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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...
Decreased Libido After Childbirth
Read all 13 responses: "Hi moms, I have a question, it's kind of embarrassing, but I thought I'd throw this out and see if anyone had advice.
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- Hi S., I'm glad to hear that I am not the only one that is going through this! I hope some moms out there know what to do. My baby is 7 months and I still dont have o...
- This is totally normal. We breastfeeding mom's have been touched and sucked on all day and are so tired that it's hard to think about having someone else touch you. ...
- So glad that you asked this question. I didn't know that breastfeeding can have an affect. I breastfed till 14.5 months, and had little if any desire, and was VERY d...
Seeking Suggestions on Ob's Who Support Natural Childbirth
Read all 9 responses: "Hi All, I'm 24 weeks pregnant, having a girl in July. I started a childbirth class last night and the instructor(who was a doula for ...
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- Hi- I was until very recently a patient of Dr. Nelson's. I have just switched to Dr. Dwight(haven't had my 1st appt. yet) at the recommendation of Dr. Nelson because...
- Granted, it has been 16 years since my last baby, but I delivered all three at Huntington. My last one was born without an epidural. I pretty much think my Doctor wo...
- Hi...I delivered a baby last June and used that practice. Dr.Osterkamp was my doctor, but I saw Dr.Nelson as well. I really love both of them and feel that they give r...
Seeking OB/GYN in Northern NJ Who Supports Natural Childbirth
Read all 4 responses: "Can anyone recommend an open-minded Obstetrician in Northern New Jersey who will support my desire for a natural childbirth?
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- Congrats on your pregnancy! I would agree with the first responder that you should look into the practive with MDs and midwives. That way you have a better chance of g...
- Hi! First of all congratulations on the pregnancy! I'm a maternity nurse, so I hope I can be of some help! Believe it or not, no doctors try to have a high c/s rate.....
- Hi M., I gave birth "naturally" to three children (now 2,4, & 5 1/2) with Nurse midwives in a hosptial-based birth center in New York City. (I live in Hoboken) I rec...
What Is Your Experience with Natural Childbirth Methods?
Read all 26 responses: "As background, I took Bradley classes before my birth and am now training to teach Bradley. I've been wondering what other methods ...
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- I used the hypnobabies program while preparing for the birth of my twins. I joined the hypnobabies yahoo group for online support and I also bought the program used o...
- I had bradley classes with my first pregnancy and greatly enjoyed them. I most appreciated the ways that bradley included and made dad a huge part of the process of l...
- I've heard such good things about hypnobirthing. My friend has 5 kids and read the book before her last. She said it was so much better than all the others.
Are Childbirth Classes Necessary?
Read all 53 responses: "My husband and I are expecting our first child, a daughter at the end of June. We had been interested in signing up for childbirth ...
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- For sure take a class, or at least get the video. I think you can rent them at blockbuster. It just help to know what to expect. You will be hurting and at least yo...
- The only thing I found helpful was the baby-care class (I never had changed a diaper, fed a baby --nada before my baby) and the tour of the facilities. Everything els...
- We didn't really learn anything we didn't already know and when it came to labor, I didn't use any techniques (in too much pain.) Although it was nice to meet some oth...
Seeking In-home Childbirth Class Instructor
Read all 5 responses: "My husband and I are expecting our first baby in late September. We are interested in having someone, who is trained, come into our ...
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- Hi H., We did a group class through A Labor of Love. They have a number of doulas that do individual classes as well. You can contact them by visiting http://www.a...
- Hello! I actually do in home classes for people like yourself who are not comfortable with the group classes and prefer one on one teaching. I am a Lamaze Certified...
- H. Please check with some of the Educators and Doulas listed on the Georgia Birth Network referral listing at www.gabirthnetwork.com I know a few of them do privat...
Childbirth Prep Class -- Lucille Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford
Read all 9 responses: "Hi! Has anyone taken the Childbirth Prep Class at LPCH at Stanford, and if so, would you recommend it? My husband and I are expecting ...
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- Hi L., Congratulations. We had the same question about this program, and my OB through Stanford said we could skip it and save the money if we did the following. -A...
- Have you looked into the classes at Blossom Birth Center? They are located on California Avenue in Palo Alto and are very nurturing and holistic. You can check out t...
- Are you planning on birthing at a hospital? THen a childbirth prep class given by a hospital will probably work for you. If not, you should seek out a Childbirth educ...
Anyone Else Have Recurring Back Pain After Childbirth C Section /Spinal?
Oct 30, 2009 ... Read all 19 responses: "The exact place on my spine where they inserted the needle hurts terribly to this day (nearly five months later).
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- I had the same thing, and since I was nursing I couldn't take meds, ouch! It took nearly 4 years as well as two cycles of PT and a few visits to a chiropractor to full...
- Hi M., I also had this pain on my spine. My doc said it was nerve damage from the epidural. He also said it would heal, but nerves grow very slowly so it takes a lo...
- This totally happened to me. I was stuck 6 times before they could get my spinal in. I was told that I have "weird" anatomy. This happened with both of my c-section...
Natural Childbirth/drug Free - Do the Childbirth Classes Help?
Read all 16 responses: "Hello mamas, I'm a mom of 2 kids, pregnant with my third . I attempted to have a drug free labor with both my kids, ...
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- I did both types of childbirth. Quite honestly I had a better experience with the all natural childbirth. The Bradley method was great, but be careful, as a friend o...
- I did a Bradley class, and let me tell you, there is NO WAY I could have have a natural childbirth without it. I labored for over 24 hours. If you are interested...
- You go girl! I had my daughter without the aid of drugs and I'm so glad I did. My husband and I couldn't afford to take classes, so I rented some DVDs from our local...
