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Recomedation for OBGYN That Supports Natural Childbirth
Asked by M. from Las Vegas
on June 14, 2007
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Hi Everyone! I recently found out I am pregnant with my second so here I am seeking an OBGYN that will be supportive of giving birth naturally. I did like my last do...
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- Hi M., congratulations on your pregnancy! And you're right; you shouldn't have to justify your reasons for desiring a natural birth. I am a local HypnoBirthing child...
- M., I've been going to Dr. Karen Dalley for the last 15+ years and she's delivered both of my children. She's incredibly cool about pretty much everything. My firs...
- Hi M., I live here LV and I had a natural child birth. Dr. Kahle said about 30% of his child births are natural and only verified I was sure that was what I wanted t...
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...
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...
Looking for a Great OB That Would Support Natural Childbirth
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on February 14, 2009
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Hello out there! I am brand new to the DFW area, and I'm looking for an OB/Gyn. I'm not pregnant yet, but planning to do InVitro Fertilization in the next few months...
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- I have to say that you would love Drs. New, Mendez or Rost. They are excellent and I have been there for the last 22 years. I would not recommend Drs. Doody in ...
- My dr is great and supports any of my decisions. Their office doesn't practice VBACs either, but she knows I really wanted natural with my first but just would never ...
- I go to Dr. Troy New, and I LOVE him. He is so caring and genuinely listens to your concerns. When I was pregnant, I never had to wait long at my appointments, but w...
Inducing Labor
Asked by E.S. from Allentown
on January 30, 2008
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Hi I am going on 42 weeks pregnant right now, I'm actually 10 days past my due date. No complacations so far, my doctor wants to induce by 42 weeks, so I am schedule...
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- Hey there. If you had your baby i hope everything went well> if not i will tell you my story. I was determined to have my baby all natural. I had a doula (WHICH WAS TH...
- I have had 2 kids and had nothing to help with the pain for either one. I was induced with my daughter (my youngest). The only difference I felt was that the contracti...
- Inducing makes the contractions more intense. Since every labor is different, you may not even notice if your contractions are naturally less severe (like mine were s...
Seeking an OBGYN Who Believes in Natural Childbirth
Asked by N.D. from Dallas
on July 15, 2009
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Could you please recommend a female OBGY who would prefer a natural child birth. My cousin just had a baby and her Dr. Audrey Grahm who is in Dallas was great, she ev...
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- Dr. Mary Finke in Arlington. She is very supportive. My daughter went natural on the last 2 out of 5 and will do it again. She is better afterward and so is the baby.
- I used Dr. Laura Bradford for my natural birth in January. She was wonderful! She just left me alone to do what I needed to do.
- N. Doc Cummings in Denton is the one I used.I live in Flower mound and It was totally worth the drive. I hope i had foundhim in my first pregnancy. I woul drecom...
Finding a Doula
Asked by H.W. from Dallas
on February 19, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
This is my first pregnancy and I would really like to find a doula to support me through my labor. I'm going to try for a natural childbirth and feel li...
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- i live in Flower mound and i used Billie ###-###-#### I loved her I stayed home my whole labor and went to the hospital and had the baby in 1 hr! It was awesome ca...
- I would HIGHLY recommend Kathy O'Brien http://www.kathyobrien.org/index.htm- she was mine or Cindy Haggerton- she's chiropractor too & working on her Midfifery cert., ...
- Kathy O'Brien was my doula and I am so thankful. I reviewed her business on this website so check that out if you like. I highly recommend her.
Sam-e for PPD While Breastfeeding
Asked by B.S. from Dallas
on November 19, 2008
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Hi Moms. I have a 7 month old very active baby girl. She has been crawling since 5.5 months and has been teething for the past month or so. I am a SAHM, and am relati...
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- A good support network for women depressed after a c section is the International Ceserean Awareness Network -ICAN. There is a chapter here in North Texas that you ca...
- i was on zoloft several years ago and it was MAGICAL. yes, wonderful. but i would talk to your doctor about what to take since you are breastfeeding
- B....I had a c-section with my daughter. And I had PPD afterwards .I cried the whole first week she was home and I cannot tell you why, everything made me cry. I went...
Last Minute Birth Decision
Asked by N.M. from Houston
on July 4, 2008
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Hello moms, I am seeking some advice. My due date is this month (yikes!) and I have been visiting a doctor up until this point. I'm fortunate to have been having a c...
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- For safety sake, always have an OB and pediatrician in a hospital. God willing all will go well, but God forbid it does not, you will always regret not taking advant...
- Best wishes with whichever method you choose! We had our baby at Woman's and everyone there was GREAT! I had no complications during my pregnancy and was in labor fo...
- Hi New Mama, I was worried about having my second baby in a US hospital, because of all the intervention. My son had been born in a Canadian hospital with midwives ...