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Seeking Advice About Explaining Child Birth to a 5 Yr. Old
Asked by J.S. from Fort Collins
on September 7, 2006
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I need some advice on explaining "where babies come from" to my 5 year old daughter. My husband and I are expecting a new baby any day now. I am due at the end of th...
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- First of all, see if there are any children's science museums in your area. Most of these show charts and/or sonograms. My two year old already knows babies come from ...
- Hi. My daughter is also 5 and we are 21 weeks pregnant. She has so many questions on it all. When it came to the where do babies come from question I simply explained ...
- Hi, J.-- We've told my 4 1/2 year old son that Mommy and Daddy loved eachother so much that we wanted to have a baby. Then, pretty soon, a baby was growing in Mommy...
Doula Recommendations?
Asked by J.O. from Kansas City
on March 10, 2009
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Does anyone have a recommendation for a good doula that would help with a delivery at Olathe Medical Center? I had a c-section the first time and would like to better...
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- My doula (Sally Riley) is on the list the other poster provided. She was fabulous and I delivered at Olathe so I know that she will go there (at least she did 7 ...
- I highly recommend a doula. I had one for my first, and not for my second (but I delivered at the Topeka birth center) and now I will for my third. First and third w...
- Sorry I don't have any recommendations but there is the KC doulas that has a website: http://www.kcdoulas.org/index.html Best of Luck!
Which Is Better?
Asked by R.C. from Dallas
on August 24, 2006
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I am deciding which hospital I want to deliver my baby at and I would love any input from moms who have delivered at Harris Methodist in Fort Worth or Baylor in Grapev...
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- I delivered both of my two at Baylor Grapevine (Dec 03 and Nov 05)and had great experiences both times. The nurses in the mom/baby unit were great about making sure t...
- I delivered my son at Baylor in Grapevine and they were excellent. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The facility was very clean and pleasant as well. My sister...
- I delivered at Harris FW, c-section, 4-day stay. When I have another, I will reconsider, only because my husband was SO uncomfortable at Harris. He slept on what amou...
What Was Your Experience Delivering at Centennial Hospital in Frisco?
Asked by L.T. from Dallas
on July 2, 2007
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Hi Mamas!
I'm looking for mom's who have delivered at Centennial Hospital in Frisco and hearing about your experiences (good and bad). I delievered my first baby a...
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- My son just turned 1 and he was a preemie at Centennial. He spent a week in the NICU and they were wonderful. He's my first, so I don't have anything to compare it to,...
- I just delivered at Centennial four months ago, and my experience was fantastic. I delivered my first baby at Richardson Regional Medical Center. I had a great exper...
- Terrible horrible aweful hospital. Do not go there!!! I did not deliver there, however I had 2 friends deliver there. Both were terrible experiences. They have a...
To Induce or Not to Induce
Asked by T.C. from Chicago
on October 23, 2008
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Okay, this is my 2nd request in 10min. b/c I read other induction posts & I've come up w/ another question. Tomorrow (Thurs.) I will be 4 days late w/ my 2nd child. ...
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- Please trust your body!!! It knows how to grow a baby and it knows when your baby has cooked long enough. It sounds like you've done the tests and everything is FINE...
- T. i was induced with my daughter a week before my due date because she was really big and my doctor was afraid to let me go any longer. I was induced on a monday and ...
- Hi T.! I am a labor doula and know how you feel! Many of my clients have gone through this. A few things you can do to bring on labor is nipple stimulation, sex, cu...
Experiences with Los Gatos Community Hospital
Asked by M.P. from San Francisco
on June 16, 2008
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Hello! I am new to the area and will be delivering my next baby in December at Los Gatos Community Hospital. I am really looking for info, experiences or anything yo...
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- I had both my girls there and had a very good experience. Private room, etc. It is a good hospital...
- Hi M., I delivered their 4 years ago and I loved it. Sooooo much better than Good Sam. The entire staff was wonderful and they really made you feel comfortable and ...
- I did not have my baby at LGCH but attended both the breastfeeding support group and new mom group there. I also took my birth classes there. They are wonderful. I wo...
Where Is the BEST Hospital to Deliver Babies?
Asked by A.R. from Kansas City
on January 16, 2008
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I moved a year ago, and need to find a new OBGYN. I tried one...not impressed. I would like to figure out where everyone likes to deliver before I try a new doc. I ...
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- I had my first one at Shawnee Mission Hospital and they were fantastic!!! I wanted to deliver my second there but due to insurance I couldn't so we delivered at Menor...
- I have a good friend who does the hearing test on babies right after they're born at Shawnee Mission and she swears by them. She said they are absolutely fantastic. Sh...
- A.. I absolutely recommend my OBGYN Dr. Capelli. He and his partner Dr. Carruso deliver at St. Joseph. I also understand that Overland Park Regional is a very good ...
Natural Birth for Twins?
Asked by S.M. from Providence
on November 23, 2008
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Has anyone out there done a natural birth for twins? I had an intervention/drug-free birth with my 2 and a half year old daughter and I'd like to do the same this tim...
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- Congrats Congrats!!!!! I am also a mother of twins....boy/girl. Almost a year old and bringing out the grey's in me :) Good Luck in the last trimester (I found it...
- I did not have twins myself but I work on a Maternity Ward and we have had quite a few twin births who have had them naturally. As long as you and your OB know the pl...
- I had triplets via c-section. But I belongs to a mutliple support group called Keeping Pace with Mutilple mircales and they are a great group. I have been with them fo...
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 ...
Have Anybody Delivered at Health Central Hospital?
Asked by G.M. from Orlando
on December 13, 2006
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How was your experience? Could you recommend an OB doctor who delivers there?
I am due in march and I am thinking of switching doctors and hospital, because my last...
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- I have not delivered there, but my mother's OB/GYN is located in the hospital and delivers there as well. Her name is Dr. Farwick. She is very nice and I have heard ...
- Hi G., I am a labor doula and have had experiences at all the local hospitals. If you would like to give me a call we could discuss all of them and then you can make...
- Hi G., It's so great that you are looking into the hospital you're considering delivering at! It's so important to not only research your midwife/doctor, but also the...
