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Anyone Done Natural Childbirth in a Hospital?
Recovery was better with the natural childbirths than the epideral ones. ..... I had natural labor and delivery with my son except that I was induced and ...
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- I've had two babies naturally in a hospital and one naturally in a birthing center. All three were good experiences, but the birthing center was the best. The midwives...
- Hey - I had natural labor and delivery with my son except that I was induced and did have to take pitocin to go into labor (I was 41 weeks and so they induced me). ...
- I've done it twice, on my own determined will, and my best tips for you would be to focus on your breathing, have someone massage quickly and deeply where it hurts mos...
VBAC Vs. Repeat C-section?
In fact, the labor and delivery went very smooth with no complications. ..... I thought that the recovery from the vbac was so much easier than the ...
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- C., My first first delivery I went thru full labor from 6:30 am till 10:30pm and ended up with a C-section (my son got stuck and would not come out). I am due with...
- I had a c/s w/my first, then went on to have 2 VBACs -- the cord was wrapped around my son's neck & I never dilated past 4 the first time. The first VBAC was hard -- ...
- I had a c-section with my first (after a very long labor) and had a VBAC with my second (just short of 2 years later). One of the reasons I wanted to have a VBAC was ...
C/S Delivery Experience at Riverside or St. Ann's?
In addition, you are together in the recovery room, where they start latching ... I would definitely call Riverside's labor and delivery department and talk ...
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- Make sure that you tell them that you are breastfeeding and they should let you have the baby with you in the recovery room so that you can nurse the baby for the firs...
- Hi, L.. You said you read this on their website? Honestly, taking the baby to the nursery after a section used to be standard protocol, but, I'm 99% certain that isn...
- I delivered at St. Ann's via scheduled c-section about a year and a half ago. My daughter stayed with us a little while after birth (can't remember how long as it all...
Shoulder Dystocia
I am a labor and delivery nurse. I have seen shoulder dystocia many times before . .... After two weeks of following the Dr. recovery plan, I was driving and ...
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- I don't know your ob ans what his track record is for c-s. I do know some Drs like to push c-s during the holiday season though. Shoulder dystocia is a real thin...
- Hi. My baby was breeched and i had a c-section. before i found out, i planned to have him naturally with no drugs but soon it all had to change. you just have to do w...
- I am a labor and delivery nurse. I have seen shoulder dystocia many times before. What happens is when the head will come out but the shoulders will not. It is an e...
Anyone Experience a Transverse Baby That Turned Before Labor?
The labor and delivery was LONG (26 hours) and the pushing to gether out ... I heard the recovery from a scheduled versus an emergency c is a lot quicker. ...
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- Hi there! Congrats on your 6th girl!!! I have not experienced this, but I do know of exercises that you can do to have baby turn. I took Bradley classes and my amazing...
- I had a version done with my breech baby in order to avoid a c-section. It was pretty painful, but it worked. I had also tried moxibustion and a few exercises to try...
- Hi L. My son was breech at 35 weeks. I researched the procedure used to "turn" babies and decided that the risks were too much for me. Luckily one night I was stretc...
C-section or Vaginal Delivery
And I must admit, that for me, the labor pains the second time around were a .... The recovery time was not much different from vaginal delivery for me. ...
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- Vaginal delivery is safer for mom and baby. You need to make sure you don't push on your back though and don't let the cut. -A.
- A C-section is major surgery with risks for infection, abdominal adhesions, etc. They are meant to be done in an emergency, however it seems some hospitals and docs h...
- I have three boys (seven, six, and three). All were vaginal deliveries. I am 5' and my last baby was 8lbs 10oz (due to gestational diabetes). I had some tearing, an...
Anyone Had a VBAC After C-section?
I guess since I had a wonderful delivery I don;t get why other women want to go thru labor & all the pain I hear of. My recovery was long & painful-took me ...
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- I just had a VBAC with my second and it was the best experience ever. The risks are very small, but yes very scary. What was the reason for your 1st c/s? Go over this ...
- I had a vbac with my second child only 16 months after my cesarian with my first baby. I had absolutely no porblems & actually gave birth after only 30 minutes of labo...
- My two VBAC babies are now 20 and 15. I was thrilled to be able to 'bound' out of bed the day after my second was born, no stitches, no pain! (Well, okay, he put his...
Natural Labor After C-section?
My recovery time was quicker...I had a better experience delivering (for me ... Also, look for a doula, someone who will assist you during labor & delivery. ...
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- I have had a natural birth after a C-Section. I can tell you my recovery after my second child was much easier than after my first. My first was an emergency C-sectio...
- I had a c-section with my first and a VBAC (vaginal birth after c-section) with my second. The only reason I had a c-section with my first was because she was breech,...
- My sister-in-law has had gestestational diabeties with each pregnancy. her first they induced her (full term) let her go 72 hours labor before they did a c-section. bo...
How Was Your C-section Recovery?
I had an ER c-section with my first and my recovery was about 3 mos...yes, 3 mos . .... I am a Labor and Delivery nurse and we see moms that have these tears ...
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- My recovery was about six weeks, but I had developed a hematoma on my uterus that really delayed the healing process. Without that, it proabably would have been closer...
- Hi S., I have been through two c-sections. In my experience, I definately needed help the first two to three weeks. You are incredibly sore and it is hard to walk or ...
- I'll have to admit, I did not read all of your responses. But I'd like to add my comments. I was very worried about having a c-section. My first daughter was bo...
Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto vs California Pacific Medical Center in SF
I was in a private room during my labor and delivery (and a BIG one at that ... having to share their DELIVERY room at el camino just their recovery room. ...
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- I have only been to Stanford Hospital (3 deliveries, all C section) and yes, the private rooms are on a space available basis. For my first two deliveries, I was able ...
- Hi, let me start by saying I have not given birth in either, I had both my kids at el camino hospital in mt. view (which is FABULOUS if you have that option) but there...
- I delivered my first and third child at El Camino Hospital in Mtn. View. I highly recommend it, if it's not too far for you.
