). She is 15 YEARS old now...but early on...and for the first few years we had sim...
- My son had high fever (104-107 tympanically) every 30-35 days from 13 months to 24 months of age. He would run a fever for about 3 days each time and then it would ju...
Question for Diaper Snobs
Asked by H.K. from Dallas
on August 15, 2008
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My mother is a diaper snob. She complains if she sees my child wearing anything but name brand diapers (Huggies or Pampers). However, with gas prices the cost of dia...
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- I have 5 and couldn't imagine the whole cloth diaper thing. I'm sure it's great for the environment and I should, yada, yada. BUT- I use what I can afford. I get tons ...
- Hi H.! We use Huggies because they seem to be the only brand that doesn't leak on our kids. We have found that we can purchase them at Sam's for about the same pri...
- We tried most brands, generic and name brand, and ended up using swaddlers/cruisers with both kids. They were a little more expensive but just seemed to fit them bett...
UTI Prevention vs Wipes
Asked by E.B. from Chicago
on September 27, 2009
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My 3-month-old babygirl had recently UTI and I'm so terrified it will happen again. I think every baby does it the same but when she makes pooh it really can be everyw...
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- Here is a resource that recommends avoiding irritants to discourage recurrent bladder infections. http://www.askdrsears.com/html/8/t080800.asp Disposable diape...
- Using cloth wipes in warmer? I don't think I even know what you're asking... UTI is such a painful experience! I am completely with you, wanting to avoid ever havin...
- Elewina- Typically when a baby gets a uti it is caused by vesico-ureter reflux VUR. please check with your pediatrician to be sure that this isnt what your daughter ...
Help or Advice Needed for Mom to Be with No Insurance!
Asked by R.G. from Tampa
on July 16, 2009
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HI LADIES! I am 30 and just found out last night I am going to have a baby! Although I am excited it was a complete accident! My husband and I do not insurance and are...
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- From what I understand, ALL pregnant women in the state of FL qualify for Medicaid - until your 6 week post pregnancy check up. Saved our lives - because I was going t...
- I highly recommend midwives! The care is better and the cost is less, and they work with you in every way. Some midwives even do hospital births. Also, my friend to...
- Hi R., CONGRATS ON YOUR LATEST BLESSING. There are so many mamasource questions today, that I'm not reading the responses, just offering my own thoughts where I hav...
Caster Oil????
Asked by L.D. from Salt Lake City
on March 19, 2009
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OK Mommies... I'm done!
What can you tell me about using caster oil to get labor going? Or if you have any other methods safe to use to get this show on the road......
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- L., I don't have any experience with caster oil.....at least not enough to give you an educated answer...BUT.....my daughter took some when she was 5 days away from h...
- Hey L., Congrats and good luck for the next few days! Something way more enjoyable than castor oil is getting a massage. There are certain areas of the body that you ...
- Sit in a hot tub, go for a long long walk. Castor oil will make you miserable. A hot bath is safer and so is a long long walk. Good luck
Can I Make It to a Hospital 1Hr and 26Mins Away When I Go into Labor?
Asked by S.2. from Fresno
on January 30, 2011
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This is my 1st pregnancy and I'm 1hr away from the nearest Kaiser hospital. I have no idea how contractions work. I know everyones different but I also know that I pro...
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- Speaking from personal experience, your a bit far, but it is doable if you watch your progression carefully. I almost delivered my first baby in the car and I was o...
- I'm in the camp of those that say, don't bother with a hotel room. My labor was statistically speaking, long... even compared to the rates in the previous post (Cauca...
- I agree with Grandma T. Ask your doctor what they think. The hospital that I delivered my daughter at was 25 minutes away from my house. After going into mild lab...
JFF- Would You Get Plastic Surgery?
Asked by N.F. from Seattle
on August 7, 2011
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If money wasn't an issue, would you get plastic surgery and what would you have done? If you would NOT have anything done, I'd like to hear why as well. :)
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- I 2nd a breast reduction.
- If i could i would get a slight breast reduction/lift and lipo on my tummy after this next baby. Ive got no problem with it, i would merely fix the things that seem ...
- Yes I would. It sounds superficial bit I and my arms. I've always had fat, flabby arms and I would luv to be able to wear strapless shirts and tank tops. So yes if mon...
