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Seeking Advice on Doulas
I am not familiar with the Bradley method (though i've heard of it). I went the Hypno-Birthing rout and it really prepared me and helped me as well. ...
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- I know where you are coming from! I had an epidural when I was dilated at 10 with my first birth, which resulted in 3.5 hours of pushing and just narrowly escaped a C...
- Hi J.. For my last child who's 7 now, I chose to have her at home. We were living in another state and had no insurance, so we decided that since my sons birth, and ...
- Depending on where you live there aren't many choices for Doula's. I recomend a hospital with a bath tub so you can get in it while in labor. I progressed from 5-9cm i...
Midwives/Doulas
I would recommend The Bradley Method childbirth classes. This will prepare both ... The point of the Bradley method is to have a husband coached childbirth. ...
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- I used a Doula, Linda Cameron, with both of my babies - Cole was a 24 hour induced labor @42w6d, who was followed by a c-section because the baby stayed at a -3 - when...
- I would go over all of the questions/concerns that your husband has and if you have any also- write it all down ... and then call a midwife you are interested in and h...
- I had a home birth with my son and the group of midwives (3 INCREDIBLE WOMEN) were with me for the last 18 hours of it, then they actually cleaned my house, dishes and...
Any Moms Used Hypnobirthing?
Don't know about hypnobirthing, but had two babies at home with no kind of pain meds or anything, (I studied the Bradley Method). They were both wonderful ...
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- I never took the class but already am good at self hypnosis (I had to teach myself this because I would sleep only 2-3 hours at night and was exhausted. I can now typ...
- Hey K.- Good for you! How exciting to truely experience the fullness of the wonder of birth and the love that flows from it! My first daughter was born in April an...
- I read the hypnobirthing book before I had my baby girl. There is lots of great information and advice in there (esp about "relaxing" into the contraction and the sci...
Anyone Try Hynobirthing / Hypnobabies?
I also had a ton of back labor but was able to work through it using the Bradley Method. My husband and I took the Bradley Method classes before our first ...
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- Child birth is suppose to be painful. I don't know of any one who ever gave birth with out discomfort at one stage or another.It doesn't last that long , you don't nee...
- Hi A., I have not tried Hypnobirthing, but did help a couple during their labor & delivery who used it. I was very impressed as she was able to tolerate a long labo...
- I am going to recommend hiring a doula. It's worth every cent. Amy Chavez is a great doula in the area. You can read more about her here: http://www.mamasource.c...
Home Birth
My husband and I used the Bradley Method. It was truley wonderful to lay in my own bed with my ... Good luck to you and please look into the Bradley Method. ...
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- Hey K., My sister-in-law in ND had 4 home births! go to www.godurbin.com and chat with Patty about her experinces! She would LOVE sharing!!!! She had the last 2 b...
- Hi K., I'm so glad you are going the way of home birth. I had both my children at home. Charleigh is 26 and Brendan is 22.I wouldnt change any thing about their birth...
- I think it's great that you are birthing this way. My mom had three at home with a midwife and loved it
Non-medicated Childbirth?
I had a non-medicated birth for my fisrt child, and I used the Bradley method. I loved it! All 7 women in my class had non-medicated birth, so it was very ...
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- I also recommend the Birth Partner. There were great positions and techniques for making the birth easier. My second was delivered without an epidural. She was induced...
- Hi C., You've gotten some really good responses and I just wanted to share with you one of my favorite quotes that I find empowering. "There is a secret in our cultu...
- Books I loved were: The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer Natural Childbirth The Bradley Way by Susan Mc Cutcheon My first birth was a C-secti...
Anyone Know of a Good Birthing Class?
My midwife recommended one that teaches the Bradley method (natural birth), but they are a little pricey. I am just wondering if anyone can recommend ...
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- We took our "birth class" at Presby Plano and got alot out of it. Good Luck!!
- Plano Presby is what I was going to suggest too. Follow this link and click on Classes at Presyterian Healthcare System Hospitals. A pop-up box will open where you can...
- I took mine through Medical Center of Plano and highly recommend it. I think it was like $200 for all of the classes.
Birth Questions
I went through the Bradley Method classes and they helped me more than I can explain. I also read "Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way" which was wonderful ...
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- Eli, Hi I am a labor and delivery nurse and have been for over 12 years. I think having a natural birth with a midwife can be very beautiful and a wonderful exper...
- I have had two children with midwifes and I believe its the only way to go. The whole experiance was wonderful for me and I didn't ever wish I had the option of medica...
- I had all three of mine at a birthing center in Dallas (near Baylor). I wouldn't have done it any other way. The midwife who delivered my first was also Jean (I thin...
Help with Birthing Methods
Also I read the bradley method which help me with breathing. No classes were taken. Alot people told me that the classes are a waste of time because you ...
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- Congratulations on your pregnancy! You may want to look into using a doula during your delivery. I have never used one, but I have heard from friends (especially tho...
- Hi L., I'm pretty sure there are some sources online that you can get hypnobirthing 'classes' in book form, or on CD's. Much cheaper then a class. I know one woma...
- I agree with Audrey. It is amazing. I had 2 epidurals and one natural. the natural was by far the easiest with recovery. I put my pelvis out of place with my 2nd ep...
To Lamaze or Not to Lamaze, That Is My Question. :)
I ended up taking a Bradley method class, and I think it helped me a lot. ..... I would recommend Bradley Method classes if you want to go natural. ...
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- i cannot IMAGINE getting ready for childbirth without taking a childbirth class. A parenting class is very different from a childbirth class. On top of a "childbirth...
- Educate yourself somehow. As a doula, I work with women in childbirth and the ones that have educated themselves seem to do better than those who don't. I believe it i...
- Lamaze breathing can actually make you tire out faster, and it can make you hyperventilate. Slow deep breaths are the best way to relax, and they deliver more oxygen t...
