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Birth Stories	My Beautiful outside homebirth and special surprise baby (Lots of pics in #39 update in #38) 2/7/12 at 11:36pm by thaidyed	2,164	20,933
Homebirth › Homebirth Archives	Christian Midwives in Northern VA Yesterday at 10:10 am by bohogardenia	8,980	125,990
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...	Want UC but dh won't hear of it Today at 12:00 am by starrlamia	6,160	87,586
Cesarean	Do Cesareans limit your family size? 2/8/12 at 8:51pm by Storm Bride	35	488
VBAC	HBA2C with back up OB means a trip to the hospital after successful HB???? Yesterday at 9:33 am by iowaorganic	4,032	42,611
Healing Birth Trauma	Vaginal Pain (8 months) After Childbirth Yesterday at 2:22 pm by mommydesi	509	6,172

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menstrual cups and low cervix started by kltroy (1/6/10 at 7:31pm) 1 2	I had a keeper for years, then switched to the Diva cup (I... 10/11/11 at 4:49pm by HappyMonkey	22	1,548
How to handle the "Loss of a birth"? started by Momma2Jude11 (9/2/11 at 3:15pm)	I really think your DH dropped the ball on being good labor... 10/11/11 at 2:47pm by Ammaarah	11	533
Prodromal labor and no progress started by NYCMomma28 (9/20/11 at 6:47am)	Can I suggest you rest as much as possible. I went through 3... 10/8/11 at 5:36pm by lifeguard	9	428
Unsupportive family, how to deal with? started by mamatogirls (10/1/11 at 3:38pm)	It sounds like you need to have a little confrontation. ... 10/7/11 at 8:34pm by Beccadoula	4	170
Can anyone recommend a hypnobirthing book/CD? started by Sienna-forever (10/5/11 at 7:46am)	Thank you both so much, and thats fine those books look... 10/7/11 at 2:01am by Sienna-forever	6	116
Looking for Midwife in Georgia started by fl mama in ga (9/22/11 at 6:17pm)	Try posting in the Finding Your Tribe forum for Georgia. ... 10/6/11 at 7:46pm by Jaimee	1	54
Footing breech, legs in my vagina and I couldn't feel it?! started by WaitingForKiddos (9/26/11 at 11:51am)	Thanks for the replies ladies! That image makes much more... 10/4/11 at 4:39pm by WaitingForKiddos	4	300
should I switch care providers...again?? started by dds07 (10/2/11 at 12:09pm)	So much of what happens at a hospital birth comes down to the... 10/4/11 at 6:20am by savithny	6	140
Anyone have a fetal lung maturity test at 37.5 weeks? Was it positive? started by Carolyn R (10/3/11 at 2:43pm)	Thanks for the replies so far. It gives me hope that maybe... 10/3/11 at 7:38pm by Carolyn R	3	99
Is it possible to do self-prenatal care and still birth at a birthing center or hospital? started by Sunshine34 (9/24/11 at 9:22pm)	Seriously, for a first pregnancy, you should have some... 9/29/11 at 11:50am by flightgoddess	9	239
Preventing Postpartum Hemmorhage/ boggy uterus, what can you tell me? started by herbsgirl (9/29/11 at 7:35am)	red raspberry leaf tea is often used as a uterine toner, it... 9/29/11 at 9:35am by starrlamia	1	233
Puppp??? started by Momonthego26 (4/23/11 at 4:34pm)	5 days doesn't seem very long compared to the multiple weeks... 9/28/11 at 10:56am by kindyll	11	351
DTD painful...a bit graphic started by AFWife (5/1/11 at 8:10pm)	I am expecting my first child, but a few years back (I was... 9/25/11 at 4:34am by Urchin	14	577
Preeclampsia-post-partum magnesium treatment. started by abbywest (9/23/11 at 11:31am)	Thank you ladies. It is surreal, because I know she is... 9/23/11 at 2:33pm by abbywest	5	149
Help a Midwifery Student! started by mmgarcia (9/22/11 at 10:25am)	Hi! My name is Micki and I am currently enrolled in a class... 9/22/11 at 10:25am by mmgarcia	0	42
A LOT of PP hair loss. Anyone else? started by Beauchamp (9/12/11 at 4:25pm)	I was losing huge wads every day, but now I only a few hairs... 9/21/11 at 9:38pm by mamapigeon	9	155
I HAVE to have a hospital birth and it makes me sad... started by mamatogirls (9/21/11 at 5:54am)	makes sure if you hire a doula that you have an agreement on... 9/21/11 at 10:47am by starrlamia	4	165
How was the birth of your first? started by ZakareyasMama (4/26/11 at 3:15pm) 1 2 3…9	I agree with this, but for some its hard to labor at home... 9/19/11 at 6:58pm by seafox	167	7,328
More anxiety subsequent births?? started by Dandelionkid (9/15/11 at 9:39pm)	Oh, totally. I'm a basketcase. This is #3. Its not pain I'm... 9/19/11 at 11:15am by LiLStar	2	93
Herbs and "preventing" going post date started by Mushy1127 (9/18/11 at 3:11pm)	Hi all- I am about to put in an order on Amazon.com for... 9/18/11 at 3:11pm by Mushy1127	0	60
Vagina opening after childbirth... Tell me the truth here... :-) started by CaliforniaMommy (8/20/11 at 11:18pm)	I had both the feelings you described after the birth of my... 9/18/11 at 6:33am by woodensandals	11	1,089
Breech at 34 weeks started by xzaviers_mama (9/15/11 at 4:36pm)	I've had lots of people recommend the spinningbabies site to... 9/18/11 at 3:15am by xzaviers_mama	2	80
FB users: C-section moms, "If you think of your scar as a smile.." started by seili (9/17/11 at 3:40pm)	Hi, I hope it is okay to post this here. It's a link to a... 9/17/11 at 3:40pm by seili	0	77
Positive induction stories? started by Carolyn R (9/5/11 at 1:17pm)	I had a great induction with my second son (VBAC as well). I... 9/17/11 at 3:17pm by ~Amy~	8	296
Please Share Your Experience: When Were Subsequent Babies Born Compared to Your First? started by tourist. (5/25/11 at 1:19pm) 1 2	Congrats:) 9/17/11 at 3:01pm by ~Amy~	25	574
Poll- did acupuncture help your labor begin? started by hildare (8/25/11 at 6:00am)	I think so. I went a week early and had a fast labor. I also... 9/14/11 at 4:03pm by JudiAU	7	532
Am I the only one with an UGLY post-baby tummy? started by Celticqueen (9/10/11 at 10:44pm)	You soooooo made my day. I love you to pieces and have no... 9/12/11 at 3:54pm by Turquesa	7	361
First PP period started by icy02 (7/11/11 at 8:34pm)	I exclusively pumped for the first year, and it wasn't until... 9/12/11 at 12:22pm by lunabin	16	469
Irritated with DH started by Mama~Love (9/9/11 at 6:05am)	What I heard when I read this was "why worry about something,... 9/12/11 at 12:12pm by lunabin	3	185
Rectal pressure started by Lisa1970 (9/8/11 at 7:04pm)	I think it's stress on your pelvic floor. Mine started... 9/9/11 at 1:03pm by PinkBunch	2	100
Cyst-like lumps in labia? started by RabbitMomma (8/21/11 at 6:10am)	Glad to hear and thanks for letting us know . 9/9/11 at 12:19pm by mwherbs	5	671
Unsavory business practice or completely acceptable? started by anonimommy (7/26/11 at 6:32am)	Not fraud plain and simple. As there is an established... 9/9/11 at 12:02pm by mwherbs	19	1,146
more then one c section started by aishi666 (8/9/11 at 2:18am)	The article said "approaching 100%" after four c-sections.... 9/7/11 at 10:32pm by Storm Bride	9	580
If you have had 3 or more... started by emily24 (8/17/11 at 4:37pm)	#1 41w6d #2 35w5d (died prior to birth, labor was... 9/6/11 at 6:53am by L J	18	635
VBAC - WWYD? started by Ninetales (8/27/11 at 8:43pm)	Ultimately, I do not care either. All I care is that they... 9/5/11 at 11:02pm by Alenushka	17	565
Breech Concerns started by alexis2233 (9/2/11 at 7:15pm)	My third was breech till after 37 weeks, then turned 12... 9/5/11 at 10:55am by carseatqueen	2	225
Questions to ask when hiring a doula? started by NicaG (8/21/11 at 6:46pm)	keep in mind not all doulas are moms too and not all doulas... 9/1/11 at 4:38pm by starrlamia	3	502
Birth Statue started by kangaroomum25 (2/23/09 at 11:08pm)	ever figure this out? 8/31/11 at 8:41am by magreen	3	469
X-Posted in I'm Pregnant - Placenta Pills While Pregnant started by Nicole730 (7/28/11 at 7:29pm)	That makes sense about the balance of hormones. Hmm.. I... 8/30/11 at 2:23pm by Nicole730	6	550
Cord blood banking vs. delayed cord clamping. started by thefreckledmama (10/6/09 at 8:55pm) 1 2	I would be interested in this too... from what I understand... 8/30/11 at 3:14am by Mommel	22	1,328
Im having my 5th baby...I just lost my mucous plug about a 1/2 hour ago, and am having slight... started by wagnermama (8/28/11 at 7:52pm)	It's probably worth putting in a call to your doctor or... 8/28/11 at 8:01pm by dogmom327	2	393
Placentas! Capsules and other questions? started by Mushy1127 (8/26/11 at 8:45pm)	I love the idea of planting it... but this is our "right now"... 8/27/11 at 4:47pm by Mushy1127	3	344
Placenta - How can I keep it? started by Moxie Miyamoto (8/8/11 at 5:11pm)	We made a joke about eating it "haha Did you hear about those... 8/26/11 at 10:36pm by Mushy1127	3	430
how to avoid induction? started by sarika (8/22/11 at 9:37am)	I had two post-date inductions. One medicated and one not.... 8/26/11 at 9:48pm by Mushy1127	9	575
talk to me about spinal/ epidural meds and options.... started by hildare (7/20/11 at 12:12pm) 1 2	Just wanted to say that for those of you who got super worked... 8/26/11 at 7:52pm by 1stTimeMama4-...	32	1,360
How long after birth did it take you to feel good enough to go out? started by Snowflake777 (6/16/11 at 3:42pm) 1 2	With my first I tore and was out the next day. Second, no... 8/25/11 at 11:10pm by Honey693	38	1,258
Does this appear to be diastasis recti, loose skin, fat or just stretched abdominal muscles... started by newmommy1987 (8/25/11 at 10:19am)	I am 9 months post partum and I gave birth to a 9lb 23 inch... 8/25/11 at 10:19am by newmommy1987	0	133
Does this appear to be diastasis recti, loose skin, fat or just stretched abdominal muscles... started by newmommy1987 (8/25/11 at 10:18am)	I am 9 months post partum and I gave birth to a 9lb 23 inch... 8/25/11 at 10:18am by newmommy1987	0	102
Friend in labor...quick question!!! started by Chiroalltheway (8/24/11 at 5:56am)	Chiroalltheway- How is your friend? Has she had her baby?... 8/25/11 at 8:13am by Lish	2	438
Pregnancy, Natural Childbirth and a Fractured Pelvis... started by Jewels* (8/18/11 at 7:27pm)	THANK-YOU Jane!!!! You have absolutely reassured me :) I... 8/24/11 at 7:36am by Jewels*	4	620