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Delivery Experiences at B&W or Mass General
My pregnancy was fine but my labor/delivery was very complicated with fetal heart decels. The nurses, doctors were exceptional with their treatment and the ...
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- Hi C., I've had two babies at the Brigham and both times I had wonderful experiences. The nurses were great as well as the doctors (OBs and Pediatricians). I went t...
- hi, C., i have a 15 month old. i used a midwife and brigham for my delivery. i can't say enough good about the hospital and the midwives, doctors, and nurses. i was...
- I had a maternity clinical rotation at the Brigham, it was nice. Everything was clean, the rooms were nice and the nursing staff seemed nice but I chose to delivered...
Acupuncture to Induce Labor?
Read all 8 responses: "Has anyone used acupuncture to induce labor? ... you are in my prayers for a complication free, speedy delivery with a healthy baby! ...
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- Hi J., I am so excited for you! I was ten days overdue and went to see an acupuncturist because I was afraid of being induced. I went into labor the next morning! I...
- It looks like you received some great recommendations for accupuncturists. I just wanted to throw in that a bunch of my friends swear that eating a small jar of hot s...
- I actually used acupuncture to get pregnant and had great success. There is a doctor named Fang Lin at the office of Charles Lo, MD, who specializes in fertility and ...
Considering Getting Tubes Tied
I used to be a labor and delivery nurse and we did them all the time.They are not that big of a deal. If you have a c-section obviously this is the easiest ...
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- Hi E.. Shortly before the birth of my son, I spoke with my doctor about getting my tubes tied. He asked if my husband and I were truely finished having kids (make su...
- I had mine tied two years ago, although it wasn't right after birth - my youngest was 1. I had it done laparoscopically, so there were just two tiny incisions on my be...
- I used to be a labor and delivery nurse and we did them all the time.They are not that big of a deal. If you have a c-section obviously this is the easiest because the...
Having Pain in the Upper Area of the Inside of My Legs..?
I am a labor and delivery nurse, and 34 weeks pregnant with my 3rd, and have the same symptoms, as well as pain in my hips. It is worse when I try to move ...
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- Since you had preterm labor with your last baby, this should be checked out. Some women feel contractions in their legs, as well as their lower back. If the doctor/m...
- I am a labor and delivery nurse, and 34 weeks pregnant with my 3rd, and have the same symptoms, as well as pain in my hips. It is worse when I try to move or turn ove...
- It sounds like the baby is putting pressure on a nerve. I had this happen with my first baby. The only difference was that I lost feeling in that part of my leg. As so...
My 4 Year Old in the Delivery Room?
The thing about labor & delivery is that there is always a chance that something could go wrong. What would happen if for some reason you needed an ...
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- Hire a Doula, maybe two--one for you and one for your daughter
- I have 3 children, and had my two oldest in the labor room with me when I delivered. At the time my son was 5 years old and my daughter was almost 3 years old. They di...
- i think, if she wants to be there and you are confident that she can handle it, let her in. obviously, it would be great if there could be some family member there ...
Foods That Induce Labor
Labor & Delivery · Life & Relationships · Books & Guides .... I heard that egg plant can possibly induce labor, but honestly your baby girl will come when ...
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- I have heard of people that have tried many things in the past, but I think that when the baby is ready to come it will come & not a minute before. Good luck anyway, I...
- Nothing works. The baby is going to come when you it is ready. Inducing labor is NOT GOOD unless medically necessary. Sorry!
- I heard that egg plant can possibly induce labor, but honestly your baby girl will come when she's ready. Most babies do not come on the weekend, since we all know th...
Do It Yourself Labor Induction
Went into labor the next morning and avoided being induced! Highly recommended. All the best to you for a great delivery! 1 mom found this helpful. Helpful? ...
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- Sex. The prostaglandins in semen help soften the cervix and cause contractions. Funny that what gets you perggers can also help to get you un-preggers. Good luc...
- The only thing I really know about is walking as much as possible. I am very small boned and I told my doctors, up front, not to put me through unnecessary torture i...
- I don't have a suggestion per say. But, visit ivillage.com. When I was pregnant I belonged to a group on there that was all due the same month. And I think there are l...
Hospital Preferances for Labor/Delivery
Read all 10 responses: "My husband and I are hoping to have baby number two soon . At this point, I am trying to decide on a new OB and Hospital for ...
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- Hi, I too delivered at Mercy. I found the staff friendly and really don't have any complaits about the facility.
- Have you ever considered a home birth? I had my last 2 at home and it was so wonderful. It isn't for everyone as you can not have any pain meds and if your pregnancy...
- Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, MN (A bit far for you though) also does waterbirths. They also have a very small Midwife practice so your actual midwife is most of t...
Has Anyone Taken a Weekly Progesterone Shot to Prevent Early Labor??
A., NO not to prevent preterm delivery,but I did take Progesterone pills ... shot during her entire pregnancy to keep her from going into early labor. ...
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- Hi A., My name is J.. I have a daughter her name is A. also she had to take progestern shot during her entire pregnancy to keep her from going into early labor. They ...
- I took a progesterone shot for 13 weeks at the beginning of my pregnancy. I won't lie to you, sometime sit can be a little uncomfortable since it is an oil, and needs ...
- I took it with my pregnancy with our daughter. After losing twins born 4 mos too early, we told them ANY and ALL precautions, pull out all the stops if you have to han...
Anyone Experience a Transverse Baby That Turned Before Labor?
The labor and delivery was LONG (26 hours) and the pushing to gether out was over 3 hours, but I think that had more to do with it being my first and the ...
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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...
