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Finding a Midwife
Asked by R.F. from Minneapolis
on January 10, 2008
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Hi everyone. My husband and I are planning to try to conceive our second child starting in late summer. In the mean time, I would like to find a midwife. I went to a r...
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- I live in Ramsey,mn and have three children. I had a midwife for all three and loved them. I went to the Brooklyn Center Park Nicollet clinic. There are 3 midwifes...
- R., Fairview Riverside Women's Clinic has a wonderful midwife program, one of the largest if not the largest in the state. I am sure if their location wouldn't be ...
- R., Since you live in Roseville, I HIGHLY recommend the Generations Women's Clinic in Shoreview. They are just south of 694 on Lexington (near the Super Target and...
New Midwife
Asked by H.H. from Minneapolis
on April 19, 2008
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I recently moved and I am so sad that I will be too far away to see my old midwife. So I am looking for a new one for my checkups and when I have a another child.I liv...
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- I also recommend Kathrine at North Metro Midwives. She has delivered both my boys (14mo & 2 1/2yrs). She is wonderful, supportive, and really compassionate (and kept m...
- Wow, a laid back Mother! I'd LOVE to meet you:) There aren't a lot of you around... Anyways I have a great midwife named Katherine Simons. I also live in Plymouth and...
- HI H.-you may want to say what area you are looking for a midwife in. T.
Midwife vs OB
Asked by E.G. from Minneapolis
on March 27, 2009
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Hi everyone,
With my last pregnancy, almost 2 years ago, I had an OB/hospital delivery. Everything went fine. I did receive an epidural and I believe the vacuum was...
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- Hi E., I used an OB with my first (ended up with Cervadil, pitocin, epidural, 36 hours of induced labor - delivery by whoever was on call that day - the Doc. litter...
- I changed from an OB to a midwife mid-pregnancy because I wanted a water birth. I had been happy with my obstetrician aside from the fact that she wouldn't do a water...
- I used the midwives at the St. Louis Park Meadowbrook Clinic through Park Nicollet for my last 2 babies and loved them. With the midwives you don't choose a particula...
Looking for an OBGYN or Midwife
Asked by S. from Minneapolis
on May 9, 2006
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We just found out we are pregnant. I need a referral for a Dr. and also midwife. I dont know what way I want to go but thought if anyone had any sugg. I would love to ...
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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 ...
Choosing a Hospital in North West Metro, MN
Asked by K.S. from Minneapolis
on December 7, 2011
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My husband and I have toured the birth center at both North Memorial Robbinsdale and North Memorial Maple Grove. We are trying to decide which one would be best for us...
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- North Memorial Maple Grove all the way. My experience there was the best.
- Don't know about Robbinsdale but I delivered at MG and loved it. Had a great and memorable experience. Got a very cute knit hat by a group of ladies who knits them f...
- I had my daughter at North, and my son at MG. North was wonderful for my preemie. They have a great NICU. MG was just far better in every other way. It is smaller,...
VBAC Doc at North Memorial?
Asked by S.J. from Minneapolis
on July 8, 2008
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Are there any OBs that are supportive of VBAC that also practice at North Memorial hospital in Robbinsdale? We live minutes from that hospital, have had good experien...
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- I use Oakdale Ob/Gyn and they see patients at the Oakdale building in Robbinsdale next to the hospital. They also deliver at North memorial. The website is www.oadal...
- I have to agree with Myndi - I also go to Oakdale OB-Gyn - their office next to North Memorial would be super convenient for you and all of the Docs are great. I just...
- I used Oakdale Ob-Gyn for our twin birth which was what they call a double whammy - first twin born vaginally, second twin taken by emergency C-section because she got...
Doulas vs Midwives
Asked by A.G. from Minneapolis
on August 6, 2008
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I am expecting my second this march and want to try using a midwife or doula instead of my previous doctor. I decided to keep nursing my 14 month old through this pre...
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- I went to Woodwinds (HealthEast in Woodbury), and I had an awesome midwife. They have 5 midwives that you see for all your appointments (you can switch it up all you w...
- I also used Katherine Simon at Northmetro Midwives, she did a great job. I used an OBGYN for my first baby, which was also fine, but I personally liked having Katherin...
- Hi A., Check out Blooma in Edina. They may have some good ideas for you! Blessings, G. H
2 C-sec. Both Preg. Were Breech. Want to Vbac After 2 C's
Asked by P.P. from Minneapolis
on January 24, 2010
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Not many people will take on a women who has had 2 c-sections for a v-bac. Too scared of the liability or risk. Typically, vbac is allowed after only 1 c-sec. Do you...
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- You didn't mention why you had the c-sec the first two times. Were they planned or emergency? Taking on a V-bac at home with or without a midwife sounds very dangerous.
- If you have not done so yet, also head over to mothering.com and ask in their community. The forum has subsections that are dedicated to home birth and unassisted birt...
- Check into these organizations: ICAN http://www.ican-online.org/ and the Birth Survey http://www.thebirthsurvey.com/. ICAN has a list of providers, and the birth su...
Looking for OB/GYN
Asked by K.J. from Kansas City
on May 7, 2010
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I just found out that I'm pregnant, and I have been searching the web for an OB in the Kansas City Metro area. Two requirements - my hubby wants me to only see a femal...
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- I also second Crystal Newby. I loved her as well. I am up North now and I am going to Northland OBGYN. I don't know if they accept your ins. or not. As for see...
- I love Dr. Brenda Lofton(Jo. Co. Womens Clinic) and Crystal Newby (Kansas City Womens Clinic). Both are great Dr.s. I went to Lofton with my first pregancy. My insuran...
- I go to Amy Carter at Matile, Merrymen and Moore (they have 2 locations, on in the plaza, I'm not sure of the other). I'm having a c-section and she said I don't have...
Moving Need Good OB GYN
Asked by M.W. from Oklahoma City
on June 9, 2009
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We're moving to the North OKC/Edmond area and I need some reccomendations. I had an emergency c-section the first time around but am looking to try a v-bac when we hav...
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- Hi M.. I also had a c-sec with my first baby and plan on trying for a vbac with any future pregnancies. As far as my own research, I have found that OU Medical Cente...
- The midwives at Heaven Sent Births may be what you are looking for. They have a LOT of experience with VBACs and specialize in homebirths. The level of care and person...
- Hi M.--hopef you get an answer to this question. Here is my thought on it and it may not be 100% true. My doc is great--David Melendez--but he doesn't do VBAC. I ...
