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Looking for Recommended Birthing Classes in Chicago
I had a great experience with IL as the Hospital for my child's birth and ... I took the Prepared Childbirth class at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park. ...
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- University of Chicago Hospitals runs lots of great classes although I think they are mainly intended for people who will be giving birth their too. http://uchospit...
- R., I took about 5 or 6 classes before I had my baby and one afterward at Northwestern - Prentice. They were all great! My husband even took at daddy class. Let me...
- R., Try www.withchildchicago.com The Choldbirth Education class is about $100 and includes a tour of Prentice Hospital. They also have many other types of classe...
Good Labor and Delivery Books for Future Dad
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin was my absolute favorite book .... I'll second Ina May's Guide to Childbirth and add "The Birth Partner" by ...
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- The "What to Expect" series has a book just for dads that is pretty good. That being said, I think you should still go to the classes together. You can find one that...
- L., I recommend "The BIrth Book" by Doctor Sears. It's great. Also, if you are planning or thinking about a natural birth, there is a GREAT class at Blooma (an am...
- I'll second Ina May's Guide to Childbirth and add "The Birth Partner" by Penny Simkin. The Birth Partner really helps your hubby learn what he'll need to do during lab...
Twin Birth and Death Notice
She could make two birth announcements, one for each child. Listing the deceased child's birth and death dates. Or she could make one announcement that has ...
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- I actually had a friend that this happened to as well. Her announcements had a picture of the babies together listing their birth date, height, etc. and then under th...
- Hi Susan, that's soo sad. I'm a mother of twins and I cant imagine being in her shoes. Does she have a picture of the two of them (before the one passed away). I ...
- Your friend did give birth to two babies and I think she should still let people know. Announcements can be written tastefully and say the late....It could say the nam...
Seeking Information on Vbac's and an OBGYN Willing to Perform a VBAC
Natural childbirth does not make you strong or capable. ... I wanted to have natural childbirth twice and ended up with epidurals. ...
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- I tried for a vbac w/ my 2nd. Because of the 1st csection, I wasn't able to get induced, since the med causes stronger contractions. With many attempts to bring on con...
- Wow, you are getting some horror stories on here! Many women have successful VBACs every day! I would suggest you call the certified nurse midwives at Bethany that was...
- Natural childbirth does not make you strong or capable. It can be very painful and many women need epidurals. I wanted to have natural childbirth twice and ended up ...
Losing Hair
Losing hair is very common after childbirth. You probably didn't lose much during pregnancy and your hair is going back to normal. ...
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- Losing hair after childbirth is a combination of descreasing estrogen levels and stopping prenatal vitamins. However, don't worry. It is replaced with new hair and t...
- I gave birth in Jan. as well and am just now getting back to normal. This was my second and I had hoped it would be less this time (it wasn't.) It's totally normal t...
- T. Talk to your doctor. But it could also be completely normal. Remember you loose from 50 to 100 hairs a day (I know it sounds crazy) I have 2 children and I los...
Natural Birth Vs. Water Birth
The hypnobirthing visualizations really helped with the birth, too. It was exactly the type of childbirth experience I had been hoping for. ...
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- Hi M., I have had 3 babies and the only pain management I used was water. With the first I labored in the tub, but that hospital did not allow me to deliver in the t...
- YES to water and YES to everything Amanda wrote!!!
- My second son was born in a water birth. It really does help. I found myself kind of stressed going in my 2nd trimester because my first son's birth was pretty fa...
Group Lamaze Classes in the Chicago, IL Area
They believe in and encourage natural childbirth so don't have to worry .... Next question: Natural Childbirth/drug Free - Do the Childbirth Classes Help? ...
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- Good for you for wanting a natural birth experience! You're not crazy; you want what's best for both you and your baby. In the city, Be By Baby is hosting an 8-week ...
- I really do NOT recommend Lamaze. It is counter-intuitive and can be stressful to control your breathing like that, it is better to relax and keep breathing as deeply ...
- I don't know where you live but I took a great class at West Suburban in Oak Park called Prepared Childbirth or something like that. They are a Resurrection Healthcar...
Oily Hair After Giving birth...what to Do?
There is something about pregnancy and childbirth that cahnges the condition of your hair. I myself went 40% gray after my son was born....and I was only 22 ...
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- Nothing, it is Natures way of helping to keep the scalp from getting too dry. Once you start washing and all, you will wish you're baby still had the oily hair. Once...
- Hi C.. My daughter is 4 months and I have the same issue. Plus my hair is falling out like crazy! For the oiliness I actually pat a little baby powder on my scalp and ...
- There is something about pregnancy and childbirth that cahnges the condition of your hair. I myself went 40% gray after my son was born....and I was only 22!!!!! Mayb...
Dr. Jennifer Freeman at Presby Dallas?
If you are serious about natural childbirth, I would follow Leslie H.'s advice and contact Women to Women for a consult or contact Dr. Sandra Brothers or ...
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- If you are serious about natural childbirth, I would follow Leslie H.'s advice and contact Women to Women for a consult or contact Dr. Sandra Brothers or Dr. Melissa C...
- I absolutely love Dr. Courtney Trylovich at Presby Plano!!! She is awesome, the nurses in labor and delivery said they call her the "cheerleader Dr " :)
- I am a patient of one of her partners, Dr. Francesca Perugini. I absolutely love her. It is a great atmosphere and everyone is so nice. I have seen Dr. Freeman one ...
Seeking Lamaze Classes in East Bay
*HypnoBirthing is a method of childbirth preparation that teaches pregnant ... And you can find a Lamaze type childbirth class through John Muir Women's ...
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- I attended Bradley Method birthing classes while I was pregnant with both my daughters. It focuses on learning relaxation methods that you can use during labor. Partic...
- Call your local hospital's Obstetrics department. They should be able to put you in touch with several different people. Also try your pediatrician. They hear all the ...
- Hi E., I know of two Hypnobirthing instructors located locally. And you can find a Lamaze type childbirth class through John Muir Women's Health Center. The Hyp...
