Natural vs. Epidural
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Can Anyone Recommend a Good Childbirthing Dvd?
Asked by R.C. from New York
on March 8, 2008
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Hi I'm looking for a dvd on childbirth and/or taking home baby for first time? Can anyone recommend one? Any thoughts on Laugh and learn about childbirth by Sheri Bayl...
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- Hi R.- I'm not sure what type of birth you're interested in (natural, medicated, and/c-section) but there are a ton of births on You Tube. They are great to watch t...
- I agree with Michelle R - L&L was cheesey and slightly annoying, but boy did my husband and I think it was 10x better than going to a class in person spending 3 hours ...
- I got the Laugh and Learn and found it helpful, and fairly funny. My husband hated it, but he would have felt that way about any childbirth video. I hope it all go...
Natural Birth in San Fernando Valley
Asked by S.O. from Los Angeles
on January 4, 2011
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I am due in early may with my 3rd child, my first two kids where with midwives, I have a new insurance (bluecross/bluesheild) and due to financial limitations we have ...
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- Even in the hospital you are in control, they can not force any intervention on you!
- Why don't you just hire a midwife and have a homebirth? Homebirth has been proven to be safer and healthier than hospital births for low risk pregnancies. Yes, it is t...
- Did you try googling Bradley and LaMaze with your ZIP code? Did you talk to your previous midwives to see if they have any referrals to midwives who work inside hos...
Should I Get a Doula for My First Pregnancy?
Asked by F.W. from Phoenix
on February 1, 2007
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I'm pregnant with my first and plan on having a natural childbirth. I've heard doula's are awesome to have and am not sure if I should. My partner is very supportive, ...
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- I wish I would have had a Doula for my first two babies. I did not know about them. I ended up getting a C-section when I really didn't know that there were options. A...
- Because it is your first, I will do for you what was done for me. I personally am very grateful I had my first child in a hospital with an epidural. The process is pai...
- I had a doula with my second child's birth. My mom and husband were there with me but having the doula was worth it! She helped with different positions to ease th...
Diva Cup and Natural Sea Sponges
Asked by S.D. from Indianapolis
on December 9, 2009
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Hi all:) I've tried all the different "folds" for my diva cup and I just can't get it to seal correctly. Anyone got a trick that worked for them?
Also, anyone prefe...
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- for everyone who's asking; a diva cup is a little silicone cup tampon thing. sea sponges are also natural tampons. i prefer sea sponges. i haven't tried the diva c...
- thanks for the info - I have heard of these before and need to do more research
- As Joyce said, will you share about this Diva cup and Natural sea sponge? I also prefer natural methods of most things, and would like to learn what you're talking ab...
Group B Strep and a Natural Birth??
Asked by A.H. from New York
on January 2, 2010
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I was GBS + with my first delivery (Hospital birth). I was hooked up to IVs for the antibiotics and the pitocin (never again), and that, by far was the worst part of m...
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- My midwife had me take zinc same time everyday in AM and by the next week tested negative. So in hospital didnt need antbitic for it but eventualy did need IV becaus...
- Hello A.: It appears that the best course of action is to improve your health to prevent GBS again. My clients have all benefited from holistic care pre, during an...
- HI A., I was GBS + with my son (now 20 months) and I gave birth naturally (Bradley method) in a hospital with a doula and my OB delivered. I did have the antibiotics...
Starting to Feel a Little Nervous About Labor Pain
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on November 21, 2009
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Hey moms!
Well just to give a little back history: When my first son was born I was induced a few days past my due date and opted to have an epidural. They tried to ...
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- Hi J.- you got so many great answers. I loved reading them as I am 31 weeks pregnant as well start to get nervous myself. I too chose to have a natural, vaginal deliv...
- have you tried any natural childbirth classes? I think of childbirth like a marathon; if you knew you were going to runn a marathon in 9 months you would train for it ...
- Hi J., that epidural is popular but for thousands of years women gave birth without it and went on to have many more children. My first 3 were delivered naturally w/o ...
Doula in Austin?
Asked by R.C. from Austin
on November 14, 2010
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I am 26 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child. I had an epidural with my first and it was a loooong process. My second came very quickly and I didn't have time for an epidu...
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- Sam Evans was my midwife for my last two pregnancies. I gave birth the first time at a birth center in San Antonio, and the second time I had a planned home birth. (...
- Yes my friend Stacy Wooster, she was my doula and was wonderful. She is certified yoga teacher, massage therapist and very knowledgeable about natural and herbal care....
- Amanda is a fabulous doula. Hopefully this is still her current email. Good luck. I loved working with Amanda! ____@____.com
Good OB/GYN in Salt Lake
Asked by B.M. from Salt Lake City
on April 14, 2010
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I am looking for a good ob/gyn in the salt lake area. i'd like someone who is pro v-bac and also very supportive of natural childbirth. Any suggestions?
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- In all honesty, I would probably go with a CNM for a vbac and natural childbirth. You can be in the hospital, and have all the back up doctors right there if you need ...
- My OB is the best there is for deliveries. He's amazing - my friends & I call him The Miracle Worker, mainly because he is able to deliver such a high percentage of b...
- I completely agree with the CNM. There are a lot to choose from. I know there are groups practicing at the U, Lds, and St. Marks for sure. I would recommend meeting wi...
Reviews of Caring for Women in Denton?
Asked by K.R. from Dallas
on August 24, 2010
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Hi all. I'm pregnant with my third baby and am considering switching to midwife Holly Grooms at Caring for Women in Denton. Does anyone have experience with this cli...
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- Hi Kim! I am in Argyle too! I have seen Holly for two of my three pregnancies. She is a wonderful midwife. A little more on the medical side of midwifery though. S...
- Hi Kim! DRMC is behind the times in its handling of labor and delivery. I had a dear friend who wanted to do natural childbirth and planned intentionally for it. He...
- I went to Caring for Women until the 35th week of my pregnancy and then (after a lot of research and enlightment) switched to Innana Birth and Women's Care in Denton. ...
Any Homebirth Mom's Out There?
Asked by A.B. from San Antonio
on August 15, 2006
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I am planning a homebirth for our second baby and am very excited about it! Are there any other mom's out there that have had a good homebirth or natural birth expirie...
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- A., Sorry for the late reply. I'm a midwife (homebirth and birth center births) in San Antonio. There's a fairly new organization here called the Citizens for Gent...
- Well, I didn't have home births but I did have 3 kids with no drugs at the hospital. You are right it is not common to have a natural birth, ESPECIALLY at the hospital...
- A., One thing you need to know -- research says home birth (planned) is as safe if not safer than a hospital birth for low-risk moms. So many people think home bir...
