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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, ...
Seeking Successful Breastfeeding Stories--especially About Twins or Multiples!
I don't have a BF multiples story myself, but I would recommend finding the nearest La Leche League and attending a meeting if possible before the birth or ...
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- I successfully breastfed my twins for 12 months...and it was really the best experience ever! I had already had a daughter and nursed her for 13 months, so I really w...
- I think it's interesting that people think it is okay for her friends to have talked her out of breastfeeding but not for you to talk her into breastfeeding when that ...
- Perhaps she just wants to formula feed. Can't we be respectful of that? I did both breast and formula. It's not the end of the world! You can only do so much to ...
United Vs. St. Joe's in St. Paul
Read all 6 responses: "I was looking forward to a water birth at St. Joe's ... most times it's all only dreams,reality is far from ideal birth story and you ...
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- A., I just had my baby at United 6 weeks ago.Unfortunately,mine is a horror story.I was a high risk an recieved a wonderful care during my pregnancy from all the docto...
- The best laid plans for birth will be broken especially if you have any complications. I had my first baby at United and felt like I was bothering the staff every tim...
- I get my routine care thru Parkview obgyn at United and so that just seemed like the best place to continue for pre-natal care and eventual delivery. Can't say enough ...
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...
Any Other Home Birth Moms?
You will have been awake for your whole birth and what a story you will be able to ..... Here is my son Nels' birth story, if you're interested to read: ...
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- I have a 6 month old and we had a homebirth. I live on the coast, but went through Andaluz in Portland. It is a waterbirth center. We borrowed a tub, and was planni...
- J., I tried to have both of my children at home and ended up having emergency cecereans, though no fault of the midwife just my own physical condition. I highly re...
- I haven't had a home birth yet, but I plan on it with my next one. I am also a home birth advocate, labor doula, and childbirth educator and I sing the praises of home...
Birth Control Ideas
What do you all suggest for birth control. I just had a baby and she is getting both breastmilk and formula. And I've heard too many stories of women ...
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- Hello, I know that the other two responses had spoken negatively about IUD's, but I personally had the Mirena and absolutely LOVED it. I didn't have any issues wit...
- I am right there with you!! I'm begging my hubby to get a vasectomy, but he won't (yet). I'll be reading your replies! B
- Please read Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler. This book is fabulous and will give you great insight to how your body and cycles work. It teaches you ho...
2 Miscarriages and in Need of Hopeful Personal Stories
Both in the end got pregnant again and gave birth to the babies they had been ... hello L.-i want to share my friend A's story. She is 36 years old had 2 ...
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- hello L.-i want to share my friend A's story. She is 36 years old had 2 miscarriages. after that she said that she basically just didn't know what to do and took a br...
- L., First, I'm sorry for what you are going through. I personally haven't been touched by it but I have 2 people very close in my life who's stories are all too si...
- Hi L.! I myself have not had the experience of not being able to hold a pregnancy but I do have a story of someone that I work with. He is 37 and his wife 45 had 9(ye...
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 ...
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
