Preparation

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Could I Be Having Contractions This Early?

I.L. asks from Detroit

Hi Ladies, I am 20wks preganat with my second child. The last week or so, I've noticed that there are times that my stomach will get hard (mostly if I've been on...

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Pros and Cons of Being Induced.

J.B. asks from Nashville

My doc wants to induce me at 39 weeks (my second pregnancy.) I had raised glucose for one test (they did 3) but did not actually get the Gestational Diabetes diagnosi...

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Personal Delima

K.M. asks from Sherman

I am scheduled to induce on August 6th and can't decide what I want to do for pain management. I've heard lots of mixed reviews on epidurals vs. local anesthesia. C...

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Lossing Wieght..

L.H. asks from Philadelphia

I am 36 weeks and have finally stopped gaining weight. I has gained about 34pounds. Well in 1week i have lost 3pounds and fear that this is not normal. I have never l...

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Waterbirth

K.M. asks from Portland

My first birth was a very long and painful induction, which resulted in an epidural ( something I was very strongly against before this ), I am doing all I can to pre...

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What Does Bed Rest Really Mean?

T.G. asks from Charlotte

I was placed on bed rest for a week, then told to take it easy, after experiencing Preterm contractions due to dehydration and "over doing it." The contrctions have e...

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Childbirth Preparation Dvd's

C.S. asks from New York

Hi, The childbirth class my hospital offers is charging $300 for the class! I'd like a cheaper alternative and was looking into whether a DVD would be a good replace...

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What Is Your Experience with Natural Childbirth Methods?

L.N. asks from Salt Lake City

As background, I took Bradley classes before my birth and am now training to teach Bradley. I've been wondering what other methods are like since I don't know too muc...

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How Did You Decide on Which Pain Medication to Use During Delivery?

T.W. asks from Dallas

I am expecting my first child in April and having a difficult time deciding which, if any, pain medication(s) to use. My initial plan is to use an epidural, however ...

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7 Year Old Present Duing Birth

J.N. asks from Portland

I have a 7 year old son who wants to be there when I give birth and my husband and I are fine with that as we are a very open family. I had a c section with my son s...