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Labor
I looked into holistic childbirth and have seen AMAZING videos of women .... It's a family tradition to read this book on Christmas day and no one can read ...
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- Your second child will be easier (usually)than the first one. You should get a Doula to help you with all the comfort measures we do:) You should also start preparing ...
- I'm with you sister, you'll do fine trust me. My daughter was nine when my son was born, he's now two. I went throught 40 hours of back labor with my daughter. My son ...
- Hi G.! There's no way to know exactly what your second birth will be like, so one of the best gifts you can give yourself right now is to allow yourself to accept you...
Continued Problems W/an Episiotomy
If you want to have a natural childbirth next time, I'd recommend taking a Bradley class. ..... Your Family's Favorite Thanksgiving Tradition ...
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- It took me almost seven months to recover from mine. I ripped. I had infections, swelling and everything. It just takes time. I never could get used to tampons again. ...
- Hi D., Unfortunately, I feel your pain (and I say this literally, this being 2 years after my child was born)! I was very apprehensive about having sex after the deli...
- Hi D., I ended up having to use an estrogen cream to help heal it and make it not so tender down there. Perhaps it is worth asking your doc about? I believe it wa...
Mom's with Negative Blood and Dad's with Positive blood-Rhogam
At 24 I gave birth to twins. I have RH- blood and had to have the shot in ...... Nana T added this item : Our best newest tradition is to invite soliders ...
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- Having worked in health care for 26 years, let me highly suggest that you not put your next pregnancy at risk. Although I work in family practice and not OB/GYN, I do ...
- Hi T., I am also RH Negative. I am very glad that I had the shot both at 28 weeks and also at the end of pregnancy. Without the shot having a second child may have ...
- I too am a negative blood and husband's positive. I haven't heard of any problems with the Rhogam and I have had it four or five times. 3 times for my 3 full term preg...
Severe Nausea During pregnancy...PLEASE HELP!!
I hear this many times from moms in my natural childbirth classes. ..... Rachel S added this item : My favorite family tradition is watching the Macy's ...
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- I had terrible nausea throughout my pregnancy. I took a ginger pill every night (at my dr recommendation, they are available in the vitamin section at drug stores) whi...
- I would talk to your ob/gyn. My friend had to be put on a special medication for her severe sickness, but she said it made an extreme difference.
- I had horrible nausea all day long until around my 15th week of pregnancy. I found that eating something every hour helped. Also mints and candy were like lifesavers...
Pre Term Contractions
I am a birth doula and I had a client with similar things. She was on home bedrest at 16 weeks, ... Your Family's Favorite Thanksgiving Tradition ...
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- Hi C., I am a birth doula and I had a client with similar things. She was on home bedrest at 16 weeks, as well as being on terbutaline. I thought you would like to ...
- Hi, C., I, too, had pre-term contractions. I spent 7 months in bed, flat on my back, and was forced to drink LOTS of water. Several other people mentioned drink...
- Boy!! Have I ever been in your situation. I was pregnant and on bedrest for preterm labor, on Terbutaline for almost 2 years straight. The first was born on May 20, 20...
Is it safe to do yoga during pregnancy?
Apr 16, 2009 ... labor, & childbirth, but you don't have to stop going to regular classes. .... Your Family's Favorite Thanksgiving Tradition ...
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- I know it gets difficult to do downward dog. It's virtually impossible to do any poses on your belly (of course). It's also not a great idea to do poses that involve y...
- Hi E., Congratulations on your pregnancy! Prenatal yoga is provided three times a week - Tuesdays at 7pm, Saturdays at noon and Sundays at 4:30pm at Universal Spirit...
- You just need to watch out for some of the things that everyone mentioned below - no compression of your abdomen, avoid any poses that involve you lying flat on your b...
Looking for Pediatrician in the Mid-Cities/Grapevine Area
He actually has a child the same age as my 4 yr old(Gavin) as he and his wife attended the same childbirth class as me and my husband. ...
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- We use Dr. James Wheeler. He's in Bedford across from Harris HEB. We really like him. He has one nurse practitioner that I won't see but I've been very happy with e...
- I would highly recommend Dr. Wheeler with Cook Children's in Euless. Their office is right across the street from Harris Methodist HEB. He actually has a child the sa...
- Hi L., I too have a 6 month old boy and we go to Dr. Scott at Grapevine Baylor. His advice has been right on and his staff extremely helpful. J.
Anyone Have a VBAC After 2 C-secs??
I am concerned a VBAC would be like a first-child birth with a long labor and end up in a C-sec. .... Your Family's Favorite Thanksgiving Tradition ...
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- Good luck finding anyone who will allow you to v-bac after 2 prior c/sections. The risk is higher for a uterine rupture, due to the two incisions. You mentioned you wa...
- J., I'm not a health care provider, but I can tell you what I was told. If the first incision made on your uterus was vertical most Drs will not perform ...
- You may also want to look at the hospitals that you would be going to. I read up on C-sections during my pregnancy (I have only had one) but came across info that some...
Swine Flue Vaccine
Worse than childbirth!!! Good Luck!! Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This ..... Rachel S added this item : My favorite family tradition is watching the ...
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- my ped says yes, and we are most likely going to get it, we already got the regular flu. i did space it out away from other vaccines. the way i understand it (and i wo...
- I just saw my OB/GYN today and asked if I should be getting this shot as I am pregnant. My doctor highly recommended the shot. I'm going to trust my doctor on this i...
- T.- To help make an educated decision for your family, here are some links to the package inserts for each of the vaccines that will soon be available. Please review t...
Level of Danger - Toxoplasmosis
The baby will also need to be evaluated after birth. ..... Nana T added this item : Our best newest tradition is to invite soliders who are stationed here ...
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- Unless you are pregnant, I'm unaware of any health warnings. If you are, there certainly are health concerns and a pregnant woman is advised to not change the cat litt...
- Hello L., I am not sure about the exact level of danger, but I have heard that pregnant women, or anyone who could become pregnant, should absolutely NOT be around ...
- I have 2 cats and 2 children. It was a rare day when my husband would clean the cat box either pregnancy. It was mostly me. Use common since precautions. Do not touch ...
