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Does Milk Come in on Own When Scheduling a C Section?
Bind yourself immediately to A). get your self back into shape B). strengthen the ... UCSF offered epidural and gas to help with pain. ... For me, I was ready to go home just hours after my C-section and never had to take a pain pill. ...
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- I had a scheduled C-section and my milk came in when it was supposed to. Everything worked out perfectly. Good luck and congratulations!
- I had a scheduled C-section 2 1/2 weeks early (due to placenta previa) almost two years ago and my milk did come in, but took probably 2 or 3 days. Meanwhile I gave h...
- I'm interested to see what others have to say on this subject. My first was a C-section, but he was only 4 days early & I was contracting (he was breech). Now I'm sche...
Husbands Back Injury Is Frustrating Me
... 8 weeks of basic training while in extreme pain. 2 days after graduating he had surgery on his back in order to unpinch the nerve. .... My husband, sister, father and I have all suffered from back pain. ... Problems with Epidural ...
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- My husband, sister, father and I have all suffered from back pain. Swimming, yoga and physical therapy help A LOT and can alleviate pinching and numbness. However, m...
- I worked with someone who'd had several vertebra fused in his early 20's. He be perfectly fine for large periods of time and then about once every 2 or 3 years he'd h...
- I was in the Navy and suffered the exact same injury (only caused by repeated heavy lifting at work). Mine was left alone for three years because no one at medical bel...
2Nd Labor Experience?
Sep 19, 2009 ... Pain was more bearable but it was back pain this time. .... ( I did get the epidural but after six attempts to put itin the right spot they ...
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- As many other commented, my second labor was easier and faster. First labor: 6 hours of light contractions at home, 3 hours of heavy contractions + transitioning at t...
- Ah, yes, one definitely can't assume the two labors are going to be the same. My first delivery was absolutely great-- in an out-of-hospital birthing center, and while...
- Congratulations on your imminent arrival! I'm due in 4 weeks with my third. My first labor was about 15 hours, and I pushed for about an hour. I had no pain meds or in...
Pitocin or Not?
They went away if I layed down and arched my head back, but if I sat or stood up , ... I didnt plan on an epidural but I was in major pain so I got it after ...
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- I would avoid an induction unless there is a compelling reason. Induction is a risky procedure. The risks are increased from a spontaneous labor and include: inf...
- Every one has a different reaction to any kind of medication. My first pregnancy was induced. I had no problem. My second started naturally--a week late. However, ...
- J.! I am on here, too! I got your email about this this morning. I had petocin all 3 times. Two to get the labor moving after my water broke, and one to induce l...
Membrane Stripping
... it tore a hole in my amniotic sack and I did not know The pain did not last .... contractions if you so choose You can get the epidural right after they ...
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- My doctor just went right to breaking my water and it wasn't painful at all and it ensured delivery that day. I hear membrane stripping is pretty uncomfortable.
- The more active you are upright the more gravity will work for you. I didn't have this done, but I ended up nesting the day I went to the hospital. I realiezed I was...
- first off congrats on baby number 1. I know it will sound a little weird, but get a pedicure... there is a trigger point just beside your achillies tendon that i have ...
Natural Birth Stories
I did not receive any medicationpain killers during the birth of my first child ... Next question Besides an epiduralwhat Else Is Available During Labor ...
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- Hi M., I had a wonderful unmedicated birthing experience. I used a doula from Labor of Love, www.alaboroflove.org. We also took an excellent Childbirthing class wi...
- For Doula services, ask your doctor and the hospital where you plan to deliver. Often in this day and age, they have a great list of referrals. As far as doing it natu...
- After studying the medicalization of childbirth in college, I decided to give birth to my son at home; my friends thought I was crazy, but it turned out to be the grea...
Questions About Labor and Breastfeeding
I have a back fusion in the same spot as the epidural goes and I had a spinal ..... They did not, however, give me any pain meds after the c-section (I went ...
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- Hello, I can not tell you what to do but I can give you a little insite to my 3 deliveries. With my first child I had a nice little plan I wanted this and didn't wan...
- B., I had a baby 3 months ago and due to back surgery I had in 1999 I could not have an epidural. I was scared prior to delivery because I didn't know how bad the pa...
- As a mother of four, I am no expert, but do know a little on some of your questions. The episiotomy is a good thing to have. It is much harder for them to repair a t...
First Time Mom Seeking Mom's Advice About Labor/Childbirth
I got an epidural to help me relax after I had been at 8 cm for a couple ... My labor was totally in my back. I did not have one cramp or any .... In the end, I was SOOO bad that the dr did an epidural and there was no pain after that. ...
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- DEAR D. HI MY NAME IS M. I HAVE FOUR CHILDREN THE PAIN THE DOCOTORS HAVE MEDICINE FOR THAT IT HELPS ALOT LIKE YOU SAID EVERYBODIES DIFFERENT SOME OF US WERE IN LABOR A...
- D., I have had two children. My first was completely natural, nothing at all for the pain. I have been present at and assisted in several births. Yes, there is pain an...
- I also had the peridural and I tell you I was worried like you were. I hate pain... no I HATE PAIN!!!!! But I tell you what my son's (first born) del was the best. I w...
Sacroiliac Damage from Pregnancy with Twins
Read all 9 responses: "Hi, I have been in chronic pain for 2 years now. ... and literally makes me freeze or fall to my knees but after that I am usually fine right away. ... I did it a few years back with pain at the epidural site. ...
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- Hi J., I agree with the ladies. Chiropractic care will not do any damage to your ligaments. I've been in chiropractic care since I delivered my first child 16 years...
- You don't say where you live but I'm with the others, acupuncture... I have a wonderful husband/wife team of them in E. Boca. They use herbs too, if you want, often s...
- I would also suggest trying accupuncture. I did it a few years back with pain at the epidural site. I had so many injections in that small space in my spine that it wa...
Anyone Else Have SPD Hip Pain? Seeking Any Suggestions for Relief..
I'm hoping that you are all right about the pain subsiding after birth, ..... I had an epidural so wasn't feeling much) and that it went away immediately after I gave birth. ... Wonderful way to get back in shape after the baby too. ...
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- Hi J.- Ouch, you have it rough. I want to let you know that I had bad hip pain too (not as bad as yours tho) during my pregnancy, that went away immediately after my...
- I had something similar. the chiropactor-you need one who can do the particular adjustment, helped though I was there about every 5 days in the last month. you need so...
- There are techniques used in Neuromuscular Therapy that can help. You may have to wait until after the birth, I don't know. But, I would try to find some one who pract...
