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Experience with Doula
During this time you may work on positions, comfort measures, get answers to any questions you have, maybe work up a birth plan, get to know each other ...
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- I had a doula that was provided for my by my midwife. She was an assistant to the midwife, helping to set up, clean up, etc, but she was also a tremendous help to me. ...
- I had my first two children in hospitals and my last at a birthing center with a mid-wife and doula. They knew what they were doing and my comfort and the baby's safe...
- I hired a doula for the birth of my daughter, we had a home birth with a midwife. My Doula was amazing I could not have done it without her she was the first one to a...
Looking for Recommended Birthing Classes in Chicago
However, if you are considering a natural childbirth class then you will definitely want to spend more time learning about comfort measures, etc etc. ...
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- University of Chicago Hospitals runs lots of great classes although I think they are mainly intended for people who will be giving birth their too. http://uchospit...
- R., I took about 5 or 6 classes before I had my baby and one afterward at Northwestern - Prentice. They were all great! My husband even took at daddy class. Let me...
- R., Try www.withchildchicago.com The Choldbirth Education class is about $100 and includes a tour of Prentice Hospital. They also have many other types of classe...
Are Childbirth Classes Necessary?
You might also consider a doula, which is a woman that provides comfort measures , relaxation techniques and visualization for the laboring mom. ...
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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...
Swollen Lymph Nodes? (String of Pearls Effect - My Own Dubbing)
I did take him in to our doctor, she examined him and said it was the lymph nodes and to give comfort measures. She also had the idea to clear up his cradle ...
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- My son (19 months old) has a similar situation. I wasn't worried at all, but his father tends to worry about everything, so I took him to the doctor for his sake. Th...
- I think that swollen lymph nodes are pretty common when fighting any type of infection or virus, but my main advice is to take your kids to a chiropractor and remove d...
- I would advice taking him in to see his doctor. Calling a nurse doesn't always help because they cannot see what is wrong with the child, no matter how you describe t...
Prenatal Yoga/Pilates Classes
... 30 being discussion about a pregnancy topic with the instructor and the other moms (back pain, sleeping, breastfeeding, delivery comfort measures, etc. ...
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- I have been going to Bloom yoga for two years and know the prenatal instructor quite well (her name is Dee). You could not find a better qualified instructor for a pr...
- Corrine at Sweet Peas Yoga is wonderful. I really loved her class when I was pregnant, she is a beautiful person, so the energy in the class is good.
- I did prenatal yoga at Bloom with Dee on Wednesday mornings throughout my pregnancy and just loved it. I never had back pain and Dee was really helpful with any issues...
Waterbirth
Of course there are so many more comfort measures, but I know you will find what works best for you. Best of luck and may you experience the birth of your ...
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- I wanted to have a water birth too. I gave birth to my son in a Birth Center, outside of the hospital which had a birthing tub. I ended up not being able to give birth...
- I fully understand you wanting to have a drug free birth but I do not want you to beat yourself up if that does not happen for whatever reason. Just know that the heal...
- I had my second in water at home. THe labor was way less painful, every time they got me out to check me, the pain went up, but my daughter slid out into my own two h...
Advice on Childbirth Classes/doula
They're oriented towards natural childbirth and teach many comfort measures for unmedicated birth and labor, but they also educate you about all the options ...
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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...
How Do You Change the Diaper Genie Bags?
I am a doula in Tucson, but to find one in your area (I'm not sure where you are ) go to www.dona.org We help ease fears and provide comfort measures to help ...
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- Hello A., It's wonderful to have a baby. It's worth it! I don't know if you have the Playtex diaper genie. I got a link and you can download the pdf instructi...
- Here is the website for the diaper genie. It is under Playtex.com (the brand name of diaper genie) It will show you the DEMO on how to load it or you can read the ins...
- Here is the site to Playtex and the diaper disposals: http://www.playtexproductsinc.com/infant/diaper_disposal.asp Congrats on your upcoming birth! If you are anxi...
Bed Rest
Of course this does not really teach you the breathing and positioning and comfort measures that you will really need. Are you thinking natural birth? or ...
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- K.: congratulations on the pregnancy... Bed rest is not fun... sorry. I often meet with mother's prentatlly to discuss questions and concerns about breas...
- If you can get someone to go to the library for you, there are all kinds of videos and/or books on these subjects...also there are lactation consultants that do home v...
- I know a doula and a Bradley method instructor not far from you. What type of classes were you interested in. I can put you guys in touch and she may be willing to do ...
Labor
You should get a Doula to help you with all the comfort measures we do:) You should also start preparing your mind for the event. Stop focusing on the pain ...
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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...
