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Water Birth in W Subs
Asked by R. from Minneapolis
on October 4, 2006
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Does anyone know if there is any place to have a waterbirth? Are there any birthing centers around here, or hospitals that allow them? At the very least, I'd love a ...
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- Definatly being in contact with more "natural minded" birth attendants like a midwife or cnm (certified nurse midwife) is a must if you are trying to get some info abo...
- I had my waterbirth at St. Joseph's hospital in St. Paul (HIGHLY recommend it!!!!) I know that HCMC has the option of waterbirth as well. Other than that I'm not sur...
- I had my baby at HCMC intending to do waterbirth with the midwives group. This was the only Mpls hospital that I could find that does waterbirths. I had a wonderful ...
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.
Feedback on VBAC
Asked by E.L. from Honolulu
on July 26, 2008
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I had a caesarean birth when I was planning a home water birth, and I would like to try for a VBAC for my next child. I would love feedback from women who have done a...
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- IT really depends on the reason for your c section. My first was a c section due to failure to progress. After 36 hours my son started showing signs of stress. My n...
- I tried to have a vbac with my second child (who ended up being close to 10 punds). I was very nervous about the risk of a rupture and really liked my doctor, who is ...
- Being a mother with 2 C sections, I am pretty sure that you won't be allowed to attempt a vbac at home. I do know that there are only a couple hospitals that allow at...
Questions About Water Birth
Asked by S.H. from St. Louis
on August 5, 2009
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Okay, here's the deal. I am pregnant with baby #2 and am planning a water birth. For our first child, I had an epidural and had a great birthing experience. I just ...
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- Sorry that this is a late post, but I just wanted to say YOU GO GIRL!!! I wanted epidurals with both of my kiddos, but labor went too quickly for me and I did natural...
- Based on my experience, here is my advice: visit a chiropractor in your third trimester (Alyssa-Rae Zonerich at First Choice Chiropractic is GREAT) so the baby will be...
- S.-Congrats on the pending arrival. I commend you for branching outside what's "traditional" in laboring and delivery. It's important to have a husband and midwife who...
Water Births
Asked by N.M. from Detroit
on December 2, 2008
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Hi im going to be giving birth soon and was cosidering a water birth but dont know any thing about them is there any one who can inform me on this
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- I had a water birth with my 3rd baby at UofM in AnnArbor. I LOVED it! I really think that it help lessen the pain of transition. I delivered with the mdwives I'm no...
- One of my friends had a water birth last month and she LOVED IT!!! I would be happy to give your contact information to her if you like :)
- I did the Bradley method. I googled it and found a teacher in my area and took the classes. Best thing I did for myself, my pregnancy and my baby!
Water Birth Vs. Epidural REVISED
Asked by S.L. from El Paso
on June 7, 2009
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Hey ladies, I have about 3 weeks left until my due date and have always been set on an epidural...but lately I have been interested in water birth. Have any of you don...
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- Get the epidural. Enough said.
- Hey S. - I have had both a water birth and a fully medical epidurl birth. I preferred my waterbirth so much. It was so much more intimate and I felt I really had ath...
- I had both of my children in a hospital but without drugs - I felt it was the best compromise to be in a medical facility just in case, but still have drug free labor....
Midwife Recommendation
Asked by K.C. from Minneapolis
on May 20, 2009
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I'm currently 20 weeks pregnant with my second child, and am looking to switch midwife groups so I can deliver at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul and possibly try a ...
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- K., I have delivered my last two babies at St. Joseph's in the birthing tub - using Generations Women's Clinic in Shoreview! The reasons I loved my experience ...
- I actually had an MD birth with my first and decided to give Generations a shot because they not only have the midwives but they have an OB on staff as well. I am n...
- I had a good experience with Melissa Hasler at the HealthEast Mac/Groveland clinic. She was responsive, helpful, and generally friendly. Strangely enough, though, I ...
Looking for a Midwife
Asked by J.R. from New York
on May 1, 2009
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Hi,
I am looking for a midwife in Manhattan. I am almost 15 weeks and am not really happy with my current doctor. I would like to do a very natural birth, hopefully w...
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- When I did the tour of the birthing center at St. Lukes Roosevelt, at the end the woman who gave the tour gave us a list of doulas, midwives and doctors that deliver a...
- Hi, there are so many lovely and very experienced midwives in NYC. It will be easy to find one you love and respect. It may not be as easy to have a water birth in ho...
- I go to Beverly Woodard (27th & 7th Ave- http://fruitionmidwifery.com/index.html ). I'm 6 months pregnant and I love her so far. She's great! Always calls me with...
I Am Going to Try a Water Birth, Any One Done One?
Asked by L.B. from El Paso
on January 31, 2007
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I am 22 on pregnancy number two. With my first I had her at home with a mid wife and loved it. I was in and out of the bath most of the labor but my tub was to small t...
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- Hello L.! I am VERY excited that you are considering another home water birth. I have had 2 and loved both experiences as well. The large garden tub will be perfect to...
- I had my first water birth this past June. It was the most amazing, "off the charts" experience you could possibly imagine! All the labor and efforts to bring such a...
- I don't have experience with water birth myself due to complications with my first pregnancy but a friend of mine has 4 kids (3 home water births - 2 of those unassist...
Looking for at Homebirth Midwife Who Can Do VBAC
Asked by N.H. from Salt Lake City
on March 24, 2008
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HI, I am looking for a home birth midwife who does water-birth and delivers VBAC clients. I live in SLC and would love to have a water-birth. We are currently trying f...
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- I'm not aware of any home birth midwives who don't accept VBAC women at all, but Utah's licensed midwives do have some restrictions as to their care (they can't take w...
- Congratulations on planning a homebirth! You will absolutely love it as long as you plan to have lots of friendly support AFTER your baby is born, while you're recove...
- Good for you for wanting a home birth- I am due anyday(she's now late... ERRR!!!) with our second and am hoping for a VBAC- only its regrettfully at the hospital... I ...
