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Unassisted Childbirth Unassisted Childbirth refers to intentionally laboring and birthing without the presence of a professional birth attendant. This is a forum for support, respectful requests for...	Would you UC again? Today at 11:54 am by eknuckles	6,228	88,352
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Placenta fragment retained for over a year started by jellob3p0 (9/28/09 at 2:26am)	I just want to cry, you are the first bit of info I have... 2/16/12 at 8:12pm by Sjones	6	706
What really helped you during labor? started by phathui5 (3/10/11 at 11:11am) 1 2	What really helped you during labor? Having a focus spot. I... 2/16/12 at 3:24pm by StephandOwen	24	1,011
How do you leave an OB for homebirth? (on good terms) started by 1babysmom (2/12/12 at 9:46am)	For what it's worth, I started my pregnancy at a big hospital... 2/14/12 at 7:08pm by MaeBird	7	161
Positive Hospital Birth Stories started by EllaS (1/4/12 at 7:11pm)	My first time was very pleasant. My nurses were very helpful... 2/13/12 at 12:44pm by AImom	19	428
Has anyone had to do a 2 hour glucose test for gest diabetes? started by paintedbison (2/1/12 at 2:02pm)	Ugh! I HATE them! I have had to do the second one TWICE! That... 2/13/12 at 12:30pm by AImom	4	103
What is wrong with me? started by Adaline'sMama (2/9/12 at 5:29am)	Wonderful, glad you are okay! 2/11/12 at 6:47pm by dovemama	6	207
How much weight do you lose on the day of birth? started by Adaline'sMama (1/5/12 at 5:26pm)	I gained 7lbs with this last pregnancy of mine. I weighed 149... 2/9/12 at 6:21am by MidwifeErika	13	499
Multiparous moms: how far dilated were you prior to active labor? started by Jaimee (12/1/11 at 7:47am)	Thanks for all the input ladies! As it turned out, I was... 2/8/12 at 9:23am by Jaimee	15	370
Can you please share your placenta encapsulation experience? started by Adaline'sMama (2/7/12 at 11:12am)	I got about 100 pills myself. I had half of them from the raw... 2/8/12 at 6:54am by terraka	3	123
Super short perineum Yikes!!! C-section?? started by pineapplehorse (1/22/12 at 5:54pm) 1 2	I'm just boggling at the thought of a foot long incision for... 2/7/12 at 7:55am by happyblessedmama	30	981
Saying no to residents in the delivery room? started by LillianB (2/7/12 at 4:47am)	I used to work in a teaching hospital. And, regardless of... 2/7/12 at 5:04am by wishin'&hopin'	2	133
The Phrase "Traditional Midwifery" - negative? started by MegBoz (11/17/10 at 12:58pm) 1 2	Traditional Midwifery is the name of my midwife friend's... 2/4/12 at 9:59pm by Beccadoula	21	737
too late for placenta smoothies? started by milomama (1/31/12 at 8:49am)	My dd was born 16 days ago at home, the placenta went in the... 1/31/12 at 8:49am by milomama	0	37
Extreem preterm labor - experiences? started by Seie (1/23/12 at 1:31am)	I am so very sorry for your loss. Do you know if they... 1/31/12 at 5:28am by rnra	13	266
Short survey on placenta encapsulation / consumption started by miche28 (1/29/12 at 11:55pm)	Following discussions with several IBCLC networking groups... 1/29/12 at 11:55pm by miche28	0	38
Fish Oil/CLO and Vitamin E...how do they affect birth? started by 1babysmom (1/29/12 at 9:04am)	I have heard the same about vitamin E and was more diligent... 1/29/12 at 10:04pm by 1babysmom	2	84
"Normal" bleeding during birth/before placenta vs NO bleeding? started by 1babysmom (1/29/12 at 8:53am)	I have often noticed a bit of bleeding as a woman reached... 1/29/12 at 3:33pm by katelove	6	166
Orgasmic Birth.... started by surism (11/25/11 at 10:40am)	Thank you guys for replying, it is nice to know you have all... 1/27/12 at 3:38pm by surism	13	357
Braxton Hicks vs. "real" contractions....? started by justKate (1/25/12 at 8:41pm)	That's sort of what I was thinking. I'm really hoping to... 1/27/12 at 12:22pm by justKate	3	127
I retained placenta...medical negligence?? started by MichelleDaron (1/25/12 at 5:56pm)	A lot depends on details. Are you looking to sue? Most of... 1/25/12 at 7:52pm by Alenushka	2	192
Details on Giving Birth at the Farm started by NancyPark (1/19/12 at 3:00pm)	I m in NY too and that would be my dream birth 1/20/12 at 6:38pm by meaganhope21	1	174
bad luck with episiotomy started by olivia1111 (1/15/12 at 9:10pm)	You aren't hyper mobile or anything like that? Only thing I... 1/20/12 at 1:04pm by tireesix	3	136
waters broke last night but not in pain and no contractions - is this normal? started by bumblebeth (1/13/12 at 2:41pm)	Thanks honey - I passed the message on and Alexander James... 1/19/12 at 11:19am by bumblebeth	2	130
...moved started by P.J. (1/17/12 at 9:14am)	...moved 1/17/12 at 9:14am by P.J.	0	17
Ds upset while I was telling our birth story started by mkat83 (1/14/12 at 9:20pm)	I agree that he was most likely picking up on something you... 1/15/12 at 11:15am by ananas	4	225
Visualization to Encourage Labor started by Belleweather (1/4/12 at 7:50pm)	Visualization can be a positive and empowering experience. ... 1/14/12 at 9:28am by NicoleT	6	82
Cats and newborn started by AlwaysPraying (1/13/12 at 10:56pm)	thanks a lot! 1/14/12 at 7:06am by AlwaysPraying	2	66
Sell me on a VBAC please! started by tangledblue (9/18/11 at 6:43pm)	its funny I know exactly what you mean. Its was kinda like a... 1/12/12 at 10:57pm by dakotablue	10	315
difference between mucus plug and bloody show started by MamaDee4 (7/22/06 at 1:40pm)	Did this thread answer the question you had? If not,... 1/11/12 at 11:14am by AdinaL	9	173,350
What to wear? started by randic116 (12/15/11 at 1:13pm)	I really like Binsi skirts. 1/11/12 at 9:21am by HypRN	11	221
8 months later, stabbing abdominal pain? started by cowgirlup07 (1/10/12 at 12:27pm)	thank you so much for being that understand to my situation.... 1/10/12 at 6:05pm by cowgirlup07	2	75
I think my vagina has imploded! started by texmati (2/21/11 at 6:03pm)	Did yoU ever get a diagnosis for this? I am going through the... 1/10/12 at 4:49pm by 2cutekids	9	824
Looking for a family who will let me photograph their birth experience started by Jenna Cole (1/10/12 at 10:28am)	(Admins if there is a better place for me to post this,... 1/10/12 at 10:28am by Jenna Cole	0	59
3 months after rupture and c/s, still bleeding? started by rareimer (12/16/11 at 12:24pm)	I would recommend a call to the OB. I had post partum... 1/10/12 at 4:45am by andersonsmama	1	74
What did you do with your pets when you laboured at home? started by Celticqueen (12/21/11 at 7:56am)	my sisters cats were all pretty social during her labour, the... 1/9/12 at 11:01am by starrlamia	11	166
talk to me about tubal ligation. anyone? started by hildare (12/6/11 at 10:51am)	please make sure to google "post tubal ligation syndrome"... 1/6/12 at 3:35pm by A&A	17	293
Postpartum corset recommendations? started by Celticqueen (12/7/11 at 10:01pm)	I used a Belly Bandit last time, Im not sure if that is the... 1/5/12 at 5:39pm by Adaline'sMama	2	143
Sore Cervix/Pelvic floor pain in early pregnancy started by micahsmom1025 (1/4/12 at 6:22am)	I just joined as a result of seeing a post in 10/2008 by... 1/4/12 at 6:22am by micahsmom1025	0	520
Good info on why inducing for "big baby" isn't usually recommended? started by stardogs (12/19/11 at 10:42pm)	That's GREAT!!!! My Aunt, 100 ponds soaking wet, gave birth... 1/3/12 at 7:30am by sahmof2girls	15	338
I need homebirthers to help me with my final paper for my BSN please. started by misidawnrn (11/30/11 at 8:16pm)	1) I was 22 when I planned a homebirth with DD1 but it turned... 1/1/12 at 1:38pm by tireesix	2	71
Experience with Intraveneous Pain Relief during Labour ie: Pethidine, Fentanyl, Diamorphine? started by orvis (11/6/11 at 2:59am) 1 2 3	I had a single injection of pethidine (or at least, I think... 12/30/11 at 8:51am by amautik	40	939
Vitamin K Shot? started by vonn's_mama (6/23/09 at 4:42pm) 1 2	I know this is an old post, but since it was bumped, I want... 12/22/11 at 1:40pm by aeterna	38	1,707
cord cutting during an emergency started by llwr (12/9/11 at 12:28pm)	The reason cited for cutting the cord during resuscitative... 12/21/11 at 5:16pm by holly6737	3	181
Would you go to a post birth spa? started by pensor (11/28/11 at 5:32pm)	No. I don't think this sounds supportive of breastfeeding at... 12/20/11 at 3:12pm by JudiAU	13	241
Doula for IU North Hospital? started by CrisM2 (12/19/11 at 12:19pm)	I am looking for a doula who has delivered babies at IU North... 12/19/11 at 12:19pm by CrisM2	0	21
If you are in labor, but OB says to not come in..... started by Lisa1970 (11/30/11 at 3:48pm)	I can't believe everything you have gone through. First-- my... 12/14/11 at 7:12pm by Mizelenius	13	558
36 weeks and 5 days pregnant started by SophiasMommy (12/8/11 at 12:27am)	She very likely meant to say "scared". 12/14/11 at 4:26pm by Mulvah	10	425
Have you had a c-section? started by parsley (11/7/11 at 11:03am)	I had 3 c/sections and one vaginal birth (VBA3C). 12/11/11 at 8:32pm by neveraim	11	240
membrane stripping - group b strep +? started by mckittre (12/26/10 at 9:52am)	Glad u had ur baby and all worked out well... i would have... 12/11/11 at 6:08pm by breen	11	1,441
Lotus Birth..what a oncall midwife told me..... started by Mamato3wild ponnie (2/3/11 at 8:36am)	The attention the placenta needs is minimal. After the... 12/11/11 at 3:47pm by sam pearson	12	975