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Water Birth And/or Hypno-birthing
I am looking into both options. Anyone have experience with either. Baby #1 was a natural birth, but the most painful part was when I was in the bed..."
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- I didn't have either kind of birth but I wanted to do a water birth with my daughter (I ended up having to have a C-Section due to complications). But I have looked in...
- Hi S.. I am a labor doula and had to respond to this. A waterbirth is so great. I have supported a couple and they are just awesome and help so much with the pain t...
- I did hypnobirthing. It was a great experience. I won't go into my birth story, but I will tell you that you don't really go into a "trance". You are just really re...
Birth Control While Breast Feeding
Read all 11 responses: "What types of birth control have breast feeding mothers used and ... My baby is now 10 months old and I again have the Mirena IUD. ...
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- I used the generic version of Ortho-Micronor, Nora-be. It is a daily pill you have to remember to take which kind of sucks. I used it for about 7 months while breast...
- Hi J.! I finally decided to start taking birth control pills when my son was about 2 years old. I was still breast feeding so my doctor put me on the mini-pill. I...
- I've been on Errin birth control pills (for breastfeeding) and haven't noticed any side effects. I was on a couple different pills before I was trying to get pregnant...
Bleeding After Giving Birth
I gave birth 4 weeks ago and am still bleeding. It's still bright red, I don't remember this after the birth of my first baby. Some days are heavier than ...
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- Hi. I have one child. I bled for five weeks after he was born.
- Bright red is good! Don't worry, I bled for 2 months after both of my boys. It was quite heavy for the first weeks and then it tapered off. If you are experiencing p...
- I bled for 3 1/2 weeks or so with my first and then 5-6 weeks with my second and 3 1/2 weeks with my last. I just thought that it was normal. Your body is trying to g...
Don't Want Certain People to Visit at the Hospital After Birth.........
This is your baby, and you want the birth to be special. I felt the same when when I gave birth. I think it's the mama instict kicking in. ...
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- "My fiance thinks I'm being unreasonable and I could see him sneaking her in without my knowledge." Not what you want to hear, but I would hesitate to marry a guy lik...
- You certainly can restrict visitors! I did when I had my daughters and when my daughter was in the hospital. As for when you get home, either send out a letter or an...
- There's a lot of good advice here. I'd be annoyed beyond belief if my boyfriend's family member accused me of what she has, requesting he get a DNA test. Given that,...
I Need a Baby Nurse - 24 Hour
I'm looking for a baby nurse for after I give birth this summer. I'd like someone 24 hours for 2 weeks willing to work in the Beverlywood/Pico Robertson.. ."
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- Hi S., I loved my Doula who is also a baby nurse. Her name is Fanny Sheppherd - ###-###-#### or cell ###-###-####. Good luck, L.
- Hi, I have a wonderful baby nurse who has been with me for 1 month and a week. She was referred to me by a friend who is on this list and has done a great job. H...
- My doula who helped me give birth! (the most Loving, amazing woman I know) is also a postpatum Doula.call her and see if she does 24 hrs.her name is Glyol and # is ###...
Birth Control
I've been pregnant for the last two years. I was looking into the birth..." ... O.~ First congratulations on your upcoming baby. ...
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- O.~ First congratulations on your upcoming baby. I have a few friends on IUD's (both copper and hormonal) I have heard some very positive feed back. As with any for...
- Mirena is a good IUD if you are interested in reducing/eliminating your periods and don't mind hormonal birth control. Personally, after I have kid #2 I will probably...
- I got a Mirena in mid-December and the spotting finally stopped a few days ago. I was not crazy about that part - I felt like I would be bleeding forever, but they wer...
Water Births & Squating While Giving Birth?
My advice to you at this time and I feel the most important advice a birthing mother can get it: Trust your self, your body and your baby to birth naturally ...
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- V., I am so happy to see that all of the responses here are positive! My first child was born last January at home in a birthing tub. I tell you, that water is great...
- Water is the way to go! For relaxation, read a Bradley Birth Method book. My babies were born at home with a midwife and my third was born underwater in a birthin...
- I have 2 children, the first was a "dry" birth the second was a water birth and there is absolutely no way I would ever do a "dry" birth again!!! The waterbirth was a...
Birth Control and Breastfeeding
Read all 11 responses: "Can anyone suggest a good birth control method ... Congrats on your baby!! They grow up very fast, so take lots of pictures! ...
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- Try the mini-pill. It only has progesterone in it, so it shouldn't reduce your milk supply!
- I breastfeed also. My son is 7 months now and my OB gave me a progesterone pill for BC. I have been using the pill since my 6 week check-up and haven't had any breas...
- i am taking micronor, or the mini-pill. its been working for me. iits just like the pill but its safe when breastfeeding and did not lower my milk supply.
Can Your Birth Control Pills Make You Sick???
Whenever i have been off of birth control pills for a while, I have to make sure I eat ... giving birth · make will · birth control pills · baby birth ...
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- Hi K., Yes, BCP can make you feel ill. I started some after I had my first and I felt horrible for a little while. You may need a different pill. Crysta
- Birth control pills can make you sick. I have the Mirena IUD because my pills caused migraines and constant stomach issues. If it continues call your doc. They may ...
- Whenever i have been off of birth control pills for a while, I have to make sure I eat before taking a pill. If I take 2 because I am behind, I am almost guaranteed t...
Mini-pill Birth Control
Oct 29, 2009 ... (or really any type of hormone birth control -- I always feel like I am not myself when I am on .... birth of baby · pregnant birth control ...
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- I was on the low-dose pill while nursing b/c my doctor was concerned that I would get pregnant too quickly after a c-section. The pill worked, but there were months...
- Hi C., I took the mini-pill while breastfeeding both of my children (the first for 11 1/2 months, the second for 13 months) and with my first, I got my period around ...
- Hi C.- I too went on the mini pill after I had my daughter.I seriously felt like I bled for 8 weeks straight. I hated it! I only lasted 2 months then switched to regul...
