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Question Re: Son with "Folded" Ear at Birth
My son was born with one of his ears folded down on itself at birth. .... Anyway , you just need to go and see a plastic surgeon and get all the facts on ...
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- In your letter you said you were "scared to find out", please don't be. Correct information is the most valuable thing we can have when tackeling any situation, dif...
- I PERSONALLY had my right ear only folded over and connected at birth. My parents told me the doc just cut the little piece of skin connecting it and that's it. To t...
- My son was born with a "bump" on the edge of his ear. The pediatrician said it could just be some cartilage that got smooshed out of place & told us to massage it to s...
15 Month Old with Low Muscle Tone
Not sure of facts about birth, etc. It could be something he may struggle with or he may have a mild disability, possible Cerebal Palsy or something like ...
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- Hi A., No advice for you, A., but I found the following website you might like to read: http://www.babycenter.com/404_what-is-low-muscle-tone-and-what-does-it-me...
- hi there, we didn't see a neurologist b/c my son has a metabolic disorder that causes low muscle tone...stretching is very important everyday..my son has had therapy...
- A., not sure where you are, but every state has an early intervention system for children under 3 whose development needs support. They can help you learn more and ass...
Whats a Good Birthing Class in Nashville?
And you may decide after hearing the facts that you want a natural birth. That's what happened to me. The Vanderbilt midwives website have a few links to ...
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- First of all, congratulations on your upcoming birth! There are a lot of different kinds of classes to choose from and it depends on what kind of birth you plan on hav...
- Most of the time the hospital that you will be delivering at holds birthing classes for new moms and several other classes to help you along the way. I delivered ...
- Centennial Medical Center and Baptist hospital has some. Ask your OB to recommend one. I went to Centennial and found all their techniques useful for both births.
Just Found Out 16 Yr Old Is Sexually Active!!! Help!
Come to find out, her mother knew that she was on birth control and that she was .... to her - she needs to be taught the facts as well as the moral aspects ...
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- It sounds like this was a incredible shock for you. In a perfect world we would all hope that our babies will wait until they were 30 before having sex for the first ...
- I believe 16 is totally normal to feel the hormones come in and take control. I agree with your husband being calm in this matter because having sex is a natural huma...
- Oh My Dear M., You are at the crossroads...a pivotal point in you "soul-daughter's" life. You and your husband should do a "rite of passage" ceremony with her, hono...
Need More Info About an IUD Called Mirena Recommended to My 18-Year-old Daughter
Oct 13, 2009 ... I have no problem with her using birth..." ... This is an important decision and I want to be sure that she has all of the facts. Thanks. ...
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- M., I have the Mirena in as my birth control method. Thus far it has been a really great option for me. My periods were previously heavy with painful crapms but s...
- 38 years ago my mother had an IUD put in by a doctor who performed the procedure even though she had never had children. Well, here I am! She conceived me with the IU...
- In my opinion, they should not have recommended this to her. It was recommended to me after I had my son and because he had expanded my uterus, it was "easier" to ins...
Vbac
That allows you to take an active role in the planning of your birth and .... I would just make sure you know all the facts before you start weighing in on ...
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- I had a VBAC! I read, read and read, and decided it was safer for myself and my baby. I had a horrible c/s after an unnecessary induction in May '05. The doctor bas...
- Hi O., I don't know why you had a c-section the first time around, but the only reason why I had one was because I needed an emergency c-section because my baby's u...
- O., I had a VBAC in October 06. I had a c/s in Sept 03. If you want a VBAC, you should start talking to your doctor about it well in advance. Not ever doctor is su...
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...
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...
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...
