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Drug Free Birthing
Of course I could not deliver in a birthing center and only some hospitals ... I am due July 12th and plan for this delivery to be all natural as well. ...
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- I had all four of my kids naturally, so I don't have anything to compare it to recovery-wise. I also had my first at 36 weeks but the rest were on time, so I don't kno...
- B., I went natural with my son who is my first. I had a great experience and I would not have done it any other way. It is all about the support team that you hav...
- My first son was born by c-section and so I am cosidered higher risk if I have a vaginal birth. My second son I was able to have him all natural. Of course I could n...
Natural Birthing Experience at Baylor Hospital-Dallas
Apr 22, 2009 ... AND you are in charge of your body---have a birth plan and the birth experience you want. Baylor Dallas is the most natural birth friendly ...
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- V., I'm sure you will be getting a lot of responses about the hospital vs birthing center. I have not been to either. But what I wanted to say is talk with your doc...
- My friend works in L&D. Baylor is suppose to be good with natural labors but I believe they require you to be on a monitor for something like 20 min every hour so the...
- I delivered two children via natural childbirth at Baylor. If you decide to go to Baylor versus BWC, I would highly recommend you use a doula. Dr. Audrey Graham deli...
Seeking Pregnancy Stories
I had made a Birthing Plan and was hoping to walk around during labor and use the Birthing Ball, which didn't happen. After that they had me strapped down ...
Do You Really HAVE to Deliver in a Hospital Setting ??
Write a detailed birth plan and ensure your doctor has it and that you carry ..... Quite honestly, I had only one birthing plan: Go have a healthy baby and ...
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- Basically you can do whatever you want but you need to think about a few things. 1. You are 40. This puts you at a higher risk during delivery. 2. Complications can ...
- I gave birth at home with an excellent midwife. I too didn't want to be poked and prodded. I wanted to give birth in a peaceful atmosphere without all the intervention...
- You can start with Calling the Midwifery @ depaul Hospital...THey are FABULOUS.....I had my 5th daughter there and it was such a wonderful experience....it's just like...
Working up to Due Date
Get your birthing plan ready, what you want out of the first few days.Contact people. Being as prepared as possible so when you get there you wont have to ...
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- Congratulations! I personally wasn't able to work the last month of my pregnancy. I was so swollen and tired, I was glad for the 4 weeks off prior to birth even thou...
- Something about becoming a mom teaches you to throw your plans out the window. ;-) I worked the day I delivered my first--she came at 37 weeks, to the day--and surv...
- In this case, you should rest up for the real 'work out'. When you get that 'huge burst of energy'. Please do NOT act on it. This is Mother Nature's way of helping ...
Is It Possible to Have a Doula Just for Child Birth?
We collaborated on a birth plan document and she attended an OB visit with me to discuss it with my Dr. A copy of it was put into my chart so everyone in ...
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- We worked with Joan Taylor for an unmedicated hospital birth in Oakland, and she was wonderful. We met with her several times before the birth and once after to talk a...
- Yes. You mostly need the doula for the childbirth. Are you having a home birth?
- also check out benefits of water birthing. its profound there's a must see video 'birth as we know it'
Hospitals Statistics About Childbirths
Sep 14, 2009 ... The hospital I gave birth to my son in had a very high rate of ... having the perfect birth experience no intervention a birth plan a doula ...
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- I recommend Dr. Dwight at Good Samaratin. I had my first two at birthing centers, but I decided to have this one at a hospital so I could use insurance and have a rest...
- I've heard it's very hard to get truthful statistics from the hospitals themselves. They do not want to give out that information. You kind of have to ask around and...
- Dr. Kim Reyes delivers at St. Josephs in Burbank and encourages natural childbirths. The most important thing, though, is that you are very clear with the nurses. My...
Giving Birth at Kaiser Santa Rosa or San Rafael
Aug 17, 2009 ... My husband was able to stay with me, they honored my birth plan and allowed me to work through labor naturally. I would highly recommend ...
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- Out of the Kaisers you mentioned, Santa Rosa is the only Kaiser that delivers. There is an OBGYN department in Petaluma. In Santa Rosa you only get a midwife to deli...
- I believe your choices would be Kaiser Santa Rosa, San Francisco and possible Vallejo. The last I heard, no deliveries at Kaiser San Rafael.
- Welcome to Petaluma! We do have a OBGYn dept in Petaluma and I used it for both my pregnancies. Delivery option is Santa Rosa. I have found that for regular apps for...
Delivery
I'd recommend that you look up about Birth Plans. You can get a lot of examples on-line. Personally I didn't write one. I wish you the best of luck with ...
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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...
Doula??
Jul 27, 2009 ... Make sure your ob/gyn, all the nurses who may be present at the birth and any other doctor who may be present has a copy of this birth plan. ...
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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 ...
