I was hoping for a completely intervention free birth but because of a higher risk of bleeding, my ob is insisting that I be on an epidural in case they need to go qu...
I had what they say is a 3rd degree tear during the birth of my son, and the more I read, the more I think it may be closer to a 4th degree tear. I'm just desperate ...
Hello. I am a first time poster and pregnant with my first child. I have always assumed that I would have an epidural during child birth to minimize the pain. But now...
I am currently 36 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child. I had a really hard delivery with the first - got induced at 40 wks, 5 days, 26 hour labor, epidural didn't work,...
I am a first time mom and I was discussing birth options with my OB. I have the option to have a scheduled c-section and I am highly considering this. I've had a lapa...
Hi ladies. A little background: I delivered my son vaginally two years ago and to sum it up I had a big baby which caused me an episiotomy, which didn't heal right, a...
I am in the process of the pre surgical work up phase for a urethral sling procedure for stress incontinence. Has anyone had this procedure? What results have you h...
I am almost 36 weeks pregnant with my first, and my husband and I just found out that our little girl is already 8 pounds, 1 ounce. We are still in shock. That puts t...
When my son was born last January, my epidural was patchy at best. I had relief for about 45 minutes, and then the pain gradually became stronger. A 2nd dose was gi...
I am scheduled to deliver via c-section next Thursday. I delivered my other two children vaginally. What can I expect after the surgery and for the recovery? I wou...
