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Placenta Previa
Asked by L.J. from Tampa
on July 24, 2008
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Yesterday, I had my 20 week ultrasound scan. Everything is perfect with the baby!!!! I was told though that I had a low lying placenta and would have another ultraso...
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- I had the same thing and my placenta moved as my pregnancy progressed. They didn't seem too concerned about it either. I found out because I started bleeding at 16 wee...
- Hi, L.. I, too, had the same thing happen at my 20-week ultrasound when I was pregnant with my daughter. My doctor told me he wasn't terribly concerned, that oftenti...
- I had total placenta previa (placenta laying at complete bottom) for most of my second pregnancy. I was on a modified bed rest. I could not do house chores, walk too...
Delay Cord Clamping, and Pain Delivering Placenta
Asked by R.C. from Portland
on November 16, 2009
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I have a two part question. I was wondering if women could share their experiences they may've had in these areas.
Has anyone done delayed cord clamping at a hospita...
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- You are right, that it is best to wait to clamp/cut the cord until the blood stops pulsing. It usually only takes a minute or two. With my first, she wasn't breathing,...
- Having given birth only in out of hospital settings, I hope my advice will be relevant. Delaying cutting the cord would be benefitial especially if they are strugglin...
- Hi R., Congratulations on your upcoming birth! Also, congratulations to you for finding a doula. I can only offer advice as a birth doula in the Portland area who...
Vbacs - Has Anyone Had Problem with Tearing of Old Scar?
Asked by S.K. from Seattle
on August 31, 2010
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Hi ladies,
I am 10 weeks pregnant with #2. My daughter is 22 months old and was born via c-section because she was breech. I never went into labor - my doc schedul...
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- I attempted a VBAC with baby #2 (also had no labor with #1) and I went through 12 hours of pitocin-induced contractions. I ended up having to have another c-section s...
- Hi S., My sister-in-law tried V-BAC for her 2nd child and had internal uterine hemorrhage. She did end up having an emergency c-section, but all was OK with both ...
- My first son was born c-section because he had a heart condition. Since then I have had two VBACs and have not had a problem. I do know that if you opt for a VBAC th...
C-section After 3Rd Degree Perineal Tear?
Asked by H.S. from Johnson City
on May 13, 2011
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With my first child I had a perineal tear that was a third (almost fourth) degree laceration. I also had placenta accreta (my placenta had an abnormally deep attachmen...
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- I have a friend who had a similar experience with her first and she chose a C Section with her second. She said she could never go through that again. I had two C Se...
- My second was 8 lbs 7 oz and I had an almost 4th degree tear as well (he was also four weeks early!). He had his arm up so I delivered his head with his elbow! My t...
- i had a 4th degree tear with my 1st and he was 7lbs 10oz. i only had a 2nd degree with my next 3 kids and 9lbs, 9lbs9oz and 8lbs5oz. so there is hope for you:) i h...
Do I Really Need to Wait Six Weeks?
Asked by M.B. from Washington DC
on July 28, 2008
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Well, my daughter is now 2 1/2 weeks old, and I had a regular vaginal delivery luckily with no tearing down there. Anyway, everywhere I try to find this information, ...
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- Hi Rebecca, Well CONGRATS to you for having the energy to want to have sex! Although you should wait the 6 weeks, like others stated you don't really need to but you ...
- I didn't wait quite that long with either of my girls. I had several docs tell me just to wait till i was no longer bleeding or having any pain. I don't think there...
- Well, you might know your body better since this isn't your first child. But for whatever it's worth, i'd wait the 6 weeks. You never get that time back and if someth...
Midwife vs C Section
Asked by M.L. from Portland
on June 11, 2011
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hi mamas..a little background, i had a vaginal delivery and had a big baby, and an episiotomy..the episiotmy was pretty bad and two years later is causing me trouble (...
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- If I was already 'messed up" down there the LAST thing I would want would be another baby to come out of "there". Don't you think you really do stand a much better ch...
- My first (normal 7lb 11oz) was born with a midwife in a hospital, I had a small/medium tear. Got sewed up and was pretty sore for a little over a week. Four months l...
- Part of me agrees with Laeh, and part of me agrees with Marla. I had been well educated prior to my births about natural birth. My sister was a homebirther, and ...
C-section After 4Th Degree Tear
Asked by D.D. from Detroit
on October 29, 2009
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I am 7 months pregnant with baby #2. I pushed for close to 4 hours with baby #1 and delivered a healthy 8# baby girl. I did suffer a 4th degree tear (all the way throu...
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- I had a second child after a 4th degree tear and only had a small episiotomy. She was only 4 1/2 lbs, but came out folded in half (feet, head, hands all at the same t...
- I had a pretty good tear from the first baby.. Her head was sideways and they ended up using the vaccum. I recovered but it was a rough and painful week or two.. ...
- your so far along I am not sure if you can do it. But worth a try I don't what hosapital you go through but crititten offers hypno birthing it is awesoem it is where y...
Labial Tear, Scary!
Asked by P.B. from San Francisco
on September 1, 2008
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I just had my 8lb 1oz. daughter 3 weeks ago, and thankfully, I was able to have her naturally although it was a very long and intense experience. (I pushed for a goo...
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- I'm so sorry that you had a tear, it's definitely no fun, but trust me, it will get better and you'll "forget" how awful the experience was during labor and post partu...
- AHHHHHHH It's all coming back to me as I read your story. For me it was well over 2mo. and lots of lube. the 2nd time is ok the 3rd better and the 4th time your back o...
- Hi P., I also had a vaginal birth....and pushed to the 3 hour limit. I also did have tearing and stitches. So, here's what happened. I also had quite a bit of pain...
C-section or VBAC?
Asked by A.W. from Binghamton
on March 20, 2009
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I had a very traumatic c-section with my first child. I was not in labor but in the hospital for a test at 35 weeks when my son's heart stopped. It took 6 minutes fr...
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- I had a C-section with my 1st and then 2 VBACs! I was so glad that I had my VBACs! My 2nd baby was 27 hrs of labor with an epidural and my 3rd was a 6hr labor, water...
- Hi A. I only have one daughter, and she was delivered vaginally. For some reason I assumed I would wind up getting a C-section (I guess because they are increasing i...
- Hi A., Just wanted to share my exprience in case it helps you make your decision. With our son, he was 2 weeks early I labored for a few hours, but he got into a l...
C-section This Time....
Asked by S.G. from Dallas
on February 2, 2011
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My 3 year old was V-birth. 24 hour labor, NEVER got regular contractions, not even when pushing, I had a 7 min. 'break'. All of that I can live with again, but the rec...
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- I'm suprised that so many found c-sections a breeze to recover from. Mine were both difficult, even terrible. The first was an emergency. They insisted on inducing me ...
- My first c/s recovery was horrible< but I think that's because it was an emergency c/s after 2 hours of pushing and no progress. my second c/s was scheduled and the r...
- I had a cesarean with my first. My symptoms are - even after 5 years: 1) Migraines from needing an epidural and spinal block 2) Numbeness from belly button all th...
