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... limits with pain management and don't worry or compare to anyone elses delivery stories .... Next question: Future Mom Terrified of Labor and Delivery ...
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- don't worry, this is how it will be for the rest of mother hood.lol seriously, relaxe, think about the big picture and it will calm you down. think about how it will ...
- I second Marcy's post. and to add, i too had all those feelings as well. and even more so once i got home, especially with my first one. i cried the first night i w...
- All I can say is that if I could do it at 16, 18, 19, & 22, then trust me....you can too. The biggest thing to remember is that if you need help, just ask. Friends a...
Childbirth and Head Cold
I am mostly concerned aboput being even more uncomfortable during labor and delivery. Any advice or stories would be appreciated or any quick cures for a ...
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- Hi-- Just wondering why you have to be induced? In a natural state your body wouldn't go into labor if it couldn't handle it. Forcing labor may not go well if you...
- I was extremely ill before my daughter's birth. I followed the doctor's advice and still got sicker each day, ended up w/ pneumonia. Three days before she was born (o...
- Hi D.! I am a birth doula and childbirth educator. I am wondering if it might be wiser to wait and go into natural labor - and have the chance to get over your head ...
Labor Process
Be prepared to hear lots of stories from friends and aquaintences who had a ..... Hi M., I know that thinking about the labor and delivery process is very ...
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- I feel the need to begin with "everyone's labor is unique"....what worked for me was not getting in the hospital bed until it was time to push. I walked the floors wi...
- You have tons of responses... and all say the samething... everyone is different as well as each labor is different. All 3 of my labors were very unique! Relax, yo...
- Hi M. - If you have any anxiety about getting an epidural or would prefer to stay away from drugs for pain relief, I would highly recommend hiring a doula to assist y...
Best Places to Give Birth: Chicago Area
I brag about my birth story all the time. My experience there was amazing. But my best friend is a doula (present at my labor and delivery) who recently ...
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- If your doc is on board with your birth plan it will probably be fine. But ultimately, consider this: MOST women do not need an OB/GYN for their pregnancy and birth....
- Not sure about the other things you mentioned, but I have a friend who is a neonatal intensive care nurse at another hospital and she said that Masonic is the worst pl...
- I have a friend who's currently 20 weeks pregnant at Il. Masonic and her complaint is that she still hasn't gotten a 4-D ultrasound! I go to Lutheran General, and I g...
VBAC Vs. Repeat C-section?
Horror stories? I cannot find any friends or aquaintances who have had a ... In fact, the labor and delivery went very smooth with no complications. ...
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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 ...
When Should I Get My Son Circumcised????
I think it is best done before you go home after delivery. ..... labor and delivery stories · Your Son · Vaseline Nursery Jelly · Get Out ...
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- Oh!!! defininetly the day he is born!!!!
- Usually most parents wait a few days before circumsizing their little boys. My friends are opting NOT to circumsise their little boys, due to the loss of sensitivity ...
- Definitly do it as soon as possible. We had out little guy circumcised the day after he was born. He definitly cried, but it didn't bother him after that. I thought th...
The Onset of Labor
I'm sure you've heard horror stories (I don't know why women insist on telling those to first time moms), but I had the worlds easiest labor and delivery ...
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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...
Wanting to Hear Good/bad Stories About Mirena
Sep 8, 2009 ... Labor & Delivery · Life & Relationships · Books & Guides ... all day to use the restroom Any advice or stories on how you like or dont like ...
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- I did have bleeding at the beginning, but after that, I didn't have my period for about 2 years! Loved it! I just had it removed after 2 and 1/2 years to have anothe...
- I've had Mirena twice...after both my kids, this last time has been almost 4 yrs. I've never had any negative side effects (other than the annoyance of 3-4 weeks of ...
- I had mirena for two years. My periods were horrible the whole time. I never knew when they were coming and I had horrible bleeding and cramps with each one. It did...
Becoming a First Time Mother.
labor and delivery in 2 answers "... yourself now - you have very little control .... women LOVED to share their terrible stories (usually labor stories. ...
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- * Always go with your gut! With all the advice you will get on here from different mommies - stick with what works for you. * Remember that not only is every perso...
- It's a very overwhelming process, but the best thing you will ever do in your life! I loved the book "The Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy" by Vicki Iovine. It is h...
- Hi K., Becoming a mother is by far the most amazing, scary, life changing rollercoaster you will ever experience. No matter how much experience one has it is still ...
TriHealth Midwives at Good Sam?
I'm not looking for homebirth, but I want a natural delivery. ... She was with me during the entire labor begining at home and acted as my advocate to make ... I also have heard so many great stories about Dr. Bowen and have had many ...
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- My daughter just delivered her first baby (9 lb 3 oz boy) with them at Good Sam and was happy with the experience. They are willing to work with you if you want to use...
- Hi D., I had a natural birth at Good Sam under the care of the midwives who were formerly Midwives Care. They had a freestanding birth center on the west side of C...
- Hi D., I have 2 children and my 2nd was a natrual birth at Good Sam. I don't know anything about trihealth midwives, but I could refer you to the OB/Gyn I had. It i...
