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Natural Birth for Twins?
I just found out that I am carrying twins (I'm due in 3 months) and would love to hear others' POSITIVE twin birth stories. Thanks! ...
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- Congrats Congrats!!!!! I am also a mother of twins....boy/girl. Almost a year old and bringing out the grey's in me :) Good Luck in the last trimester (I found it...
- I did not have twins myself but I work on a Maternity Ward and we have had quite a few twin births who have had them naturally. As long as you and your OB know the pl...
- I had triplets via c-section. But I belongs to a mutliple support group called Keeping Pace with Mutilple mircales and they are a great group. I have been with them fo...
Home Birth
There are lots of birth stories in this group too. Another place to look into with lots of info is http://www.unhinderedliving.com/childbirth.html ...
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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
Home Birth Pros and Cons
You can have a natural birth at the hospital. I had my first, and my twins, natural with .... Seeking Positive Natural Birth Stories from 2Nd+ Pregnancies ...
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- I just had a natural birth at Prentice. It can be done!
- Both of my kids were born at home and there was next to no mess that wasn't easily caught by underpads or the tub. Both were relatively quick births and for the first ...
- It's not bad at all. I had both of mine at home. This is what you do - make your bed and then, put a shower curtain or vinyl sheet on top. Then, make your bed again...
Any Moms Who Have Had a Primary Elective C-section?
I need to add a little more after reading a few responses: Keep in mind that for every horrible birth story you hear, there are just as many wonderful birth ...
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- Hello J. A, I had a primary elective C-section with my 3rd and final child in March of 06. I opted for it due to health reasons. I can say that I healed rather quickly...
- This is just general info for others interested in "elective c-sections," as I'm sure you have had your child by now. Also, it's just my personal opinion having been t...
- Hi J., First off have you considered all the pros and cons of a primary elective c-section? Yes, you would be able to know exactly when your son or daughter is born, ...
Birth Control Question
I had the Mirena IUD put in six weeks after the birth of my daughter. ..... taking advil while pregnant · blood pressure control · birth stories ...
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- I'm breastfeeding and my OB prescribed me what she called the "mini pill" its progesterone only so it wont effect your milk. Its a daily pill (which sucks cause I'm a ...
- M., bc is such a personal choice, but since you are asking, I have no problem telling! :) I absolutely LOVE my Mirena IUD. I know there are "horror stories" out ther...
- I personally love the iud. I cant take the pill or the patch cuz I have high blood pressure and besides the little pain Ive had when they put it in have had no problem...
Birth Control
I've been pregnant for the last two years. I was looking into the birth..." ... I have heard horror stories about IUD's puncturing people and also of women ...
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- O.~ First congratulations on your upcoming baby. I have a few friends on IUD's (both copper and hormonal) I have heard some very positive feed back. As with any for...
- Mirena is a good IUD if you are interested in reducing/eliminating your periods and don't mind hormonal birth control. Personally, after I have kid #2 I will probably...
- I got a Mirena in mid-December and the spotting finally stopped a few days ago. I was not crazy about that part - I felt like I would be bleeding forever, but they wer...
Seeking Confident Doctor Who Will Deliver TWINS Naturally
I would check out that board (yahoo group)to read the positive birth stories. Perhaps there are some moms who have suggestions on docs in your area? ...
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- I'm a childbirth educator and doula - try the midwives at UCLA - feel free to contact me more if that doesn't pan out or you need more referrals or are interested in c...
- Hi L., Here are a few excellent midwives you can contact. Connie and Alecs at www.sacredentrance.com - Their contact info is on the site. And also Devi Khalsa at ...
- That's so wonderful that you are seeking out someone who is on the same page with you about your birth! I had a home birth and it was AWESOME and I hope that you can ...
Natural Birth Anyone?
I have blogged my birth story on MySpace and I invite you and anyone else reading this to check it out. I don't lie and say natural birth didn't hurt, ...
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- I delivered both of my daughters naturally and my biggest advice is just realize that it's goign to hurt, it's going to be exhausting, and it may be long (my first lab...
- Hi, My biggest advice is to be open for anything. Working for years on a l&d floor anything can happen and it's better if you are prepared for that. I had my first son...
- i felt bad that i wasn't able to go the nature route, until......the DDS i work for said to me......." Would you have a tooth Extracted or root caneled with out any an...
I Am Going to Try a Water Birth, Any One Done One?
She has a website with all her birth stories and pics of the kiddos as well. Beware, there are a couple of "iffy" pics that may make a few folks blush but ...
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- Hello L.! I am VERY excited that you are considering another home water birth. I have had 2 and loved both experiences as well. The large garden tub will be perfect to...
- I had my first water birth this past June. It was the most amazing, "off the charts" experience you could possibly imagine! All the labor and efforts to bring such a...
- I don't have experience with water birth myself due to complications with my first pregnancy but a friend of mine has 4 kids (3 home water births - 2 of those unassist...
Anterior Placenta
I did however have placenta previa which is a whole different story. .... Seeking Positive Natural Birth Stories from 2Nd+ Pregnancies ...
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- Congrats of the baby boy! Our third, born in October was our first boy, they're wonderful!! With my first daughter I had an anterior placenta. I did not feel her kic...
- I personally don't have any experience with this. I did however have placenta previa which is a whole different story. I just have one suggestion. Do a bit more resea...
- hi J., i had it too, it was no big deal. its normal, a little less common but totally normal. i delivered vaginally, it was actually my best delivery of the 3, and he ...
