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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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Excess amniotic fluid - when is it a problem? started by MittensKittens (7/28/10 at 3:19pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Vaquitita thanks for that link,... 7/29/10 at 7:57pm by JessicaS	9	638
increased lochia? started by moonmama22 (7/24/10 at 5:30pm)	The same things happened to me, too. I had hardly any lochia,... 7/29/10 at 7:26pm by GreenMomPhD	4	548
What kind of bag to pack? (pedantry) started by Ambivalent Dreams (7/29/10 at 8:47am)	: We did two bags - one for labour and one for the 'stay'... 7/29/10 at 3:34pm by Twinklefae	2	257
Does the brand of witch hazel matter? started by Ambivalent Dreams (7/28/10 at 12:59pm)	it is what is available simply an will reduce swelling - I... 7/29/10 at 1:13pm by mwherbs	2	264
What do you do for newborn care started by Wendy HS (7/25/10 at 6:30pm)	As for jaundice. Two of mine were born in a hospital and they... 7/29/10 at 11:18am by terra-pip	4	469
Hiccups and baby position? started by babycatcher12 (7/28/10 at 2:36am)	Thanks! I'm know he's head down, but I'm curious about... 7/29/10 at 1:07am by babycatcher12	4	344
Natural Birth Wanted. Should I be "practicing" something? started by Ambivalent Dreams (7/19/10 at 3:03pm)	I'm not sure that practicing per se is necessary...definitely... 7/28/10 at 8:40pm by bluebirdmama	18	940
Help! They are trying to take away my natural twin birth! started by SashaBreeze (7/22/10 at 11:12pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by SashaBreeze 1. Do you think it... 7/28/10 at 7:34pm by cdahlgrd	22	1,417
Postpartum TMI (hemrroids or more?) started by CoBabyMaker (7/27/10 at 10:17am)	Hope you feel better soon. I noticed Yeast Gard made some... 7/28/10 at 2:50pm by terra-pip	3	327
Letting go of fear that I won't go into labor on my own. started by mrsdocmartin (7/27/10 at 1:04pm)	I was induced at 42 weeks with my first. Second time around I... 7/28/10 at 12:40pm by Mama2Kayla	7	363
Have You Labored Alone? (In hospital, birth clinic, etc.) started by umsami (7/17/10 at 11:32am)	I've never done it, but I'm feeling the same as you. I'm... 7/28/10 at 8:40am by Anna's Lovey	9	676
Facebook Face-off about birth started by wombatclay (7/27/10 at 6:51pm)	This thread has been removed. When posting, please keep the... 7/27/10 at 6:51pm by wombatclay	0	238
post c-section hospital stay? started by aikigypsy (7/22/10 at 8:07am) 1 2	Thanks for all the replies. I think I will be anxious to get... 7/27/10 at 4:59pm by aikigypsy	22	892
Hematoma treatment? started by Clairesoula (7/27/10 at 4:44pm)	I just celebrated dd's 1st birthday and realized today that... 7/27/10 at 4:44pm by Clairesoula	0	161
mommas who had their 3rd? started by mommyo3lilbeans (7/26/10 at 3:22am)	My 3rd L&D was my only completely naturally occurring labor... 7/27/10 at 9:46am by happyblessedmama	8	348
c section scar itchy started by mom2happy (7/25/10 at 10:30pm)	great, now my scar is itching! I don't know how to put this... 7/26/10 at 1:39am by texmati	3	332
About how long does it take the cord to stop pulsating? started by smeep (7/25/10 at 11:22pm)	they stop pulsing anywhere from a few minutes to an hour. as... 7/26/10 at 1:21am by Wittyone	1	363
For those who hate feeling "watched" during labor... started by homemademom (7/23/10 at 8:48pm)	I don't like being "watched" and I don't like strangers... 7/26/10 at 12:43am by crittersmom	8	536
When/How can I bathe the baby? started by Ambivalent Dreams (7/23/10 at 5:00pm)	DS was 2 weeks old when we first bathed him and I think I... 7/25/10 at 9:05pm by tanyalynn	14	592
Boiling down the birth plan started by MyFullHouse (7/23/10 at 1:12pm)	I love that you are approaching this from a 'friendly'... 7/25/10 at 6:33pm by chellebee	6	317
leaving umbilical cord attached until it drains?? started by starbyfar7 (7/24/10 at 12:33am)	This is essentially what we did, though I birthed the... 7/24/10 at 11:43pm by XanaduMama	12	1,080
Please help!! Rhogam shot still have questions started by Wendy HS (6/8/10 at 7:14pm) 1 2	I've had Rhogam shots every pregnancy and after every birth.... 7/24/10 at 9:49pm by terra-pip	31	3,034
Cervix in late pregnancy? started by mummy2jess (7/22/10 at 6:38pm)	He is probably talking about the edge of the cervix.... 7/24/10 at 6:14pm by carliec76	1	229
early phase of labor started by suddenlyamama (7/23/10 at 3:22pm)	Most women, IME, have some low/sacral area pain as baby... 7/24/10 at 6:04am by MsBlack	2	236
Do any birth interventions affect these things (vitamin levels, etc.)? started by smeep (7/23/10 at 11:45pm)	I know with vitamin D, a lot of people are deficient. We all... 7/24/10 at 12:03am by jennica	1	194
Suggestions to Give labour a boost started by allgirls (7/23/10 at 9:15pm)	She is at 8-10 minutes apart now..no let up...she still... 7/23/10 at 10:43pm by allgirls	2	261
post partum herbal bath vs not started by rachie (7/23/10 at 2:32pm)	I would have loved to, but my obgyn said it is dangerous to... 7/23/10 at 9:33pm by nia82	4	276
S/O - Justified reasons for an episiotomy? started by MittensKittens (7/23/10 at 4:57am)	I would say it is justified if a woman knows she wants one. 7/23/10 at 8:21pm by Magali	19	679
baby weight... started by Rosebelle (7/23/10 at 7:25pm)	I have a 5 week old. I also have a sprained pelvis so I can't... 7/23/10 at 7:25pm by Rosebelle	0	186
What temperature do you dehydrate placenta at? started by Juise (7/18/10 at 10:31pm)	I read somewhere (but this is with using the oven) 200... 7/23/10 at 2:40pm by rachie	2	418
Anyone ever experienced this during childbirth... started by Casey44 (6/20/10 at 4:43pm) 1 2	I had pain in my thighs like that with my first labor. I also... 7/23/10 at 2:38pm by LiLStar	30	1,797
Hoping for unmedicated birth 3rd time around! started by laurashum (7/22/10 at 9:56am)	Quote: Originally Posted by laurashum everyone I talk to... 7/23/10 at 1:46pm by MegBoz	2	230
Info on tears vs. episiotomy? started by Lemoncello (7/22/10 at 5:54pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Gena 22 Another thing to... 7/23/10 at 12:25pm by Asiago	13	416
Observations on Birth Plans started by Turquesa (7/17/10 at 11:34pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by umsami In the city where I live... 7/23/10 at 11:24am by MegBoz	14	829
Stabbing low back pain, labor? started by mrsdocmartin (7/22/10 at 11:57am)	I don't want to get your hopes up, but it might just be baby... 7/22/10 at 9:26pm by cathicog	3	292
Induction contractions versus natural contractions started by MammaB21 (7/14/10 at 5:39pm)	I was induced with Pit, and it took FOREVER to get to 6cm... 7/22/10 at 8:30pm by GreenMomPhD	9	802
Prenatal Chiropractic Benefits? started by LilMommaR (7/15/10 at 12:56am)	I went to a chiropractor for both of my pregnancies. My... 7/22/10 at 8:23pm by GreenMomPhD	12	612
sorry in advance this is sort of a gross question started by suddenlyamama (7/21/10 at 2:57pm)	I'm just here to echo the thoughts of the other posters. It... 7/22/10 at 6:54pm by momasana	4	348
Birth Preferences, which matter most? started by WifeofAnt (7/14/10 at 3:16pm) 1 2	Yeah I have a doula. Squat bar? As in over the bed or on the... 7/22/10 at 3:32pm by WifeofAnt	34	1,298
How did you fix your postpartum Abdominal Separation? (diastasis recti) started by GuavaGirl (7/21/10 at 12:45am)	re: the size of my pregnant belly. I had a very big belly... 7/22/10 at 2:25pm by Storm Bride	8	1,399
From homebirth to hospital birth? started by annettemarie (7/21/10 at 7:42pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by annettemarie FWIW, there hasn't... 7/22/10 at 12:40pm by MegBoz	14	517
Easing Family Member Birth Worries? started by LilMommaR (7/19/10 at 8:51pm)	PPs have had lots of great advice and I'm happy that you had... 7/22/10 at 12:40pm by JessieBird	18	639
Would you pay $1800 for this? started by mrsdocmartin (7/21/10 at 10:27am)	Quote: Originally Posted by loveneverfails OP, if you had a... 7/22/10 at 10:11am by mrsdocmartin	13	650
Hypnobabies for sale? started by mauraa629 (7/22/10 at 8:25am)	I found mine on ebay. It was about $80 which is about half... 7/22/10 at 9:48am by laurashum	1	174
Ugh. What to do? (MW/OB situation) started by homemademom (7/21/10 at 3:08pm)	Good luck interviewing! It is awesome that you have an OB... 7/22/10 at 3:54am by chellebee	6	526
Anyone deliver your baby out of the country? started by Mamato3wild ponnie (7/10/10 at 11:14pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Bellabaz You are an american... 7/21/10 at 5:37pm by Pippi L.	5	650
Help! I wrote another long one... sorry but please help! started by Lucy&Jude'sMama (7/21/10 at 12:33am)	Thank you all for your kind words and advice! My biggest... 7/21/10 at 4:36pm by Lucy&Jude'sMama	8	422
My situation and how to make the best of it... started by Lucy&Jude'sMama (7/20/10 at 3:25pm)	If you do end up in the hospital,-Fetal monitoring. The belly... 7/21/10 at 12:38pm by kcparker	9	585
please, tell me great things about labor started by clavicula (7/19/05 at 5:54am) 1 2 3…7	I love this thread and it made me tear up to read it...:-) My... 7/20/10 at 7:46pm by Mountaingirl79	132	27,508
Monitoring baby during labor, options... started by Woodland (7/15/10 at 11:51pm)	For me, the EFM being strapped to me didn't bother me (though... 7/20/10 at 2:12pm by Quinalla	13	523