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We're Expecting! What Do I Need to Know Now?
Asked by K.E. from Los Angeles
on May 31, 2009
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Hubby & I just found out yesterday that we will be expecting our first!! We are beyond amazed at how quickly it happened and could not be any more excited!!! We both...
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- Hi K., I am a mother of 2 and also a teacher (1st & 2nd) grades. My advice to you before you go out and buy a whole nursery set up and spend hundreds or thousands of ...
- Hi K., Congratulations! The whole experience is a little freaky but you'll get used to it! I also did not really like What To Expect When You're Expecting. It ...
- Congratulations!! Okay this is pretty long so bear with me. =) Find a great doctor or midwife that listens to all your concerns and doesn't belittle you or make...
How to Say Nicely "NO WAY in __ ARE YOU GOING to BE in the DELIVERY ROOM!!"
Asked by G.B. from Baton Rouge
on February 19, 2010
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I'm pregnant w/ baby #4 - with baby #1 I was generous and allowed my mom and MIL in the room along with my hubby. After that experience I said no more MIL! She crit...
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- I would tell you to tell her that the hospital's new policy (due to H1N1) is that you are only allowed two people to be with you in the delivery room. But if she's te...
- Hi G., What a pickle! Hurt feelings are going to be present no matter how you broach the topic. So you'll need to handle this delicately but firm. Is this going ...
- This is going to be difficult any way you slice it. She is not going to see the fairness in you having your mother there and not letting her be there. I think you sh...
VBAC Options
Asked by J.M. from Nashville
on March 19, 2008
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As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to have a completely natural home birth. I have never really liked or trusted doctors, and I HATE hospitals, but when ...
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- J., As a mother of two young children I feel that I must say this....your job as a parent is to do what ever is necessary to bring a healthy child into this world. ...
- I agree that vbac is possible. I had a vbac after 2 c-sections. This was 5 years ago. I researched it to death and found a dr. that would support me (though she wasn't...
- Yes, vbac is an option in a birth center and/or home. The trick is finding a provider willing to support you. (Or go unassisted - a whole other ball of wax.) Sadly...
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...
Confused
Asked by G.P. from Chicago
on March 18, 2010
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I had my last baby via c-sec because he was breech. I am 36 weeks pregnate and thoughout this whole pregnancy my OB doctor has spoke about having this baby c-sec also...
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- A c-section in NOT safer than VBAC for a normal healthy pregnancy. If you don't have family near you to help than the last thing you need is to be recovering from maj...
- I agree. Short of the doc giving you a medical reason for the VBAC, you should be able to have your c-section. I know things haven't changed that much (concernin...
- If this were me, I'd do all the research I can on how to make labor and delivery quicker. My first was natural and I delivered in 2 hours total. My other three were ...
Water Births
Asked by A.P. from Denver
on January 7, 2008
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I was wanting to learn more about water/tub births. I had my first child in a hospital with an epidural and did not really like the experience. I was hoping for one in...
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- Hi, Most home birth midwives will be very familiar with waterbirth. It rarely happens in the hospital. There is a midwife in your city...
- I birthed both my children at home, and my second child was a water birth. It was so gentle and beautiful. The water feels amazing in labor, easing the pain, and when ...
- I labored in water with my first daughter, and thought it was a wonderful comfort measure. I'm now a birth doula, and a lot of the women I work with also choose to la...
Is It Too Soon to Get Ready for Baby?
Asked by N.F. from Seattle
on March 2, 2009
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Okay, so, a discussion my husband and I are frequently having is it's too soon to get things ready for the arrival of our son (our first baby) due May 14th. He thinks ...
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- Honey, you are NESTING. It's completely natural for you to want to get everything ready for the baby. What harm does it do to set the swing up early? You are excited!...
- A due date is just a ballpark. Both of my kids were born two weeks early. They don't usually arrive on the day that the doctor says they should, they have a mind of th...
- N.: Congratulations! Reading between the lines here, it sounds as if you've entered the "nesting" phase of pregnancy, just a little sooner than some women. This i...
To Induce or Not?
Asked by M.E. from St. Louis
on May 23, 2008
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I am 39 weeks and 2 days pregnant with my first baby. I'm 35 yrs. old. Yesterday, I went to OB for Pre-delivery tests, Ultrasound says that baby's head is low in my p...
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- I would say not to be pressured into something you don't want/is not medically necessary. The size of the baby is a total guess anyway! I was told my first was going...
- I know you're nervous, but if the doctor is recommending to induce then you should do it. Even his nurse is saying that he doesn't do this often. I do not believe in...
- Article for you: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/65090.php Maternity Care Analysis Finds Danger Of Routine Birth Interventions Main Category: Women's Heal...
School Calendar Changes
Asked by S.H. from Huntsville
on June 7, 2012
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Alabama passed some new law saying when schools could start & end for the year. So our schools have re-organized their calendars for the 2012-2013 year. They took ou...
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- We have never had a fall break. It sounds very much like our schedule. Obviously they don't schedule snow days but this year since we didn't use them they got out a ...
- In MI we don't start until the Tues after Labor day and end in June. My daughter ended on June 6 - this is relatively a little early considering we didn't have many s...
- That seems like a normal schedule. Do not see why they would get burnt out. Fall break never heard of it. Kids up here would love to be out May 23!
Uninsured Pregnancy
Asked by A.T. from Provo
on September 25, 2009
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I'm asking a question for my sister who is about to try getting pregnant. She and her husband are wondering if it would be cheaper to go through the labor and delivery...
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- Well, If she plans to get any insurance, make sure she has it for 90 days before getting pregnant. Any less and the insurance will not pay for any of the maternity cos...
- I agree with other moms about needing insurance if this is a high-risk pregnancy. She may not be able to see specialists in a timely fashion without insurance, and my ...
- i recommend Aflac pregnancy... too many things can go wrong, and you never want to be in the position where you may decide not to seek medical treatment during pregnan...
