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Good Labor and Delivery Books for Future Dad
They don't get any better than "Ina Mae's Guide to Childbirth", by Ina Mae Gaskin. One half of the book has birth stories, as told by the mothers, ...
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- The "What to Expect" series has a book just for dads that is pretty good. That being said, I think you should still go to the classes together. You can find one that...
- L., I recommend "The BIrth Book" by Doctor Sears. It's great. Also, if you are planning or thinking about a natural birth, there is a GREAT class at Blooma (an am...
- I'll second Ina May's Guide to Childbirth and add "The Birth Partner" by Penny Simkin. The Birth Partner really helps your hubby learn what he'll need to do during lab...
Water Births
I will recommend: "Ina Mae's Guide to child birth" by Ina Mae Gaskin. Though you have already had a baby, sometimes it is smart to read beautiful birth ...
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- Hi, Most home birth midwives will be very familiar with waterbirth. It rarely happens in the hospital. There is a midwife in your city...
- I birthed both my children at home, and my second child was a water birth. It was so gentle and beautiful. The water feels amazing in labor, easing the pain, and when ...
- I labored in water with my first daughter, and thought it was a wonderful comfort measure. I'm now a birth doula, and a lot of the women I work with also choose to la...
Do You Really HAVE to Deliver in a Hospital Setting ??
Also read The Thinking Woman's guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer or anything by Ina Mae Gaskin. And take Bradley birthing classes to prepare yourself. ...
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- Basically you can do whatever you want but you need to think about a few things. 1. You are 40. This puts you at a higher risk during delivery. 2. Complications can ...
- I gave birth at home with an excellent midwife. I too didn't want to be poked and prodded. I wanted to give birth in a peaceful atmosphere without all the intervention...
- You can start with Calling the Midwifery @ depaul Hospital...THey are FABULOUS.....I had my 5th daughter there and it was such a wonderful experience....it's just like...
Seeking Information on Home and Water Births
Read Ina Mae Gaskin's most recent book - Ina Mae's Guide to Childbirth. LOTS of birth stories and info about birth options - drugs, etc. ...
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- I am planning a home birth and have gotten a lot of information from experienced moms on ivillage.... http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-pphomebirth However, I d...
- Hey L.! It seems that you have gotten several great options. I just wanted to let you know that both my friend and myself have delivered at birth centers/home. My f...
- You need to go to dallasareamoms.com There are tons of moms on there who had home birth and water births -they can allso tell you about all the local birth centers, an...
Non-medicated Childbirth?
I also suggest you read anything by Ina Mae Gaskin, a seasoned midwife. In particular, try "Ina Mae's Guide to Childbirth", a wonderful collection of birth ...
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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...
C--section vs VBAC
I suggest you read "Silent Knife", "Open Season", and books by Ina Mae Gaskin. Midwifery Today is an educational link. Helpful? ...
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- i just went through the same situation with the birth of my second child a month ago. for me, it was not even a question, i went straight for the c-section. i honest...
- I would talk to your Dr. I had an Emergency c-section with my son and was considering a VBAC (daughter is 4 mos). My son was just over 6 lbs and became stuck in the ...
- Just have another C-section. Why put yourself through all the pain. More than likely your baby will be just as big this time around. I personally have had 2 section...
Waterbirth
Honestly I would ignore all those doom and gloom birthing books and borrow a copy of Spiritual Midwifery by Ina Mae Gaskin from the library and also a copy ...
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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...
Birthing Classes?
I have to say the book that was the best in really preparing me for the experience of giving birth was Spiritual Midwifery by Ina Mae Gaskin. ...
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- A., you've received some very good information and advice. One mother mentioned WIC. If you're eligible for WIC they will also provide vouchers for nutritious food f...
- A., Ultimately you want to be fully educated on options and basic knowledge. Things don't always go according to plan so understanding that and having the general k...
- We paid for the Birthing class up at OHSU out of pocket. It took a weekend, all day Saturday & Sunday. Both of us were dreading the time, stressed about the money, b...
Questions About Water Birth
I read Ina Mae Gaskins Guide to childbirth. She really focused on using vocalizations. Although I didn't do this the first time I figured that it couldn 't ...
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- Sorry that this is a late post, but I just wanted to say YOU GO GIRL!!! I wanted epidurals with both of my kiddos, but labor went too quickly for me and I did natural...
- Based on my experience, here is my advice: visit a chiropractor in your third trimester (Alyssa-Rae Zonerich at First Choice Chiropractic is GREAT) so the baby will be...
- S.-Congrats on the pending arrival. I commend you for branching outside what's "traditional" in laboring and delivery. It's important to have a husband and midwife who...
Need Encouragement
One book that really helped me relax was Babies, Breastfeeding, and Bonding by Ina Mae Gaskin. When I was reading that book, I swear that was the only time ...
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- The best way to keep up your milk supply is to drink lots of water. The more water you drink the more milk you will have. I know that is the only thing that helped m...
- I don't know who came up with the notion that just because you don't breastfeed your child you are a bad mommy! Whatever! I tried specialist after specialist and I got...
- I'm in the same boat S.. I just thought it would help to let you know you aren't alone. I have a 4 1/2 mo. old daughter and I am trying everything to keep my supply ...
