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Vaginal Birth Vs. C-section Due
I had a 4 degree tear, with a baby 9lbs 8 oz. and my third birth was ...... Looks like you have loads to read so I'll give you the facts I know then my ...
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- I haven't had a vaginal birth, so I can't compare, but I've had 2 c-sections. They were absolutely fine. I didn't have any pain at all. The most important thing is ...
- S., I had planned for a vaginal birth but developed complications during my last week of pregnancy, so the doctor decided to induce labor. Unfortunately I failed to d...
- S., I don't know if this will help... However, I have had a total of 3 children, all vaginal births. The first was a breeze, but my second was tough, I too was on p...
Will I Need an Episiotomy?
Sep 5, 2009 ... Whatever you choose I wish you a wonderful birth experience and a happy healthy baby! ... I second the facts that Kathy P. has shared. ...
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- Here's a good link: http://www.babycenter.com/404_how-can-i-avoid-an-episiotomy_1955.bc I used a midwife with mine - homebirth. I massaged daily. No tears. Ble...
- I had one with my first one for the same reason. It was very bad and I still have issues from it. The second child was the same size but didn't take as long and I di...
- Episiotomies are among the most over-used "surgery" (yes, that's the technical term, since it's cutting into healthy tissue) in America. Many doctors have high rates o...
Seeking Information on Vbac's and an OBGYN Willing to Perform a VBAC
I understand how you feel this way but a vaginal birth does not make you a woman . ... Make sure you know your facts! 1 mom found this helpful. Helpful? ...
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- I tried for a vbac w/ my 2nd. Because of the 1st csection, I wasn't able to get induced, since the med causes stronger contractions. With many attempts to bring on con...
- Wow, you are getting some horror stories on here! Many women have successful VBACs every day! I would suggest you call the certified nurse midwives at Bethany that was...
- Natural childbirth does not make you strong or capable. It can be very painful and many women need epidurals. I wanted to have natural childbirth twice and ended up ...
Birthing Class Dvd's
Sep 21, 2009 ... I would also highly suggest picking up a copy of The Birth Partner, ... but the instructor presents accurate facts on each technique. ...
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- This is not a video, but I highly suggest taking a Bradley class with your husband. We took a class from Juli Walter and had an amazing delivery!! Juli Billings ...
- I actually followed the Bradley method. I used a book and watched whatever I could find online. Basically? DON'T hyperventilate. My hub's job was to tell me to exhale ...
- You probably know that a major factor in pain management is the fear/muscle tension response. I used a self-hypnosis recording to release my fear of labor and childbir...
Still Bleeding After 3 Months
... click on Menstruation it has some interesting facts we all need to know. .... I was in the same situation as you after the birth of my last child, ...
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- I didn't have the bleeding, but I love my Minera IUD.
- I would say that doesn't sound normal. I would request as many tests as you can and maybe get another doctor's opinion if you can.
- I was in the same situation as you after the birth of my last child, who just turned five. After giving birth to him I bleed for a year straight, everyday. I kept goin...
Good Labor and Delivery Books for Future Dad
I'll second Ina May's Guide to Childbirth and add "The Birth Partner" by Penny ... not just facts, but actually acts out contractions, shows you what it ...
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- The "What to Expect" series has a book just for dads that is pretty good. That being said, I think you should still go to the classes together. You can find one that...
- L., I recommend "The BIrth Book" by Doctor Sears. It's great. Also, if you are planning or thinking about a natural birth, there is a GREAT class at Blooma (an am...
- I'll second Ina May's Guide to Childbirth and add "The Birth Partner" by Penny Simkin. The Birth Partner really helps your hubby learn what he'll need to do during lab...
Do You Really HAVE to Deliver in a Hospital Setting ??
But birth complications can happen in a second, even if the birth is wholly ..... up or learn the facts so i know what i dont have to and can do bfore and ...
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- Basically you can do whatever you want but you need to think about a few things. 1. You are 40. This puts you at a higher risk during delivery. 2. Complications can ...
- I gave birth at home with an excellent midwife. I too didn't want to be poked and prodded. I wanted to give birth in a peaceful atmosphere without all the intervention...
- You can start with Calling the Midwifery @ depaul Hospital...THey are FABULOUS.....I had my 5th daughter there and it was such a wonderful experience....it's just like...
Seeking Information Regarding Hospital Births Vs. Home Births
One benefit of birth outside the hospital is that the practitioners you work with .... You can find facts about hospital vs. homebirth pretty easily on the ...
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- Did you know that the birth rate is higher for babies born at home? It is actually statistically proven safer to have a home birth/vs a hospital birth. so many procedu...
- It seems like other people have left some pretty good advise. I had a homebirth and wouldn't even consider doing it any other way. I was comfortable, I was allowed t...
- I would be dead today if I'd stayed at home. I was going to have a water birth actually. What ensued, nobody could have seen coming. Complicated delivery, two trans...
Vbac
Apr 8, 2009 ... The birth is a better experience and the healing is a better experience. Helpful ? .... Another great source for facts is www.vbacfacts.com. ...
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- M., This is VERY near and dear to my own heart!! I hope this doesn't end up being a novel :). First, VBAC is not illegal in any state. You have the right to refu...
- I had a V-bac with the fifth child. Every child was vaginal except the fourth, she was an emergency c-section. My doctor, Dr. Patricia Daily, at the South Tulsa woman'...
- It is important that you find out whether or not there is a doctor in your area that will support a VBAC in your situation. The risks of subsequent c-sections are hig...
Mothers of Teenage Girls
My mother thinks I should put her on birth control (better safe than sorry, ... she does so you need to tell her the facts and establish open communication. ...
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- START TALKING!!! Birth Control MAY prevent pregnancy if taken correctly, but it will NOT protect your daughters from sexually transmitted diseases. Whether or not yo...
- Hi K., You are living my future fears right now! :) I think that you should definitely have a punishment for her actions and lying. I am not sure if you do the "grou...
- The most important thing K. is to have the "talk" at this point. Some girls might have sex earlier than some others but the important thing is that she feel confident ...
