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Need Birthing Advice
Asked by A.A. from Atlanta
on April 22, 2008
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My husband and I have been thinking about water-birthing our baby. However, my OB doesn't see the logic in it. Are there any moms out there who has experienced a water...
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- Sorry, I don't have time to type everything. I'm at work. Please call me and I'll be happy to discuss water birthing and awesome midwives that do it locally. I'm assum...
- I don't know where you live, but the only local hospital that allows waterbirth is North Fulton. Everywhere else will let you labor in the tub, but you must get out fo...
- There is georgia birth network - hopefully you can find online. These are doulas, I did not use this one, but my doula was a life saver, mostly because of the pre-bi...
Seeking Midwife in Fort Collins
Asked by K. from Fort Collins
on November 19, 2007
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Can anyone recommend a good midwife that has privileges at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins? Thank you very much!
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- Yeah, I used the FC Women's Clinic too; unfortunately, it didn't work out for me because my baby was diagnosed at 23 weeks with life-threatening heart defects, and I h...
- Hi K., Are you planning to birth at home or in the hospital? ~ K. L
- I'm not sure if this is what you're looking for, but I used the team of 4 nurse midwives at the Fort Collins Women's Clinic for my entire pregnancy, and birth at Poudr...
Seeking OB/GYN or Midwife in DFW Area for a Natural Childbirth
Asked by L.D. from Dallas
on June 12, 2009
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I am pregnant for the first time and would like to have a natural delivery as long as my pregnancy goes well. I have met with an OB who said they were OPEN to it, how...
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- I had all three of my children at home and all of the births were wonderful experiences. My fantastic nurse-midwife is Sherry Oldfield ###-###-####. Homebirth is reall...
- i'm at baylor downtown using dr kurian (had been using a midwife til she left the practice)... i have complications to my pregnancy so i'm not 100% sure i'll end up w/...
- I had a midwife, her name was Anne Crowell, she practiced at Gentle Beginnings in Hurst. She was the best and sweetest Christian lady. She made me comfortable from t...
Judith Bishop, CNM (@ UCSF)
Asked by R.K. from San Francisco
on August 13, 2009
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I realize that Ms. Bishop is a "midwife", but there are very few posts/views on the midwife page here so I hope it's ok to post a quick question here. I have an appoin...
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- I saw Judith regularly throughout both my pregnancies, and I really like and respect her. She's very professional, knowledgable and approachable. Also, she's supportiv...
- Hi R.. Judith is wonderful. She is very down to earth and straight forward. She is flexible to your needs. She understands that you know what is best for your body, a...
- Judith was attending me when my daughter was born, she was wonderful in my opinion. I ended up with a c-section because my daughter was in distress and not descending...
Midwife or Doctor Choice?
Asked by M.K. from Atlanta
on September 24, 2008
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I would like to get your opinion in terms of using a midwife or a doctor supervision for baby's delivery. I am not quite sure if I should go with midwife as they seem ...
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- Hi M.. Lucky for you, you can have both! There are many OB/GYN practices that offer both services. I personally used a midwife for the delivery of my son, and I lov...
- First of all, congratulations! Second, I had both. I saw a midwife for my regular visits which I loved. My doctor's office had 5 physicians and I got to see al...
- Midwives are wonderful! I used on for my daughter's delivery five years ago and I continue to go to them for my yearly checkups. I just found them to be more personabl...
Help in Finding a Good Midwife
Asked by N.D. from Tampa
on August 13, 2009
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I am having difficulty finding a midwife. I would truly appreciate it if you can refer to me the midwife whom you used and loved.
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- I went to Labor of Luv Dunedin, met several moms, who LOVED them, and have referred every pregnant woman I know! THEY ARE AMAZING :) Good luck to you N.!!! http:/...
- I used Zerica Whittingham at Contemporary Women's Care in Clearwater. They also have an office in Largo/Seminole area. Not sure where you live, but she is well worth...
- I have used Debbie from Contemp Womens Care, in fact ALL the midwives from that practice seem great. The one thing to consider though is that they excusively perform h...
Need Midwife and Pediatrician Recommendations (Bloomfield)
Asked by D.F. from New York
on August 12, 2009
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I'm 7.5 months pregnant and moving to Bloomfield from Maryland. I am hoping to find a midwife (or OB, but prefer midwife) that delivers at a hospital nearby (Mountain...
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- Hi, I don't know about a midwife, but I can recommend a peditrician. I go to Tenafly Peditricians. They have several offices, but the closest to Bloomfield would be...
- Unfortunately, I am not able to recommend a midwife, but if you defintiely move to Bloomfield, deliver at St. Barnabas and not Mountainside Hospital. I highly recomme...
- Hi D., I live in a town adjacent to Bloomfield and can tell you that St. Barnabas and Morristown Memorial are the two best places for high-risk deliveries. I perso...
VBAC Doctor
Asked by A.R. from Kansas City
on August 11, 2009
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So I'm 9 weeks pregnant with Kidlet #2. My first was a c-section and I'm really against having another one, unless absolutely necessary. Now I've been having a VERY ...
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- Hi A., Sorry, but I wasn't able to read you full request but just thought to mention my midwife who is amazing. I will be considered highrisk soon when I am pregnant...
- Hi! I don't know what part of town you live in but I had the BEST doctor in the entire world and had a VBAC. His name is Dr Douglas MacFarlane (sp?) and his practice i...
- A.- I had a vbac w/my 2nd. My doctor is Dr. Brenden Mitchell w/Women's Care. They have an office in Shawnee Mission and Overland Park. He let me decide what I want...
Looking for a Midwife in Austin
Asked by N.M. from Austin
on August 8, 2008
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My family and I are moving to Austin in September, and I just found out that I'm pregnant. I'm looking for midwife recommendations in central Austin. I'll most likely ...
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- June Lamphier was wonderful. Have had 3 births at home with her and would highly reccommend her. cell is ###-###-#### has office near central market south. Also us...
- Congratulations! We used Illysa Foster at Sisters Midwifery. She is amazing! Very knowledgeable and open to alternative treatments to common pregnancy "ailments...
- Please ckeck out Natalie Lake. I had the most wonderful birth with her! She is AMAZING!!!! Her business is called full circle midwifery and the number is ###-##...
Woodwinds Vs. St. Joe's
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on August 10, 2009
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Hello,
I haven't seen real recent dialogue about St. Joe's in St Paul or Woodwinds in Woodbury. I'm going to have a Doula and am looking forward to as natural a birt...
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- st joes hands down....i think they are the best hospital around...they give more personable care there...i had my hysterectomy there bout 10 yrs ago...they actually ca...
- i had my first at children's in st. paul and my second at woodwinds. children's was great but i really loved woodwinds they are top rated in the country for their pren...
- WOODWINDS!!! We had our daughter there, and it is truly amazing. They offer everything you mentioned and have a lot of naturalistic methods.
