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Question About Childbirth
Read all 5 responses: "I was wondering if I could get some recommendations on Newton Wellesley Hospital and The Womens Helaht Associate's.
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- I don't know much about the midwives at Newton Wellsley, but if you are looking for a natural birth, I very very highly recommend finding a doula to support you at the...
- I actually know one of the midwives in that practice and she is wonderful (Valaree Hemighaus). If you want another option to weight, consider the Cambridge Health Alli...
- Hi D., I delivered at Newton Wellesley Hospital and I live in Windham Nh. I am not sure if it was Women's Health Associates of not though. I was extremely pleased a...
Childbirth Education
Read all 5 responses: "My mother in law read an article about some music therapy childbirth education class. It sounds really interesting.
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- Congrats on your pregnancy K.! It's so great that you are going for a natural birth. What a wonderful way to give your baby the best start in life. I don't know muc...
- I know the person who teaches that class in Boise. I HIGHLY recommend the class. She is a competent teacher and her classes are well rounded. You will not be missin...
- See my review of the music therapy childbirth class under the Local Business Reviews tab under the Birthing Classes category. It really is a great approach to childbi...
Recomedation for OBGYN That Supports Natural Childbirth
Read all 5 responses: "Hi Everyone! I recently found out I am pregnant with my second so here I am seeking an OBGYN that will be supportive of giving birth ...
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- Hi M., congratulations on your pregnancy! And you're right; you shouldn't have to justify your reasons for desiring a natural birth. I am a local HypnoBirthing child...
- M., I've been going to Dr. Karen Dalley for the last 15+ years and she's delivered both of my children. She's incredibly cool about pretty much everything. My firs...
- Hi M., I live here LV and I had a natural child birth. Dr. Kahle said about 30% of his child births are natural and only verified I was sure that was what I wanted t...
Advice on Childbirth Classes/doula
Read all 16 responses: "Hi Mamas, I am giving birth in September and trying to get things in place. I want to try to have a natural childbirth, but realize ...
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- I personnally havent tried the hypnobirthing but a friend of mine who is a doula was telling me about it and the diffent techniques that they do. i plan on it for my n...
- ###-###-#### Paula Santi; she is a very special, kind, experienced doula and Le Leche Leader. We were very blessed to have her assistance w/ our daughter. A.
- So, I speak as a woman who has had two kids in the hospital with a doula and who has taken doula training since, as well as connected with many doulas and women who ha...
Childbirth Dvd's
Read all 10 responses: "Has anyone used a DVD rather than attending classes. Becaue of work schedules we are unable to attend classes at our hopsital and ...
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- Hi there, I worked up until both my kids were born & we took weekend classes. We watched some videos also, but I found that the hands on was better. If that won't w...
- We did a weekend class at U of C which was helpful. You can look on their website to see about classes - http://uchospitals.edu/programs/lamaze.html . They are open t...
- Hi, did you check around for weekend classes. Some hospitals understand the working parents. Check it out. J. www.noahsarkworkshop.com/jodigilbert18
Unmedicated Childbirth
Read all 6 responses: "I am looking for an OB GYN practice that is supportive/ encouraging of unmedicated labor around the Lee's Summit area.
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- if you are open to considering a midwife, I encourage you to visit with Kim and Sheila at Midwest Midwifery. Their website is www.kcmidwife.com. They are a part of...
- I agree with Tracey--I loved Sheila and Kim! Especially Kim. She delivered my second son VBAC. I would recommend them highly. The only drawback, in my opinion, is ...
- I am unable to recommend a practice, but what I can tell you is that you need to know what you want (which it seems you do) and stick to your guns. Enlist the help of...
Natural Birth
I didn't take any child birth classes, it was all a mental game with myself. ... Fast no pain drug free natural child birth. The only thing i had a problem ...
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- Hi L., Have you checked into the Bradley Method? It is everything that you are talking about. I am sure there is an instructor near you. You can take the classes or...
- I had a natural birth with my second and it was surprisingly not that bad. I think that I lived through it because the contractions built up and I was able to prepare...
- I had a all natural child birth with my 2 child and I felt great after it. The pain method I had with him was none at all only because he came to fast for any thing an...
Looking for a Doula
I have a couple of doulas in mind that I found on the Childbirth ... Go to the Childbirth Collective Meetings - especially the one called "All About Doulas. ...
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- Hi R.! I used a doula for both of our kids. The first time she was great, the second time she was horrible. I would still use a doula, but would get other names f...
- Here is my advice. Go to the Childbirth Collective Meetings - especially the one called "All About Doulas." The doulas lead every meeting, that way you can meet seve...
- Kathy Chinn was our doula for our one year old son and she was great. Calm, genuine, experienced. Certified by DONA. She is located in St Paul, maybe that is too far f...
Child Birth
Read all 5 responses: "I am on my third baby and I am overdue plese tell me what I can do to get the ball rolling"
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- walk, walk, walk and intercourse
- S., Iknow this is gonna sound really crazy, but the girls in my family have been using it for years....black liccorish (spelling is off, but you know what I mean). ...
- Have your OB scrape your membranes. It causes some cramping but it gets the ball rolling. I had to have it done with both of my boys. By that night I was in labor.
Non-medicated Childbirth?
Read all 21 responses: "I am getting ready to have my third child (end of Oct), and would like to do some research on having a non- medicated delivery.
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- I also recommend the Birth Partner. There were great positions and techniques for making the birth easier. My second was delivered without an epidural. She was induced...
- Hi C., You've gotten some really good responses and I just wanted to share with you one of my favorite quotes that I find empowering. "There is a secret in our cultu...
- Books I loved were: The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer Natural Childbirth The Bradley Way by Susan Mc Cutcheon My first birth was a C-secti...
