Simmons - Natural vs. Epidural

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Natural Childbirth

May 15, 2012 S.S. asks from New York

I am PG with my 3rd child and due in 3 weeks. For both my other 2 PG's I went into the hospital with full intend to have an epidural. I really would like to try natur...

My first I had an epidural. About 10 hours of labor - about 7 of it hard - and appreciated the absence of pain. My body felt like it had been hit by a truck, but t...
Here's my labor story (The short version): At 5:30 am I woke up and realized that my water "broke". I called my hospital and they gave me some of the scariest news e...
Fear causes pain. Childbirth doesn't actually hurt that much, if you are relaxed and in the right frame of mind. If you can, watch lots of clips of women giving birt...

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Homefirst Anyone?

February 14, 2009 T.P. asks from Chicago

Hi Moms, Just wondering if any of you used Homefirst for your home birth? I am looking for people who have had first-hand experiences with them. How does the pract...

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Homebirth/Hypnobirthing/Waterbirth

July 22, 2008 A.S. asks from Chicago

I am new to the area and am trying to find CNM who does homebirths. I am willing to actually move if needed to be closer to one. I am also interested in WaterBirth an...

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Thinking of a Homebirth

April 30, 2007 E.M. asks from Chicago

Our first baby was breech, and that's the only reason I had to have a c-section. I REALLY hope I don't ever have to go through that again. Not that I didn't recover ...

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Does Milk Come in on Own When Scheduling a C Section?

February 13, 2009 T.A. asks from Salinas

I had my daughter almost 4 yrs ago went into labor then c section I already had milk the day after. This time I am scheduling a c section so will my body know to prod...

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Expecting Our First Baby, Need ALL Sorts of Help!

November 4, 2008 K.L. asks from San Diego

My husband and I are expecting our first baby at the end of January. I just feel at lost for what to expect about anything and everything. We are so exciting about ...

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Please Help, Son Not Sleeping Through Night

February 24, 2008 J.O. asks from Washington DC

Hi, My son is now 9 months old and still not sleeping through the night. He gets up twice for a bottle and sometimes just because! I tried letting him cry once and he...

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