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Recommendations For/against Vasectomy Procedure?
Asked by B.D. from San Diego
on September 4, 2008
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Hi everyone -
Long story short...my husband and I do not wish to conceive any more children. We are 100% certain of this decision, and have given it much thought ov...
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- Our story: Walked into the Urologist office, husband got into a gown and was placed on the table with his feet in the sturrips (just like women do!) It was a treat...
- My only input is that of the four couples that I know (one personally, three through friends) who have had vasectomies, three have ended up divorced. I don't know why...
- If you decide on the vasectomy, make sure he does the all follow ups. I know 2 couples who got pregnant after vasectomies!
Help!
Asked by M.W. from Chicago
on February 23, 2008
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My girlfriend was just diagnosed with Preeclampsia. They have released her from the hospital and put her on bed rest. She is 34 weeks pregnant and they are saying her ...
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- Hi Meagan. My name is L. and I did not get to give any advice earlier this yr. for your friend, but now that she has the baby tell her if she needs any help at all-Nan...
- A baby over 5 lbs can fit into newborn sized clothing and diapers, does not require "preemie" sized clothing or diapers which are both more expensive because of the sp...
- What a great friend you are. I have a 7 month old baby boy. I was diagnosed with preeclampsia at 30 wks and was in and out of the hospital for 7 wks on bedrest and s...
Seeking Feedback from Moms Who Have Attempted VBAC
Asked by H.L. from Austin
on May 30, 2009
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I am 23 weeks pregnant and debating whether or not to attempt a VBAC for my second child's birth; I had a c-section last time because the baby was breech, and my docto...
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- Hi H., I have not personally done a VBAC, but my siter-in-law did and it was the bet experience of her life. She did tons of research and I am sure she wouldn't mi...
- Cudos to your doctor for even being open to VBAC!!! So many doctors and Hospitals are so closed minded. The research is out there, c-sections are still major surgery...
- This should be your personal choice. If you want a VBAC or another c-section, you should go with the one you feel most comfortable with. I have had 5 c-sections and ...
Scheduled C Section Vs. VBAC
Asked by G.Z. from Los Angeles
on March 2, 2009
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Hello wonderful mamas! I've got a long post/question this time around. I am entering my 35th week of pregnancy and lost an aunt 4 weeks ago. It was all very sudden and...
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- I'm so sorry to hear about your aunt. It's clear that she was very loved. As for another c-section, you are right to be concerned because even though they are very...
- First of all, I am so sorry for your loss... I would say just trust your doctor on this one. If she thinks a C-section is better, than that is probably what is safes...
- Hi G., and Blessings on your pregnancy! The evidence supports a VBAC for safety. Dr's will always tell you that you have the risk of uterine rupture with a VBAC, b...
Vbac
Asked by S.S. from Sacramento
on October 23, 2009
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Hi ladies! I am considering doing a VBAC, but am a little worried about it. Are there any of you out there that have done this with your second child? I know there ...
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- Good for you and good for your OB for supporting your decision. I teach prenatal yoga and there are exercises you can do to help open things up and get the baby in the...
- My sister-in-law had her first child by c-section, the last 4 were vaginal. She had no problems at all (didn't have meds with any of the last 4 either.) I just wouldn'...
- I had a VBAC last July at Kaiser. You need to check with your hospital and insurance, not all carriers will perform Vbacs. I would never recommend a c-section to a...
How was your experience with lithroscopy procedure?
Asked by M.M. from Mansfield
on June 4, 2009
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Hello i have kidney stones an June 11th in going in to a kidney hospital an they are going to do lithroscopy to break the stone up.I scared about being put under ...
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- I had this done about a year and a half ago. It is crucial that you have the procedure. There's no question about that. Trust your doctor and the anesthesiologist. ...
- I've never had kidney stones, but I was put under for a d&c last summer. I was only out for about 20 mins. I didn't have any real problems. I woke up really groggy, wh...
- I've only been put under once, and that was for them to cut out my wisdom teeth a few years back, but I had no problems, when I woke up I actually felt like I'd had th...
Quad Screening Positive for down Syndrome
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on September 21, 2006
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I was wondering if anyone that had an abnormal quad screening result could share their experience with me. I was told yesterday that I have a 1 in 34 chance of having...
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- I was 29 and pg with my first and my quad screen came back positive. We did the level 2 ultrasound and our son presented with 2 markers for Down's. Markers just mean t...
- Dear A., Believe me, I understand how you feel. Before I started graduate school, and working with children who have DS, I too thought it was typically a situation...
- My girlfriend carrying twin girls had multiple test showing positive for down syndrom. Then, one baby was growing too fast and the other too slow. She was told one pro...
Advice on Having a Conversation About Having a Third Child
Asked by J.M. from New York
on December 30, 2009
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Hi
I am seeking advice as I contemplate having a third child. My husband and I have two children ages 7 and 4. I am from a family of 5 and he is from a family of...
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- Hi there, One thing I think you need to consider is your vehicle when making this decision. I have three children, 7, 5 & a 11 month old. I was going to trade in my...
- go on a datenight..Bring up the conversation and compare other families and talk about your pros and cons.. I am thinking about the same thing but, I am not sure what ...
- Actually I was just having this conversation earlier this morning. If I waited until I felt I had enough money before having kids I'd be sitting here childless at 51. ...
Twins in a Single Amniotic Sac
Asked by J.M. from Portland
on March 5, 2009
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I am currently 24 weeks pregnant with twins who are in the same amniotic sac. This is a rare, but not totally uncommon, condition. It just means the egg split too late...
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- Earlier in the thread someone mentioned Jennifer Gallardo at Andaluz Waterbirth Center. Here is the website: http://www.waterbirth.net/ She was one of the midwives...
- Congratulations on your twins! I have twin boys and an older son - all I can say is , it's amazing! About your pregnancy, have you been seen by a perinatologist (an ob...
- I don't have any answers to your questions but wanted to send you my support. I think you are wise to seek out other's stories and perhaps seek a second opinion. It ...
How Long Should I Wait??
Asked by M.C. from Chicago
on May 23, 2009
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My son is just over 2 weeks old and we've had him out several times already. Doctors visits, my husbands work, and out to dinner are just a few of the places we've ta...
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- This happened to me all the time and I had 9lb. 10oz. kids. You are the mother and ur husband the father. Sometimes it gets real annoying when others have such wonderf...
- By all means take your son out with you. I started taking my sons out with me as early as two years old. By the time they were four years of age they already leant t...
- You are talking to the Mom who on her way home from the hospital went and dined at a restaurant with a 2 day old infant and her older sibling. As long as you use good ...
