Health & Safety: Epi

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Is It Common to Be Induced and Go Without a Epi?

R.S. asks from Boston

I really wanted to go all natural. My due date was the 26th and iam scheduled to be induced this monday. I'm wondering if I should pass or take epi or tell them I wan...

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Thinking Ahead...

A.D. asks from Kansas City

Hi there! I am a very happy mom to a 1 year old little girl and have started thinking about a second baby. My husband is on board, and we'll probably start trying l...

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Dr Wants to Induce in One Week

M.F. asks from Denver

What are your thoughts and experiences with induction. This is my first pregnancy. Nervous, scared but ready.

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I Am Considering a Vbac---does Anyone Have Any Experience Good/bad with This?

M.S. asks from San Francisco

Hi, I am having my second child and I am considering a VBAC. I am undecided because of the safety concerns and because I don't want to get my hopes up again if I a...

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Natural Birthing Experience at Baylor Hospital-Dallas

V.S. asks from Dallas

My husband and I are trying to decide on delivery at Baylor Hospital with my doctor there or at the Birth and Women's Center birthing center about four blocks away. ...

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Induce Early?

D.P. asks from Minneapolis

My doctor is on vacation when I am due (day before Thanksgiving). So she offered up that she would induce me if I wanted the Friday before, which would be 5 days bef...

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Can My Doctor Force Me to Be Induced?

C.B. asks from Los Angeles

Hello. I am 31 weeks pregnant. My last baby was 9 lbs. 6 0z. I gave birth to him naturally and we were both fine. (except for the horrible reaction I had to an epidu...

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Anyone Done Natural Childbirth in a Hospital?

W.H. asks from Dallas

I am due in Feb to have my second child. I am wanting a natural childbirth, and that was my goal for my first delivery. I made it into active labor and was dialated t...

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Planned C-section- What to Expect?

M.C. asks from Louisville

I'm currently 14 weeks pregnant with my second baby. My doctor warned me that because of some serious complications with my first delivery, I have a very slim chance ...

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Nut Allergy

A.M. asks from Los Angeles

I recently found out my 2-year-old son is allergic to several different types of nuts. Does anyone have any advice on where I could buy him healthy nut-free foods, wh...