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Pediatrician at Birth
Do I need to have one at the birth of my son, for the first shots, to get him circumsized before..." ... birth order · interview preparation ...
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- I don't usually have much of an opinion on things like this (because I feel it's really up to you - whatever you're comfortable with). But for this particular issue, I...
- Each pediatrician has thier own method, some will come to the hospital, some will prefer the pediatrician on call at the hospital take care of the first shots and thin...
- Yes, pick a couple, intrview them, and them they come to the hospital for your birth (or just after). I choose the Longmont Clinic as I go there. I got a flyer with ...
Home Birth
I just want to hear from other moms who have done this and their experience. Also, any suggestions for preparation of the birth are totally welcomed. ...
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- Hey K., My sister-in-law in ND had 4 home births! go to www.godurbin.com and chat with Patty about her experinces! She would LOVE sharing!!!! She had the last 2 b...
- Hi K., I'm so glad you are going the way of home birth. I had both my children at home. Charleigh is 26 and Brendan is 22.I wouldnt change any thing about their birth...
- I think it's great that you are birthing this way. My mom had three at home with a midwife and loved it
Weight Gain with Second Pregnancy Is Out of Control!
Also, if you'd like some information on birth preparation for Birthing Again parents you can to to www.birthingfromwithin.com for more info. In peace, ...
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- Hi D., I gained more lbs. with my second pregnancy which is pretty typical. I think I had more time with my first pregnancy to take care about working out. With the...
- Congratulations D.! (pretty name by the way) Just eat healthy, exercise/walk a bit more and ENJOY it!
- It is quite normal, I would think. Your body knows what to do and its doing it sooner than during the first time. I too am 8 weeks pregnant and have gained nearly se...
Anyone Have Vaginal Birth and Then Cesarean?
I had no tearing whatsoever with this birth. You'd think that the tearing would have been the worst but it was all about the preparation up to the birth ...
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- Hi M., No experience with a C-sect, but I also tore very badly with my first child (I had to be repaired in the OR), but with my second, also a vaginal birth, there w...
- Hi. I never had experience with vaginal delivery and will have vaginal delivery to my baby girl due in July too. I had c section with my 2 yrs old son.. the whole surg...
- My first was vaginal, I too tore very badly, in addition to having a epsiotomy (sp?), which was a little late since I had already tore. The baby was over 9lbs. I wen...
Big Brother in the Room During Brother's Birth.
I thought about having my older daughter in the room for the birth of her younger .... She felt like she was part of the planning and preparation as well. ...
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- I say it depends on how well he handles doctors/hospitals/seeing mommy in pain. We were going to have our almost three year old with us but I ended up having to have ...
- B., My son was not quite 3 1/2 when my daughter was born. Like you we wanted him involved with as much as he could handle. He loved the doctor visits (he got to h...
- We werent sure what we were going to do with our then twenty one month old when i went into labor with our second. He wasnt fully understanding that mommy was having ...
Seeking Birth Information About Epidurals
I loved the birth. As soon as I started pushing, there was no more pain! I tore a tiny bit ..... I think another factor, other than resolve, is preparation. ...
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- I was planning to get an epidural from the moment I found out I was pregnant, but unfortunatley due to progressing too quickly I was unable to get one. I was doing oka...
- I think whether or not a person asks for an epidural depends on lots of factors. The most important is probably whether or not she intends to get an epidural. If a mom...
- I've never had an aversion to the idea of using an epidural, but I wanted to see how long I could go without one because I've always had a pretty high tolerance for pa...
Vaginal Birth After Cesarian.. Good or Bad?
I had a c-section becuase I was afraid of a vaginal birth, but now I am hearing horror stories of women who ...... Preparation with yoga is a GREAT method ...
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- Hi Y., Susan B daughter experience mirrors my own... I think since you had the first csection by choice then you shouldnt be afraid to try a vbac... make sure your ...
- Hi Y., I never had a c-section, but I did have two vaginal births. The first was hard, 25 hours of labor which was induced with pitocin. It was horrible and the s...
- It seems that in Florida, it is hard to find a Dr. to do a VBAC. Having said that, I was fine with doing a second c-section. I had to have an emergency c-section wit...
Hemorroids
You can also use a little Preparation H or a Tucks medicated pad fro itching .... When I was in the hospital after the birth of my second child the nurses ...
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- Hello B.! I know what you're going through and it is really a pain in the butt (all puns intended!) I have one child and am currently expecting my second and have ha...
- B., I am so sorry for your pain. I know exactly how you feel! I have 5 kids (4 boys and 1 girl) and my last pregnancy my hemmoroids were so bad I could hardly walk. ...
- I know exactly what you are going through. After the birth of my son, I was never the same in that area. What has worked for me to keep from having a flare up is to ...
8 Months Pregnant and Hands Are Hurting Really Bad like I Have Arthritis
Oct 30, 2009 ... It was better about a month after I gave birth. ... the hormone that allows your joints to spread in preparation for giving birth. ...
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- T. - Don't feel bad, I'm 38wks preg with #2 and I'm going through it too. My OB says it's pregnancy-induced Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, thanks to the retention of flui...
- T., I went through that when I was pregnant with my daughter, and it was so painful! I cried when I got ready for work in the morning because both of my hands hurt...
- I had that problem while I was pregnant too. My Dr. said it was carpel tunnel and had something to do with the swelling we all have. Some people get it and some don'...
Present for Big Brother When Baby Arrives?
We tried to involve her in every aspect of our preparation for our son's birth. We even took her to most of our doctor's appointments so she could hear his ...
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- I think that making a "Big Brother Preparedness" kit is perfect. Including "I'm the big brother" shirt and books that tell him how important being a big brother will ...
- I think its a wonderful idea to get your son a "big brother" present, but also for your son to buy a gift for his new sibling. I bought my older son a gift that was ...
- I would recommend something that will hold his attention - not necessarily something BIG, but something that will keep him busy when you need to be with the baby. 2.5...
