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Good Birthing Classes in the Tualatin/Portland Area?
Just looking for some suggestions on a good birthing class for my husband and I to take for our first child. ... birthing methods · birthing options ...
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- I haven't given birth yet, but so far I've taken several at OHSU. We still have one left - childbirth from A to Z - and so I can't comment on that one. I can say tha...
- Most hospitals provide basic birth classes, but I would skip those and take something more substantial that really prepares you for laboring and birth the way YOU want...
- My husband and I took the classes at Meridian Park Hospital, and I loved our teacher, Denise. I left the classes feeling very prepared, excited and confident. I now ...
Home Birth Vs. Birth Center
I wasn't willing to do a home birth, though, so I delivered at Mercy hospital in Baltimore with a midwife. .... Birth Options in Annapolis Area ...
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- I delivered my second daughter at Bay Area Midwifery and it was WONDERFUL!!! I would recommend them whole-heartedly! I love the midwives (kind and funny and warm and...
- Hi M., Congratulations! I don't have personal experience with non-hospital births but I wanted to make sure you have a very good back-up plan just in case. My mom...
- Dear M., I totally believe that everyone should at least try to have a completely natural childbirth. I delivered both of my boys with no drugs at all. I did feel p...
Childbirth Class Recommendations?
I'd like a class that is going to help prepare us for labor and delivery ( including natural birth, coaching, pain management options, and what to expect if ...
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- We did the childbirth classes at Mercy Provena Hospital in Aurora even though I delivered at Rush Copley. The classes at Mercy are free. I think they still are. I know...
- We took the week night class there last April and I highly recommend it. Not only was it fun to be around other preggo couples, the class was hands on and the instruc...
- if you're interested in natural childbirth, research the bradley method. they have a website and list instructors in the area and you can call and see when the classe...
Need Different Food Options for My Daughter
I think ricebased foods are a good option .... Rice Milk has been a great option for us Oatmeal with Rice Milk Jiffy .... food machine · birth options ...
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- Hello, have you tried "out of the bread box" bakery. They sell their product at vitamin cottage. Stick to as much fruits and veggies as possible. Children should be ...
- Lindsay and Reagan, There is hope. Both of our children have similar allergies. Soy is an option, but I know when the kids were little they had an allergy to it as w...
- My daughter has those allergies you listed plus several more. We are also gluten free. We've created a lot of recipes - especially for baking - that are egg free and d...
Birth Control
I've never been on any type of birth control except for natural family planning. I think it is the best option for us married moms or anyone very ...
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- We used natural family planning and it worked for us. Not only did it help us space our children but being aware of my cycles helped us to get pregnant right away whe...
- I highly recommend the book "Taking Charge of your Fertility" by Toni Weschler. I and several of my friends have used it very successfully to get pregnant, and at leas...
- Most of the responses to this point are pretty good. I agree with talking with your OB/GYN. I also didn't like the idea of the pill, IUD, or implant. I learned my cy...
Looking for Wheelchair Ramp Options for My Van
Looking for Wheelchair Ramp Options for My Van .... All my kids had them and adored them from birth to about 4 years old. 2 hours ago ...
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- I have been in the field of developmental disabilities for years - I'll ask around for you with our folks in our 16 states where we serve - what state do you live in? ...
- J. -- if your daughter is disabled she probably qualifies for a program called "birth to three" (that's wisconsin -- I think is it 'to five' in Minnesota). Ask your pe...
- I am originally from MN - to hear this hurts my heart so much!!! Try the Courage Center - they are located in Golden Valley - they may be able to help, or give you nu...
Seeking Midwife OBGYN Recommendations in Seattle Area
Can't help you with OBGYNs as I'm looking for one myself but there is a great guide available online that I used to help me navigate my birthing options. ...
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- After some search we used Seattle Natural Family Medicine http://www.snfm.net/index.html and were very pleased. My husband was part of it all, Tracy is great and there...
- I had my first child through an OB who delivered at Swedish Ballard and although I didn't care for the OB experience, I LOVED delivering at Swedish Ballard! Very calm...
- M. - I had the most wonderful experience of my three deliveries with Expecting the Best Midwifery (Michelle Sarju and Tracey Cooper) delivering at the Puget Sound Birt...
Birth Control
I am considering my options for birth control. I am currently on "the pill" and I am not very happy. My "drive" went from low to non-existent. ...
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- I hate birth control pills because of the weight gain, but I still take it because it's cheaper than a baby. I am taking Yaz and I really love it, my mood swings are ...
- I was on the pill since I was 19 years old, and just recently switched to the Nuvaring about 4 months ago. I have been very happy with it. You only put in once a mon...
- i am no longer going to use any form of chemical birth control, my husband is a pharmacist and the more research he does, the more uncomfortable he is with it for me. ...
Doula??
Jul 27, 2009 ... And make sure she's on board with the type of birth you want. Some will be militant against meds, and if you want to keep that as an option, then you need a ...
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- I had a doula and I wanted to go natural, but in the end I did get an epidural. My doula helped me greatly though, during the time I was laboring. I got in the showe...
- Hi C., Talk to your doc and a couple more anesthesiologists and get some help with the pain ... you don't have to be knocked out and can enjoy the birth process wit...
- Hi C., The first time I was induced due to preeclampsia. From what I understand, the pitocin makes the contractions incredibly strong and painful, which they were. I ...
Delivery
It's what you write about with regards to how you would like the birth to go. Like a C-section if all other options are out. No pain meds...the baby staying ...
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- Hi S., I think you got answers to most of your questions, but I just wanted to add a comment about pain meds. If you end up with a c-section and are on IV pain medic...
- My advice - hire a birth doula! If you can't afford one, find a student doula who will work with you for much less. These women are well trained in supporting women th...
- 1)Do they take the baby away from you after he's born? You can request that the baby stay as long as possible. Sometimes they must take the baby for a short time t...
