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Water Breaking Preparation
At that time, if you are having a home birth, then you would put paper on the floor. Many times, the Doctor breaks the water sac during delivery. ...
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- Oh its not that big of a deal. For some its a gush for others a trickle. And rarely does it leave a HUGE puddle behind. When its about time you can always wear a pad, ...
- This is a little late, but with my first my water didn't break at home...., my second they told me would be completely different and it was. Including the water breaki...
- K., with my first, we were so paranoid about my water breaking on our new matress that I basically slept in my bathrobe on several layers of towels laid over one of...
The Onset of Labor
Read all 29 responses: "how do you know for certain if your water has broken? ... Labor and delivery of your child will be the most difficult thing you ever ... and walking around,ready to go home a couple of hours after they were born! ...
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- it is different for everyone. My broke and it poured out but I had not had a single contraction. Others they break it on the delivery table. When it gets to that point...
- Hi B.! When I was pregnant with my son ( now 20 months), my water broke but it took me a few hours to realize it. That night I was up every two hours using the bathr...
- Hi there B.! I just wanted to let you know, that you will deffinetly know when you water brakes. It is a big gush of what feels like water. It feels like you peed yo...
Peri-urethral Tear During Delivery
signup; login. Login with Facebook. Home ... Has anyone else experienced a periurethral tear during delivery? ... as well the peri bottle they gave me at the hospital (little squeeze bottle I could fill with warm or cold water). ...
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- My doctor recomended soaking in a warm bath, and then aiming my blow dryer down there. The heat and the warm air helped, and i didn't use toilet paper again until aft...
- I had considerable tearing during my delivery too. It took quite awhile for the pain to go away. I would agree with 12 weeks for no discomfort. Intercourse can stil...
- Had this with my first-borne child and it just takes time. Mine was much better by six weeks, totally healed with no further discomfort of any kind by 12 weeks. Like...
Need Recommendations for Docs/Midwives Who Deliver at Mercy
Ellie would not let me do a water birth as I had hoped/planned, ... Hospital Preferances for Labor/Delivery ... women's healthcare · home water delivery ...
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- I have not had my babies at Mercy, but was there the whole time my friend was in labor with her daughter . . . and I got to tell you I wish I could have gone there. Um...
- I had my first son at Mercy in November, and the doctor who delivered was Dr. Wilberg, who works at Generations in Portland. He was the doctor on call, and he was grea...
- BACK COVE MIDWIVES!!! They are THE best! Everyone at the office is wonderful and you get the opportunity to see all the midwives over the duration of your pregnancy....
Breastfeeding Mom Experiencing Dizziness Since Delivery
signup; login. Login with Facebook. Home ... Drinks lots of water and eat lots of fruits and veggies. ... You may be low in iron, as many moms are after delivery, and this can also contribute to the dizziness. W. M.. Helpful? ...
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- I am a breastfeeding mom who experiences the same thing and I delivered my second child 11 weeks ago. I spoke with my doctor about it and she advised me that this dizz...
- HI B.! Congratulations on motherhood! I began having episodes of vertigo at the end of my pregnancy with my youngest. My vertigo was to the point of vomiting, t...
- I had something similar. It turned out I was anemic and needed to be put on an iron supplement in addition to my prenatals. Sounds like you should have some bloodwork.
Midwife or Ob/gyn?
I chose to have our daughter at home with an experienced midwife, Pam White. My labor was in a comfortable .... women giving birth · home water delivery ...
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- We absolutely adore our midwives!!! Sarah Blum-Sheller and Wendi Cleckner with Global Midwifery: http://globalmidwifery.org/ They do homebirths and are an awesom...
- Hi K.- I am so excited for you:) I just had my second and did it natural again- better this time around:) I had my baby at scottsdale shea and they were wonderful ab...
- I vote midwife! My first daughter was born in a hospital and despite our best efforts to have a completely natural birth, after 28 hours of active labor (as in AFT...
Looking for Great Ob/gyn in Gold Coast Area
If I was brave enough, I'd deliver in a birthing center or at home. I love the quality of care and the .... Natural Childbirth · home water delivery ...
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- Hi! You may want to think about a midwife. They take the "medical" out of pregnancy and delivery and will give you an epidural if you would like. Most midwifeves wil...
- Hi P., I liked the Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group. The number is ###-###-####. It's an Obstetrics and Gynecology group with obgyn and midwifes. I liked the ...
- Hi P. I used Scott Mosses out of NWM Hopsital. He was great and I liked his practice very much. Also, the nurse midwives in that practice are wonderful. Two that co...
Advice/support for Hemorrhoids
I am worried they'll get worse and then I'll be in delivery and pushing like crazy and really be in a bad spot. ..... home water delivery · water delivery ...
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- I had this problem, but it was different. I didn't get hemoriods until after having the baby (even though I had a c sec). They were mild and went away within a month...
- Get some eggplant from the store. Crush it up to form a paste, put it on where needed and put a pad in your underwear. This really works! I've told pregnant friends...
- My ob/gyn prescribed an ointment for me that gave me a lot of relief--the over the counter stuff didn't help me at all and I had never heard of some of these homeopath...
Mother Needs Help in Reducing Swelling in Ankles and Legs After Delivery of Baby
My friend who delivered her child at home on St. Patrick's Day, 8.5lbs, is still dealing with swelling in her feet and legs. Lots of water retention. ...
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- Post partum diet! All I ate for like a month was chicken soup filled with lots of vegetables like squash, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots and chicken, of course. Also, I r...
- i had the same problem... it went away about 2 weeks after deilivery.. just keeping my feet elevated worked for me, and drinking lots of water... hope this helps
- Mine went away after 1-1/2 weeks. Swelling was reduced with drinking LOTS of water and walking. Also, massaging the feet and ankles towards the body helps move the f...
Water Birth? Birthing Chair? Kneeling Birth? Successful or No?
As a recent graduate of the midwifery program at UIC I have assisted many women in labor and delivery, and many of them chose water. ...
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- Two homebirths with a midwife for me, after a hospital controlled birth. By intuition, I birthed the 2 babies at home on my hands and knees with no instrution for anyo...
- I also use West Suburban midwives and delivered in west suburban's alternative birthing center. It was a fantastic experience. my first baby was in a typical hospit...
- I also had a water birth with West Suburban Midwife Associates, at West Sub (but a few years ago). So I'll save space and say, "what the other posters said." It was a ...