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Epidural and Other Pain Medications for Labor
Read all 8 responses: "My husband and I are expecting our first child in May. We recently took a childbirth class and learned about the pros and cons of ...
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- After enduring 6 hours of horrible back labor with my first, I got the epidural. Labor and delivery were fine with no complications. With the second and third, I go...
- Hi T., Good for you for thinking outside the box and wondering what these drugs are doing to your new baby. Sure, there are people who swear by them. I had an emerg...
- Hi T., I just recently delivered my 2nd baby with an epidural, and I wouldn't do it any other way. It made me very comfortable, and I had no complications. Best w...
When Did Labor Start After Stopping 17P And/or Procardia (Nifedipine)?
Read all 6 responses: "Hello! Just wondering if anyone has ever been on 17P and/ or Procardia (Nifedipine) and how long did it take you to go into labor ...
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- Hi D. ~ There's no way to know how soon someone will go into labor after starting their meds. Everyone's different. I've seen women have all kinds of pre-term labor...
- hey D. congrat on the new baby on the way.i went in to labor two five day with all four of mine after stopping meds all four of my girl were early 32 33 34 and 36 wee...
- It completely depends on the circumstances. I was dx'd with pre-term contraxs during one of my pregnancies but didn't end up having the baby until 40wks...turns out...
Anyone Else Had a Footling Breech?
I am a Certified Professional Midwife I had one client who had a footling ... to head down in the middle of her 3 hr long labor That was a pleasant surprise ...
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- My third son turned sideways soon before his birth but the doctor gave me some exercises to do to get him back into position. The explanation for him was that, after t...
- You are very, very blessed to have had a footling baby vaginally. Were you at home?
- I am a Certified Professional Midwife. I had one client who had a footling breech. It was because the cord was around his neck tightly, three times. it would have stra...
Due on Friday and No Signs of Labor
Read all 4 responses: "I'am on my 3rd pregnancy and hoping that @ my last appt. I was further effaced and dialted to have my membranes stripped well that ...
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- RELAX!!! I was two days over due with so far my one and only. She was due Feb. 13 2008 but labor didn't start till around 3 am the 14th and I didn't have her untill 2:...
- Try not to stress over it too much, I know it's hard! I felt the same way when I was waiting for my 3rd child to be born! Try to savor some 1on1 time with your 2 child...
- Why is your Dr. so dead set on when you have your baby? That is STUPID! Unless there are signs of distress or you are developing complications, there is no medical rea...
Early Stages of Labor
Read all 7 responses: "I am 37+ weeks pregnant and I started early labor symptoms a week ago. Depending on my level of activity, my contractions are 3-7 ...
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- Being that you lost you mucus plug it can take up to 2 weeks for you to go into actual labor but it does not ness have to be that long, it can happen at anytime. Ilost...
- Hi J., Hugs to you! As an ALACE birth assistant, I can tell you that you are experiencing Prodromal Labor. This is where your body is doing everything it needs to...
- unfournately there is no way to tell how long this can go on my sister in law was in labor for like a week and a half with my neice and it was her fourth too. you just...
False Labor or Something Else?
Read all 17 responses: "I've been woken up by reasonably strong contractions these past two nights. For example, last night I had about 5-6 contractions ...
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- You can always call your health care provider if you have questions. It sounds like they are nothing to worry about yet since they stop. They don't sound regular eit...
- it sounds like you are having "false" labor. There is nothing false about the contractions. In fact they are probably doing some dilating for you. However, true labo...
- I remember having more at night and my OB mentioned that it's common for contractions to get going at night - just a funny FYI - in the wild it's safest for animals to...
Has Anyone Used a Doula During Labor and Delivery?
Read all 15 responses: "I am thinking of hiring a doula to assist with the labor and delivery of our second baby. I have a reputable doula service picked ...
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- It's a personal decision but for me was completely worth it. My first child I did not have a doula, and after 21 hours of labor (which was induced), I ended up with a...
- I used a doula for both of my children's births - need I say more! I found a doula who was certified in Hypnobirthing and had the births I dreamed of having both time...
- Both of my daughters were delivered at LGH Women & Babies Hospital and I did not use a doula or a midwife for either birth. The nurses there are wonderful and I could...
Anyone Had Their Membranes Stripped to Induce Labor?
Read all 17 responses: "Hello all, Well here I am finally in my 36th week and am absolutely MISERABLE!!! I have some serious back problems that are ...
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- I had that done once three weeks before I was due and then again three days before I was due and my sone was still a week late. It didn't work for me. All they do is r...
- I had mine stripped TWICE!!! in the same pregnancy. It hurt like hell, and didn't start my labor. That being said I have heard of it working for other women AFTER th...
- I have with both my children and went into labor 48 hours after each time. it is a little uncomfortable but i think it works really well S.
Which Is Better for Labor and Deliver: West Valley or Banner Estrella?
Read all 9 responses: "I lived in AZ when my first son was born 8/2005, he was delivered at West Valley hospital because my OBGYN delivered there and ...
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- I have never been to West Valley but I delivered both my boys at Banner Estrella, the 1st in Jan '07 & 2nd in July '08. I had great, caring, attentive nurses both time...
- Hi A., Since the average birth now seems to cost about $11,000...I find it shocking that women feel compelled to bribe nurses with gifts so that they are "happy" ...
- I toured both and chose Banner Estrella when I had my son in 2006. I am due with baby number 2 in the spring and I plan to use Banner Estrella again. All of my nurse...
Natural Labor Induction Techniques
Read all 6 responses: "I would like to know if anyone has tried to naturally induce labor and what methods you tried. With my son I tried the castor oil and ...
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- I was also induced with my first and remember walking and walking trying to make her come natural and that didn't work. I also tried intercourse which didn't work. But...
- i used caster oil with my daughter with blue cohosh (pre-packaged drops from health food store)I think caster oil has a science, which most people don't realize. I too...
- With my last pregnancy I was trying to avoid a c-section also and did a membrane sweep at my doctors office at 38 weeks but that was early because I had preeclamsia an...
