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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	Want a homebirth in Grand Rapids, but don’t have a home…or an apartment…lol Today at 4:40 am by birthgreeter	8,980	125,991
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...	Is anyone considering not get a birth certificate for their child? Today at 4:29 am by DoubleDouble	6,160	87,587
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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when water breaks, no labor follows started by hildare (7/15/10 at 5:11pm)	I think every birth is different but with me, I think head... 7/20/10 at 1:21pm by ellairiesmom	9	803
Recovery from shoulder dystocia/suprapubic pressure?? started by 2sweetboysmom (7/18/10 at 7:13pm)	Made an appointment for myself with the chiropractor. Already... 7/20/10 at 12:32pm by 2sweetboysmom	10	669
Signing an AMA and insurance started by mrsdocmartin (7/19/10 at 9:48am)	I passed along a link in that other discussion- it is... 7/19/10 at 7:19pm by mwherbs	8	453
Question for self-checking moms or midwives started by sarahmatlock (7/19/10 at 12:39am)	Don't double posts rock!? Liz 7/19/10 at 5:02pm by dachshundqueen	5	381
Who controls childbirth — expectant moms or doctors? started by mommamisty (7/14/10 at 4:06am) 1 2 3 4	I think that you have misunderstood me. I am not suggesting... 7/19/10 at 3:51pm by sheashea	71	2,661
How long until the real thing! started by mrsdocmartin (7/15/10 at 9:05am)	Quote: Originally Posted by XanaduMama I would work really... 7/19/10 at 9:34am by mrsdocmartin	5	359
When did your water break? started by organicpapayamama (3/22/10 at 9:59am) 1 2 3 4 5	Well, I have two babies. With the first, water broke in... 7/19/10 at 4:15am by EdnaMarie	89	3,208
Laborade recipes? started by Ambivalent Dreams (7/15/10 at 4:01pm)	Hi there, About 20 hours into my labor I didn't feel like... 7/18/10 at 10:04pm by sammymama	5	499
Heavier bleeding 2wks postpartum? started by slsurface (7/18/10 at 4:38pm)	Over-exerting yourself can bring on more bleeding after it... 7/18/10 at 8:53pm by MsBlack	1	237
An induction or c-section for a truly big baby? started by 2sweetboysmom (7/5/10 at 3:08pm) 1 2 3	Yay!! Thanks for the update! Congrats, 2sweetboysmom! 7/17/10 at 9:13pm by Storm Bride	59	3,145
Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, MN started by poorlittlefish (7/17/10 at 2:38pm)	Often times, people on this website are very anti-OB and... 7/17/10 at 2:38pm by poorlittlefish	0	283
Info on Stadol started by cappuccinosmom (7/16/10 at 1:19am)	Thanks all, this is very enlightening. Obviously, some people... 7/17/10 at 11:29am by cappuccinosmom	14	585
confidentiality with doulas/midwives- vent/question started by KellyandKatie (6/21/10 at 4:01pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by MsBlack This is something that... 7/17/10 at 8:30am by sweet.p	47	2,488
SPD help between pregnancies? started by CookAMH (7/9/10 at 1:56am)	* 7/17/10 at 3:19am by maotmsmi	2	228
If you were induced with your first labor, how did your second labor go? started by Thalia (7/9/10 at 3:24pm) 1 2	I was induced with my first child. I stalled at 4 cm -- I was... 7/16/10 at 7:45pm by shells_n_cheese	21	1,160
First time Momma Needing some help started by MrsSmith0602 (7/11/10 at 10:02pm) 1 2	I totally agree with what everyone else said. I know it can... 7/16/10 at 4:27pm by kltroy	20	801
Nasty homebirth midwives - a taboo? started by MittensKittens (7/11/10 at 5:40am) 1 2	yep sounds like a bit of prejudice there. what I use to do... 7/16/10 at 8:40am by mwherbs	20	1,476
My "A Baby Story" Homebirth! started by Chavelamomela (7/1/10 at 12:39am) 1 2	so so beautiful; thanks so much for sharing! Elish looks... 7/16/10 at 3:42am by mum4vr	24	1,520
still confused by mestrual cycle after baby started by papaya-luv (7/2/10 at 12:31am)	Hi mamas, thanks for posting about your experiences, its... 7/16/10 at 1:39am by papaya-luv	15	671
Those who use castor oil or blue/black cohosh to induce - why? started by MittensKittens (7/15/10 at 5:59am)	I used castor oil to start my labor with my 3rd birth. I was... 7/16/10 at 1:14am by donutmolly	11	678
Hair loss after birth - when does it stop? started by ACsMom (7/14/10 at 2:03pm)	My hair stopped falling out at around 9 months pp. I started... 7/16/10 at 12:35am by holothuroidea	6	368
Not that I didn't know already... started by KaylaBeanie (7/15/10 at 11:22pm)	Oh yikes. 7/16/10 at 12:17am by cappuccinosmom	4	282
what is the freakin' deal - or what would ina may say started by mizznicole (7/13/10 at 3:53pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by LiLStar I'm having trouble with... 7/15/10 at 11:29pm by kltroy	15	708
How to BALANCE plans for a natural birth + positive outlook, against acceptance that you can’t... started by MegBoz (7/13/10 at 12:08pm) 1 2	I go in planning for and focusing on a natural birth with the... 7/15/10 at 5:33pm by Veritaserum	22	768
roids started by mizznicole (7/15/10 at 3:28pm)	I'm wondering what you moms did to heal or prevent... 7/15/10 at 3:28pm by mizznicole	0	188
Birth pool - which one? started by rachie (7/15/10 at 1:48pm)	My midwife just informed me that her pro grade pool has a... 7/15/10 at 1:48pm by rachie	0	136
Childbirth/pregnancy books you are loving? started by Blessed_Bess (7/12/10 at 1:11pm)	Heart & Hands (by Elizabeth Davis i believe), The Baby... 7/15/10 at 1:42am by Aka mommy	15	385
Do I need a doula for a VBAC? started by boatbaby (7/12/10 at 11:45pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by cherrybomb i'd strongly suggest... 7/14/10 at 11:37pm by KaliShanti	8	329
X-Posted - Contraction length started by Terrilein (7/14/10 at 3:04am)	I had coupled contrations for around the last 10 hrs of my... 7/14/10 at 9:19pm by Xavismom	3	250
holding baby's head in - delay delivery? started by TCA2008 (7/13/10 at 11:29pm)	I'm not sure you'd need any research references for this. I... 7/14/10 at 9:04pm by MsBlack	13	617
need insight from birth professionals- long post started by ebbb (7/14/10 at 1:14pm)	To answer your first question, sometimes it's very easy to... 7/14/10 at 3:52pm by cileag	1	318
How do I choose a doctor? started by Traci422 (7/14/10 at 2:00am)	Quote: Originally Posted by AlexisT IMO, you are better off... 7/14/10 at 3:23pm by MegBoz	8	298
Cesarean Support Binder Question started by trimestersdoula (7/13/10 at 6:37pm)	Not sure if I put this in the right place so please feel free... 7/13/10 at 6:37pm by trimestersdoula	0	182
Healthier maternal diet = smaller baby? started by Carolyn R (7/13/10 at 1:07am)	Well, exercising through your pregnancy leads to smaller... 7/13/10 at 3:57pm by MegBoz	5	445
AquaDoula or Birth in a Box? started by j4ino (6/25/10 at 11:10pm)	I love the BPIAB and use it about 20 times a year in my... 7/13/10 at 1:13am by Defenestrator	5	385
big baby birth stories started by sanguine_speed (4/22/10 at 2:59pm)	My babies are small-to-average...but my great-grandmother is... 7/13/10 at 12:59am by babyjelly	16	831
Lifting toddler after c-section? started by proudmama4 (7/11/10 at 7:15pm)	I'm 2 weeks post-section and I can pick up my 25lb toddler if... 7/12/10 at 10:49pm by Friday13th	5	2,351
postpartum bleeding or period? weird started by crystal_buffaloe (7/11/10 at 12:11am)	I'd bet it's from the Depot shot. I got the shot a few years... 7/12/10 at 1:24pm by MammaB21	2	284
Meconium in waters with SCHEDULED c-section started by bubbamummy (7/12/10 at 1:05am)	Mec can be a sign of distress in the weeks leading up to the... 7/12/10 at 11:16am by Sudonk	4	558
IYO does this constitute a medical need? started by PeachyKeen (7/9/10 at 5:31am)	so are the non=reactive strips from the baby sleeping at the... 7/12/10 at 1:48am by mwherbs	5	513
is firm belly normal after c-section? started by proudmama4 (7/7/10 at 2:55pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by proudmama4 thanks all, sounds... 7/12/10 at 12:21am by Storm Bride	9	557
Anyone NOT able to have an unmedicated birth? started by crunchy_mommy (7/9/10 at 9:32pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by bri276 I agree, and that's why... 7/11/10 at 7:58pm by CherryBomb	36	1,453
New study showing homebirth increases risk of nenonatal death. Thoughts? started by loraxc (7/1/10 at 3:38pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by Turquesa I'm not sure I... 7/11/10 at 11:43am by bailefeliz	89	4,926
the thread "Help me help a mama that is in labor right now..." started by mandib50 (7/11/10 at 2:28am)	has been removed pending moderator review. thanks for your... 7/11/10 at 2:28am by mandib50	0	204
Birth Photography started by KaliShanti (7/9/10 at 11:26pm)	oh how i wish you were in my area. those pics are beautiful!!! 7/10/10 at 7:41pm by fyrwmn	5	381
If you got an amnio for lung development (and had gestational diabetes)... started by Headmeister (7/9/10 at 9:11am)	I've had 2 lung amnios, one at 36 weeks 0 days and one at 37... 7/10/10 at 5:31pm by liseux	2	491
What is my back doing? Contractions? started by L J (7/10/10 at 5:20pm)	I am 29+ weeks with baby #2. Yesterday morning, I woke up... 7/10/10 at 5:20pm by L J	0	175
Actual triggers for premature contractions/labor? started by aikigypsy (7/9/10 at 12:23pm)	Not a professional of any kind, but speaking from... 7/9/10 at 9:40pm by MeepyCat	4	329
Being ok with the birth you are going to get... started by sharr610 (7/3/10 at 10:38am)	maybe it was meant to be... so you could let other women know... 7/9/10 at 9:27pm by angela40	15	772
Tell me about the post-childbirth vagina started by Inquiringmind (7/8/10 at 3:32pm)	Are you breastfeeding? I recently went back to see one of my... 7/9/10 at 7:21pm by thencamehenry	7	652