Natural vs. Epidural
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Tearing During Childbirth??!!!!
Asked by S.G. from Washington DC
on February 18, 2010
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I had my daughter last year and while giving birth her heart rate started to drop! The doc then used the vacuum to pull her out because she was in distress! I had a 4t...
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- It took me over a year to heal from my sons birth he had shoulder distocia, they didn't use a vacuum but they did have to stitch back on one of my "flaps" and do a lot...
- The vacuum was used on my son for the same reason. I had an episitomy & a couple months after it didn't feel right (it wasn't a 4th degree tear, though). I thought t...
- I had only a small labial tear and no problems with recovery (only took a week). If they used a vaccuum to get her out, they probably cut you and the cut tore out. It...
Tearing During Childbirth
Asked by C.M. from Syracuse
on August 19, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I gave birth to my son 5 months ago. It was a long, difficult delivery - one in which I was given an episiotomy and also had a 2nd degree (almost 3rd degr...
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- i really thought i was never going to have sex again after my 2nd birth. i tore almost all the way up and all the way down. the first, i had an episiotomy and i healed...
- Merely on the "not tearing" aspect... sometimes it's unavoidable... but there are a LOT of things that can be done to keep it from happening. The 2 biggest are perinea...
- I had 3rd-degree tearing after the birth of my son. I think it took about 7-8 months until I could have intercourse without any pain. There are a couple of things yo...
Natural Birth Advice
Asked by B.H. from Pocatello
on July 20, 2011
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We are trying to get pregnant with our 3rd and I really want to try to do things all naturally this next time - not be induced, no pitocin, no pain medication, etc. I ...
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- I would definitely look into having a midwife (many deliver at hospitals, at least in my state) if you are interested in a natural birth. I wanted a natural birth wit...
- The Bradley Method (well, bits and pieces of it) worked for me with my last 3 births. I didn't take classes, but I read up on it quite a bit.
- I did a natural birth with my 4th pregnancy and it was a great expierence to be more active in my delivery! Not everything went according to plan though. I got scared ...
Lower Back Pain 12 Days After Epidural - Infection?
Asked by T.K. from New York
on August 7, 2011
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My beautiful baby boy, my second, was born 2 weeks ago. 12 days after delivery, 2 days ago, I started having lower back pain. I never have lower back pain. The anesth...
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- I definitely had low back pain due to an epidural. They poke me so many times that it cause scar tissue. I did lots of core strengthening exercises and had a chiropr...
- I am right with you and think that most providers will tell you to get in for two reasons: a. to cover their butts and b. to make money. If it was "just" a backache, I...
- Please go to Er or a doctor. It could be forming an epidural abscess which isn't good at all. You mentioned eating clam chowder. That shouldn't be effecting your ...
Natural Hospital Birth
Asked by M.C. from Dallas
on December 29, 2009
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Wondering if any of you natural birth mama's know if Harris Methodist FW verses the new womens center at Baylor All Saints would be better for a drug free natural birt...
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- I've had three natural births at Harris and had no problems with anyone there. Of course they will ask you if you would like something for pain but all you need to do...
- It has to do more with your doctor than the facility. Baylor All Saints is great!
- i definitely agree that it's a doctor thing, not a place thing. if you can get the doctor's support and aren't breaking the hospital policies, then you are set. just...
Any Luck with Natural Induction Methods?
Asked by A.L. from Raleigh
on March 20, 2008
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Greetings Moms~
I am wondering if any of you tried natural induction methods for labor with your children that were successful? I've read about different options, ...
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- Hi A.- I'm a 32 year-old mom with two little ones (a girl, 3, and a boy, 8 mos.). I was a week late with our daughter and was induced, and two days late with our s...
- Last Night was a big full moon. Maybe something will happen for you this weekend and you will have an Easter baby. Someone was saying this is the last early Easter f...
- Sex works! Semen contains prostaglandins which can gently induce labor. I had my daughter at 38 weeks this way. Also, acupuncture can induce labor.
Natural Progesterone Cream
Asked by D.H. from Santa Fe
on January 4, 2009
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Does anyone have any experience with using natural progesterone cream to help with PMS symptoms as well as low libido issues? Since my daughter was born, my body just...
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- I don't know about using a progesterone cream for PMS or low libido. I have a friend who uses the Arbonne one successfully with PCOS (poly-systic fibrosis- I think?) t...
- I see a naturopathic doctor in South Chandler at Life Sculpting who has really helped me balance my hormones, using progesterone cream, in my case with DHEA. I take m...
- Do get your hormone levels checked, but be aware that they change with each second of the day, so they are not that accurate. Speak with your Physician to determine th...
Loss of Bladder Control After Childbirth
Asked by M.B. from New York
on June 17, 2009
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Ladies, please help. I gave birth to a beautiful baby last Friday morning. After about 9 hours of strong contractions he practically came out with one push in the en...
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- This is not normal. Please call your doctor. I had an epidural, was cathetarized and had a c-section. While it took a couple of weeks to be back to normal, nothing ...
- Call your doctor. You need your ob or a urologist for this one. I had the opposite problem with my second baby--I couldn't pee at all for about 48 hours after the bi...
- Sorry to respond so late but been busy as you have. I had the same problem after the birth of my child. My gyno refered me to a uroligist and he did a procedure call...
Natural Minded OB/GYN? Midwife?
Asked by J.H. from New York
on May 21, 2008
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I know it's kind of a contradiction in terms but is there a natural minded ob/gyn around here? (We found a pediatrician who's an MD but also does homeopathy and chine...
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- I think, ultimately, what you're looking for is a midwife. However, if you like your pediatrician you can ask him/her for a recommendation. Also, if you contact Doulas...
- I don't have a doctor rec for you, but based on what you posted, you are definitely looking for a midwife. The only thing a midwife can't do it a C-section. I know you...
- Hi J., I started off with a midwife and ended up with Dr. Reiss at Greenwich Hospital because of complications. Dr Reiss was the back up Dr for my midwife and also s...
Natural Birth at Harris Methodist HEB?
Asked by M.T. from Dallas
on January 10, 2011
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Hi,
I'm looking into hospitals and am considering HEB. I would like to deliver naturally but had a very unsupportive delivery with my frist at a different hospital. ...
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- M., I work for Texas Health Resources and reached out to the director of Women's Services, Mary Lou, at Texas Health Harris Methodist HEB. Here's her response: Yes,...
- I've heard that Harris Methodist in downtown Fort Worth is better for natural deliveries than Harris HEB.
- I gave birth at Las Colinas Medical Center and had a natural Bradley birth experience. The hospital was very supportive and followed my birthing plan. It is very im...
