My first was a planned c-section so I've never had a contraction other than the braxton hicks. With this baby there is a slight chance I may get to have him vaginall...
One of my girlfriends has been in labor ALL DAY and it's killing me that this baby isn't here yet!! I swear, other people's labors feel longer, and my first was LONG!...
Hi moms (and dads),
Everyone on here seems to have such great suggestions, so I'm looking to do some brainstorming about pain management during labor. My (very) bri...
Ok, so Im 32 weeks and this is me and my husbands first baby...I was just wondering, will I know when Im actually in labor and are there any signs I should look for t...
My friend just gave birth to her baby girl in a car! She said she just had back pain (back labor) and barely any contractions. Lo and behold before she knew it, she n...
My question is this: Have any of you done a natural labor after doing an epidural with previous labor/delivery? I would like to try natural with just a local for the ...
Hello mamas! Awhile back I asked about my personal dilemma of choosing between an elected 2nd c-section (the first was unplanned, emergency) and VBAC...While it seem...
Does anyone have any experience in labor and delivery at Kaiser? I delivered my first baby at Irvine Regional because Kaiser Lakeview didn't have any beds available f...
At my 40 week appointment today I was told that I am 3 cm dilated and 90% effaced (At 36 weeks I was 2 cm dilated and 75%). My doctor stripped my membranes again (She...
Hi,
I'm due in November and I'm looking for some literature that explains options for labor and delivery (medicated, natural, etc.)in a balanced way. All of the book...
