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Pregnancy Books
I think that "Ina May's Guide to Childbirth" is a MUST read for every woman, pregnant or not. "Spiritual Midwifery" (also by Ina May Gaskin) is fabulous as ...
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- Hi R., I have had two kids and I definitely loved my "What to Expect When Your Expecting" book. It goes through all the stages with you and can answer all kinds of q...
- I've been subsribing to a great website (babycenter.com) since I was pregnant with my son 6 years ago. They give you weekly updates while you're pregnant and continue ...
- CONGRATULATIONS!!!! What To Expect When You're Expecting was good for me. I also talked to friends & family who had children. Just remember everyone is so different so...
Doula Info
Oh, and I AM halfway through that Ina May book! THANKS, Sister! ... Ina May Gaskin's books were totally instumental in my unmedicated childbirth, ...
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- also look at www.dona.org The child birth collective is awesome too
- I birthed at home almost 16 years ago, and it was the most wonderful, safe and empowering experience! Every bit of evidence supports the safety of homebirth. The mort...
- Just wanted to add another Right on, Caroline! I think, (I hope, I pray) that in Sicko's wake, movies like Ricki Lake's "The Business of Being Born, " and "Pregnant...
Help with My Pregnant Skin!
I think I read about it in "The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth" by Henci Goer or "Ina May's Guide to Childbirth" by Ina May Gaskin. ...
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- There's a product through Mary Kay (.com) that really helped me called Even Complexion Essence. It's hormonal though and will take a few weeks until you see some clear...
- Hey, C.! I got the same thing...and it happened when I went back on the Pill, too. It's definitely hormonal. Good news, my friend!! Clinique has an awesome produ...
- So sorry to hear that! I don't know what will fade them, but I do know a great cover up. It's called Dermablend. It's so wonderful that people use it to cover tatoos!!...
Scheduled C Section Vs. VBAC
According to Ina May's Guide to Childbirth, many maternal deaths are not properly reported (or reported at all) in hospitals as being a result of childbirth ...
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- I'm so sorry to hear about your aunt. It's clear that she was very loved. As for another c-section, you are right to be concerned because even though they are very...
- First of all, I am so sorry for your loss... I would say just trust your doctor on this one. If she thinks a C-section is better, than that is probably what is safes...
- Hi G., and Blessings on your pregnancy! The evidence supports a VBAC for safety. Dr's will always tell you that you have the risk of uterine rupture with a VBAC, b...
Prego with Tubes Tied?
You may even want to get a test done at your doctors. But do it soon! .... have two uteri and only one cervix. in Ina May's book spirtiual midwifery a women ...
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- have you ever been checked to see that you only have one uterus? it is rare but some women have two uteri, two cervixs and so forth. it is also possible to have two ut...
- I'd definitely get checked out if I were you. Not trying to scare you or anything but I've known a few people who still got preggo after a tubal. 2 had ectopic pregna...
- J., A friend of mine got pregnant at eighteen with her first child while on the pill. She had to give up a college scholarship and go to work. She had her tubes tie...
Looking for an OBGYN or Midwife
My other greatest recommendation is reading Ina May's guide to childbirth. It was a godsend and helped me feel so much more comfortable with the laboring ...
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- S., I used the midwives at Fairview Riverside. It was the best experience of my life. Deb Kassaulke was great and so is the rest of the staff. I will definitely b...
- I am also pregnant and go to Park Nicollet in St. Louis Park. My original dr and nurse practitioner have since retired, so I have gotten new ones. I have seen a few ...
- S., Congratulations on a new baby. I have the best midwife. Her name is Katherine Simon, she is a certifed nurse midwife. she works at North Metro Midwives in ...
Seeking Advise on Having an Ultrasound
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin Birthing From Within by Pamela England. Congratulations, and keep questioning!!! Helpful? ...
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- C.... I wouldn't worry about ultrasounds. I had some concern for repeated ultrasounds because I had to have several during my pregnancy. However, my doctor reassured...
- Hi C., From my own research I have learned that basic, 2D doctor-office ultrasounds are fine when your doctor feels you need one (generally one to two max during your...
- Hi C., I had my baby when I was 39 so I had many ultrasounds (at least 7)with absolutely no problem. Since you are only 28, you will most likely only have a couple t...
Seeking Natural Birth Moms in the South Bay
... by Ina May Gaskin, and The Thinking Woman's Guide to Better Birthing by Henci Goer are good places to start if you crave more information and support. ...
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- Hi C.! I'm a doula and have personally had the chance to go through "the process" with my two boys, one of whom was born into his daddy's hands. And you've got the...
- ____@____.com Online chat group of AP moms, many of whom are having or had natural childbirth, practice AP with children, etc. They also organize some get togethers...
- Hello C.. First off, congrats to you on the pregnancy!! I'm not in the South Bay area, but I wanted to let you know I am here for you if you need some positive encoura...
Inducing Labor
Caster oil is what Ina May's Guide to Childbirth discusses for inducing labor. My OB told me it is effective but pretty miserable as it inducing vomiting. ...
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- Oww. That sounds painful. From what I know, episiotomies are not directly related to being induced. It is about your body, the doctor or midwife with you, the baby's...
- I agree with what most of the others are saying. You're not techincally "overdue" until 42 weeks. Unless there's a problem, there is no reason to induce you. After ...
- I am so sorry to hear everything you have been through. I am a firm believer the birth process was meant to offer empowerment to bring the mom up to a place to mother...
Water Births
Please have a plan - read Natural childbirth books (Ina May). Be informed. I was not informed with my son and had a c-section due to lack of progression ...
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- I had a water birth with my 3rd baby at UofM in AnnArbor. I LOVED it! I really think that it help lessen the pain of transition. I delivered with the mdwives I'm no...
- One of my friends had a water birth last month and she LOVED IT!!! I would be happy to give your contact information to her if you like :)
- I did the Bradley method. I googled it and found a teacher in my area and took the classes. Best thing I did for myself, my pregnancy and my baby!
