Preparation

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My dr suggested at 38 weeks they could "strip my membrane" to help induce labor. Has anyone ever done this? My husband and think we should do it, what...
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I was induced to deliver my daughter 4 years ago, and it did not go well. I was...
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Hello to all the mommies out there and thank you for your time in reading this. ...
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Any advice for preparing for a c-section? I had an emergency c-section last tim...
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ok will someone please just tell me honetly how bad the pain is giving birth the...

Birth Plan

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I keep hearing to make a birthing plan, but this is my first pregnancy, so I do not know what to expect or even how to begin making a birthing plan. If...
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Hey Mothers, I know its weird being on a mothers website and asking this questi...
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What to take??? I'm seven months along and I have to still get a backpack ready ...
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My original plan was to birth at home. I've changed my mind for a few reasons, ...
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I appreciate any advice moms out there might have regarding 'emergency' health i...

Hospital Bag

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ok, i feel silly writing this being i was in this situation only 2 1/2 years ago, but what should i pack in my "hospital bag" (besides the obvious clot...
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We're expecting our first child in about 5 weeks' time, and there are plenty of ...
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I am 33 weeks and I like to be prepared as much as possible in every situation. ...
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Hello I am 31 weeks pregnant. How soon should you pack your bags for the hospita...
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I am due in a month and figured I better start thinking about packing my hospita...

Labor Classes

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We've heard some great things about the Bradley Method, and I was wondering if anyone has taken both Bradley classes and Lamaze classes who might have ...
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My husband and I are looking for any information on lamaze class or instruction....
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I had planned on going to a birthing class, i.e. lamaze class, althoug a few of ...
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I have asked all of my friends who have children (including my sister) and none ...
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Hi, I am delivering at St. Josephs in the city of Orange and they offer many cla...

Preparing Siblings

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I am expecting my second child in November and am wondering how to prepare my son for this change! He will be two years old in December. I am just wond...
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I am planning on having my second baby at a birthing center and I would like to ...
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Do any of you have recommendations on books, toys (maybe even games) to prepare ...
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I am looking for recommended story books that help a young child prepare for a n...
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I am 30 weeks PG with my second child and have a 1.5 year old son. He will be 20...

Visitors During Delivery

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I am expecting my first baby girl in November. My Mother is coming in from California to be there to see her first grandchild being born. My fiancee wa...
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I am expecting my 2nd child this summer, and we have a delima! The delivery room...
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Hi, My name is S. and I moved from the Netherlands to America. I'm pregnant and...
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So I am really nervous about the delivery to say the least. I really wanted to ...
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I'm fortunate enough to be able to be in the delivery room with my best friend a...
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