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Seeking Thoughts on Doulas
Asked by P.P. from Chicago
on September 4, 2009
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I'm considering using a doula during my next childbirth experience. Can anyone shed some light on their experience using a doula or suggest one in the Naperville area.
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- I used a doula for my birth and it was a great resource not only during my delivery but throughout my pregnancy. I was able to ask questions from her and learn altern...
- My neighbor is a doula and is very nice. She stays quite busy due to referrals, so I would say that she's very good. Send me a message if you want her number...I don...
- I have a few friends that used doulas and absolutely loved having the extra personalized attention. The one friend did a home birth, the other a hospital birth. D...
OB GYN In the Kaiser Campbell Offices or Santa Clara Facility
Asked by K.L. from San Francisco
on July 21, 2009
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Hello everyone! I am hoping to get reviews on the female gynecologists at either the Kaiser - Campbell offices or the Santa Clara facility. I am young, taking "the pil...
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- Hi K., I HIGHLY recommend Dr.Christina Bryant at the Campbell facility. I have been going to her for years and absolutely love her! I cannot say enough good thing...
- Hey K., At the Santa Clara Homested campus I would suggest Dr. Maloney. She is very gentle, nice and above all calm. She is one of those people who exudes a sense o...
- I highly recommend Michelle Young. She's at Kaiser Santa Clara. She's gentle, friendly, funny and listens to all concerns. I'm not sure if she has a closed panel, b...
Urination Issues
Asked by C.D. from New York
on March 12, 2009
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I was advised that I may need to get a bladder sling surgery after childbirth to help with incontinence after my son was born. does anyone know anything about this? go...
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- It is a very good procedure to have. After my third child I had one. One thing that you must do is after you must take it easy. No lifting, vacuuming, to much up and d...
- C., I have had this surgery. I also needed it after giving birth to my daughter. The surgery itself was no problem. The total re-coup was about 4-6 weeks (I had a ha...
- I got the sling this summer and it works great! I'm 38 & have 4 kids, and after the second child I had lots of trouble with stress incontinence. I'd say I'm 99% fixe...
Question About Childbirth
Asked by D.H. from Boston
on October 10, 2008
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I was wondering if I could get some recommendations on Newton Wellesley Hospital and The Womens Helaht Associate's. I delivered my first son at MGH and was overall hap...
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- I don't know much about the midwives at Newton Wellsley, but if you are looking for a natural birth, I very very highly recommend finding a doula to support you at the...
- I actually know one of the midwives in that practice and she is wonderful (Valaree Hemighaus). If you want another option to weight, consider the Cambridge Health Alli...
- Hi D., I delivered at Newton Wellesley Hospital and I live in Windham Nh. I am not sure if it was Women's Health Associates of not though. I was extremely pleased a...
EXTREMELY Scared!!
Asked by L.V. from New York
on April 14, 2009
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I am almost 31 weeks pregnant with my first - about 9 weeks to go and I am SOOOO scared of giving birth. I do not like the "unknown" and am freaking out about all the ...
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- Childbirth is not an easy thing, but when I was having my first, I reminded myself that millions of women do it... and they do it again and again.... If they can do it...
- Everyone gets nervous about the health of their baby, no matter how many they've had and how high the risk for a problem. There's nothing you can really do about that....
- Don;t be afraid... just try to relax.. get an epidural if you want one.. it could make the experience much easier.. Remember the outcome of labor is a BABY... your bab...
Thinking About Getting Pregnant .. 12 Years After the First
Asked by W.G. from Los Angeles
on April 20, 2009
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Good morning ladies!
I have a few questions, hopefully you all will have some good advice! I am a 32 year old woman. I had my son when I was 20. I didn't marry my s...
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- hello i have a 11 yrd boy and i have a little girl who is 15 months old my son loves her, it has been the best thing i have made, they play togther great.. my husb...
- Hi W.~~~ I, too, had a child (daughter) at 20. Never married the father...he's in her life via phone now and occasional visits. I got married in 2005, and had a son...
- my husband is 15, 10, and 7 years younger than his siblings. he is very close with them as adults, but the brothers tormented him when he was little and he remembers ...
Seeking Good Childbirth Classes in Richardson, Plano or Garland Area
Asked by L.B. from Dallas
on March 24, 2008
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I'm getting closer to my due date and want to look into taking a childbirth class. There are so many options! I would like to find a comprehensive, yet interesting, ...
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- Congratulations. I had a homebirth for my first baby in September. We went to a very educational childbirth class. It really helped me to feel at ease & gave me mor...
- L., A friend of mine teaches a hypno-birthing class. I have never attended, but to hear her talk about the process and how she has been able to help women through ...
- We went to Medical Center Plano...their classes were GREAT. I think they are around 125.00 for 8 sessions. It was our first and we really found it informative. They...
Advice for Labor
Asked by S.M. from Tampa
on April 28, 2007
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I want to thank you all for helping me through the last 8 months. Looking back seems like I've had a mountain of issues, but I've made it through them all. I can't ...
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- Hi S., I was thinking about having a natural childbirth but was open to an epidural (which I chose to have in the end). However, I do remember in my pregnancy yoga c...
- S., Congratulations on your upcoming arrival. I have three children, and I remember vividly the count-down days. As far as deciding on whether or not to have an epid...
- Hi S., I am the mother of 5 beautiful daughters and grandma to 1 beautiful girl. I am also a doula. So I know and appreciate right where you are right now. My oldest ...
Seeking Recommendations for Syracuse-area Hospitals for Childbirth
Asked by C.M. from Syracuse
on November 3, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
I'm new to the area and am getting to know the local hospitals and doctors. I'm not pregnant, but my husband and I are trying and I would like to identi...
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- Hi C., Welcome to Syracuse. I am a mother of 16 weeks twins and delivered at Crouse. I absolutely loved my expereince at Crouse and all the staff there. Every perso...
- Hi C.- Welcome to Syracuse! I'm a mother of four and delivered all of my babies at St. Joseph's. What a great place and wonderful experience! My last three I del...
- I delivered at St. Joes, started in the Birth Place and was moved to Labor & Delivery because I had to be induced. My nurse stayed with us and everyone was wonderful....
Delicate Question About Recovery from Childbirth
Asked by E.O. from Milwaukee
on January 27, 2008
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My first child is now about a year and a half old. I had a third-degree tear and stitches when he was born, and recovery from that was relatively easy. But I'm still e...
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- Hi E., I see you are in Milwaukee - I wanted to mention a store called "A Woman's Touch." They call themselves a Sexuality Resource Center. My friend recommended ...
- You should talk to another doctor. Your doctor should be concerned and offer you options when you come to him/her with any kind of pain in the vaginal, uterine area, e...
- I am not sure this will help but I had a 2nd degree tear and I healed well from it but intercourse was still painful for me. However, it improved by the time my daugh...
