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Experience with Doula
During this time you may work on positions, comfort measures, get answers to any questions you have, maybe work up a birth plan, get to know each other ...
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- I had a doula that was provided for my by my midwife. She was an assistant to the midwife, helping to set up, clean up, etc, but she was also a tremendous help to me. ...
- I had my first two children in hospitals and my last at a birthing center with a mid-wife and doula. They knew what they were doing and my comfort and the baby's safe...
- I hired a doula for the birth of my daughter, we had a home birth with a midwife. My Doula was amazing I could not have done it without her she was the first one to a...
Best Places to Give Birth: Chicago Area
There are definitely people who want to follow "procedure" but if you have your birth plan in place, and insist on everyone following it, you can have a ...
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- If your doc is on board with your birth plan it will probably be fine. But ultimately, consider this: MOST women do not need an OB/GYN for their pregnancy and birth....
- Not sure about the other things you mentioned, but I have a friend who is a neonatal intensive care nurse at another hospital and she said that Masonic is the worst pl...
- I have a friend who's currently 20 weeks pregnant at Il. Masonic and her complaint is that she still hasn't gotten a 4-D ultrasound! I go to Lutheran General, and I g...
What's the Best Hospital to Deliver at for a Natural Birth?
I created a birth plan that we followed. I had my husband and 7 other family members/friends in the room supporting me (along with a Beaumont nurse & my ...
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- I'm interested in the answers here! I'm living in Japan and moving back to FH soon. I've had 2 children here in Japan - one at a birthing center and one at home. I fig...
- Congratulations! What an exciting time this is for you. I'm so glad you have done research. One thing I would start with is making up your birthing plan. Write down...
- I haven't had a baby in 25 years, but I don't think the actual birthing has changed in 1000's of years! I do think doctors are a little too happy to push things faste...
Plan B
plan b works but it is not a birth control. i used it when i started my birth control but my birth control was not effective yet. no baby here. it did make ...
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- I took it in college, so it was many years ago, lol! I didn't know I was pregnant- just that I had unprotected sex (I think the condom broke) and so I took it 'just i...
- If abortion is not an option then you should research HOW the Plan B pill works. IT IS THE SAME THING as an abortion~ just done at home w/out the stigma. I truly hope ...
- Just food for thought before using this product again in the future: You clearly state abortion is not an option. And, while PlanB is not a surgical abortion, it doe...
Child Birth
Oh, and I forgot, your birth plan. Don't assume that just because you tell them something at the beginning that they'll remember when it comes time. ...
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- first of all, congrats! take something to read if you like to read. i do so i had my book with me. there are times of boredom if you don't have any visitors. take a c...
- Hey K., The three things that I am glad that I took are snacks, the digital camera, and the laptop. I don't know if you have one, but the hospital that I delivere...
- Hi, K., What I packed were an outfit for that first picture and to take her home in,(the hospital usually provides a t-shirt), booties, a hat (hospital may provide...
Looking for Midwives or Great Ob/gyn's in Shreveport
Neither provider followed my birth plan *what was the point of that again?* and I'm not even sure they ever looked at it. I'd like baby number three, ...
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- We are using Kristi Michael w/ Pierremont OB-Gyn Specialists (in Willis Knighton Pierremont). She is WONDERFUL! Her staff is great, and you don’t have to wait foreve...
- I reccomend Dr.Jacque LaBarre. I had a ton of gyno problems and went through many ( come to find out) uneccessary procedures. I had a string of bad Drs. I walked into ...
- Are you looking for a midwife who works in a hospital or a homebirth setting? There are no midwifes who work in the hospital that I know of but I do know a few midwif...
Trying Natural Birth with Doubting Hubby
SO, both of you should create a birth plan and share that with your doctors so that they're aware of your wishes for a natural childbirth. ...
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- I too had an epidural with #1 and went natural with #2. I used hypobirthing which my hubbie thought was a crock of balony. We were in Germany at the time so it was s...
- E., Tell your husband exactly what you've told us...this is what you'd like to TRY...and that you need and want his support. Then sit down and be practical...it may b...
- hi i'm so glad you've gotten so many positive responses! i too would strongly recommend you having either a doula or trusted family/friend(s) there. i had my son sans...
Have You 'Planned' Which Day You Are Giving Birth?
So no matter what you plan, God and the baby may have a different idea! ... at the hospital that their insurance was not covering the birth of their child. ...
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- Hi R., I sort of planned mine. I was due on a Tuesday, and saw my doctor on that day. I was only 1-2 cm dilated. My blood pressure was starting to rise, so he sugg...
- talk to your doc about how open they are to this. I was induced with both but I was either late or a couple days before my due date when I asked.
- Ask your OB/GYN about it. My friend was induced, and she did NOT like it. She said it was not pleasant, but her baby was 1 week late and she said it was unavoidable...
Seeking Mothers Who Recently Gave Birth
While I totally understand your desire to be able to planthe birth of your .... I had to be induced with the first and then with the second my plan was to ...
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- I agree with everyone else. Things do tend to go more smoothly, on yourself and baby, if you let nature take its course. I also agree with the doula advice. go to www....
- Hi K., congrats on the upcoming new addition. While I totally understand your desire to be able to planthe birth of your second child, there are serious risks with be...
- I was induced with my first (2 weeks past her due date) and the induction was so painful. With my second I had a C-section 5 days early. The new research out is that...
Birth Control
I plan to get back on the nuva ring as soon as I am done - but until then ... You have two birth control options when you are nursing: mini pill or IUD. ...
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- Hi K., I absolutely LOVE the nuva ring. I, myself, am horrible about remembering to take my bc pills at the same time every day. I end up forgetting, and then havin...
- You cannot breastfeed with while using the Nuva Ring. Your breast will dry up. You have two birth control options when you are nursing: mini pill or IUD. Used the m...
- I don't know anything about the Nuva Ring, but I myself cannot take bc pills. Since having my son 7 years ago, any bc pill that I have tried makes me sick. My dr rec...
