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Anyone been diagnosed with DSP; severe form of SPD?? started by Batia (5/25/10 at 10:38pm)	I will look up this book...Sounds like it could help me..I hope! 5/26/10 at 3:27pm by Batia	3	362
Epidurals - info on what's in them? started by rachie (5/23/10 at 4:03pm)	another epidural webcast... 5/26/10 at 1:49am by AcuMom	8	613
Wait to cut umbilical cord, study says started by KGB (5/25/10 at 7:18pm)	Good! 5/25/10 at 7:44pm by CherryBomb	1	268
would this be a risk-out for HBAC? started by blessedwithboys (5/20/10 at 6:28pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by blessedwithboys today we looked... 5/25/10 at 1:52pm by jessica_anne010	4	612
Sex after 2nd Degree Tear? Positive stories welcome!! started by mrsbabycakes (5/8/10 at 1:34am)	Ladies, Thank you so much for your encouraging stories!! It's... 5/25/10 at 6:03am by mrsbabycakes	17	3,201
Birth Video that was on facebook? started by CoBabyMaker (5/24/10 at 11:43pm)	A while ago there was a thread about birth videos and someone... 5/24/10 at 11:43pm by CoBabyMaker	0	204
PP sex...deep pain? started by mrs.t (5/24/10 at 12:33am)	You cervix probably IS being tapped, as it sits much lower... 5/24/10 at 10:48am by cileag	2	305
Postpardum hip pain??? started by briome (5/21/10 at 11:01pm)	Your joints could still be quite loose from having baby. I... 5/23/10 at 9:24pm by zookeeper	2	315
Is it possible?? started by Chabela_t (5/23/10 at 11:50am)	There are several moms here that have had homebirth with... 5/23/10 at 9:15pm by turnquia	2	272
Would you be leery of doulas recommended by docs? started by MegBoz (5/17/10 at 4:40pm) 1 2	My OB was so impressed with my doula and birth that she asked... 5/22/10 at 7:22pm by ShadowMoon	20	1,007
need c-section started by xtine (5/11/10 at 6:15pm)	Congratulations! Rest up, and it sounds like StormBride has... 5/22/10 at 4:59pm by RedOakMomma	19	1,107
GBS guidelines? started by Magali (5/19/10 at 8:31pm)	Thank you for sharing . 5/22/10 at 7:06am by Magali	5	466
stinky cord stump started by emnic77 (5/21/10 at 1:13pm)	I was surprised by how stinky ds' was. Good thing is it will... 5/21/10 at 9:57pm by lifeguard	8	415
C-section Required: Benefit to waiting until labor? started by omshantihi (5/19/10 at 4:00pm) 1 2	OP: Breathe. I know this is really scary, but remember that... 5/21/10 at 8:30pm by Storm Bride	22	1,206
Hospital/doctor twin birth policies and protocol started by annettemarie (5/20/10 at 1:36pm)	I was going to say docs can override SOME hospital policies.... 5/21/10 at 7:43pm by turnquia	16	785
Vagina 'too small'? Uh what? started by laughymama (5/17/10 at 8:07pm) 1 2	It sounds like this OB likes doing episiotomies and/or sections. 5/20/10 at 7:33pm by Fyrestorm	23	2,514
Other ways to get the semen on the cervix ... started by LaydieBugs (5/18/10 at 2:03am) 1 2	Also... What about journaling, in case there is a... 5/20/10 at 4:23pm by aramat	21	1,729
scary birth stories started by llwr (5/7/10 at 3:14pm) 1 2 3 4	Liz, I am very, very sorry that you lost your sweet child. I... 5/20/10 at 2:20pm by onlyboys	62	4,378
Good child-birth ed. for 1st time dad (but experienced mom)? started by 2sweetboysmom (5/20/10 at 1:58pm)	I was going to suggest Bradley method. It was great for my... 5/20/10 at 2:11pm by billikengirl	1	213
Contractions during pushing started by Ambivalent Dreams (5/19/10 at 9:04am)	I didn't have any pit, no clue how far apart my contractions... 5/20/10 at 1:26pm by CherryBomb	15	581
Outcomes in vaginal vs. c-section breech birth started by Krutoi1978 (5/17/10 at 11:19am)	Quote: Originally Posted by AlexisT Not necessarily. HB MWs... 5/20/10 at 2:04am by caned & able	18	1,009
3 week sudden resurgence of postpartum bleeding started by JennaW (5/19/10 at 6:06pm)	Could be normal, could be retained membranes trying to make... 5/19/10 at 8:20pm by aramat	1	391
Pushing with an epidural started by omshantihi (5/15/10 at 11:21am) 1 2	With my first, I couldn't feel anything, as soon as I was... 5/19/10 at 5:14pm by Darlingricki74	23	1,314
Candida is not a risk for delivery, right? started by Litcrit (5/19/10 at 1:28pm)	I can't see why it would be. Baby might have more chance for... 5/19/10 at 3:52pm by mntnmom	1	200
Support for Friend who has Emergency C-Section started by northcountrymamma (5/17/10 at 8:41am)	Quote: Originally Posted by northcountrymamma thank you for... 5/19/10 at 3:00pm by savithny	15	703
Vaginal birth after Internal tearing started by mrscompgeek (5/18/10 at 9:54am)	I had unusual internal tearing that the midwife suggested... 5/19/10 at 1:59pm by alegna	2	559
My C-section birth plan started by aidanraynesmom (5/15/10 at 5:01am)	Quote: Originally Posted by UberMama For me, every c/s I've... 5/19/10 at 12:07am by Storm Bride	15	682
Post C-Section Complication? started by Annie Mac (5/8/10 at 10:38am)	Quote: Originally Posted by Storm Bride Sorry. I'm in... 5/18/10 at 11:35am by Annie Mac	8	1,040
Postpartum Cough? started by attached2ethan (5/18/10 at 10:25am)	I had a cough like that after my last baby. very similar... 5/18/10 at 10:56am by mediumcrunch	1	669
vitamin k question started by tngirl11 (5/15/10 at 12:13am)	we usually order it from birth with love too- but now I have... 5/18/10 at 3:06am by mwherbs	5	495
books to prepare for homebirth and started by AcuMom (5/16/10 at 9:16pm)	Thanks for the great suggestions!! 5/17/10 at 9:19pm by AcuMom	4	322
Trying to make a birthing CD, any ideas about songs that keep you feeling strong? started by song_of_the_soule (5/17/10 at 3:20pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by abimommy If you like Portishead... 5/17/10 at 7:34pm by song_of_the_s...	3	298
Mother of Any short film started by philomom (5/12/10 at 1:01pm)	Definitely worth watching, thank you for sharing, I enjoyed it. 5/17/10 at 7:19pm by isras1	1	231
Henci Goer this weekend started by AcuMom (5/10/10 at 3:05pm)	I got to meet and have lunch with Henci Goer a few years ago.... 5/17/10 at 4:01pm by honeybee	3	322
Overdue with only 1 of ur babies? Outside your normal pattern? started by Batia (5/16/10 at 11:19pm)	I haven't had nearly as many babies, but my first two were... 5/17/10 at 4:00pm by honeybee	2	275
Postpartum bleeding, when to worry? started by klocke (5/17/10 at 2:02pm)	Still bleeding 12 days pp wouldn't bother me. I bled for... 5/17/10 at 3:38pm by basje	2	400
probable c/s; what gifts would be helpful... started by mollipop (5/15/10 at 2:51pm)	A nursing pillow. I thought they were silly until I ended up... 5/17/10 at 3:17pm by Annie Mac	10	408
Planning home birth, GBS positive and NEED assistance started by fellow_cyster (3/29/10 at 1:42am)	I've not seen anything on vernix being protective against... 5/17/10 at 12:24am by Wittyone	11	1,116
"Premature" urge to push? Update post 46 started by MamaJen (4/28/10 at 1:17pm) 1 2 3	Thanks, PlayaMama! 5/16/10 at 11:09pm by RedOakMomma	48	2,534
Odd question about delivering placenta w/yeast infection then encapsulating started by 1babysmom (5/16/10 at 4:49pm)	So babies can get thrush from the birth canal if the mom has... 5/16/10 at 4:49pm by 1babysmom	0	287
home birth/hospital transfer prep question started by evjolin (5/11/10 at 10:20pm)	We threw together a bag at the time of the transfer. Clothes,... 5/16/10 at 2:11pm by MoonStarFalling	8	652
Vaginal Birth with Low Lying Placenta started by omshantihi (5/6/10 at 10:41pm)	Thanks for your advice, everyone. I'm 1.5 cm at 37 weeks.... 5/16/10 at 11:31am by omshantihi	5	984
Help with understanding c/s surgical report started by Shazer (5/13/10 at 4:38pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by AlexisT That's not quite true.... 5/16/10 at 10:41am by CherryBomb	7	649
Tell me about post-partum "down there" started by CoBabyMaker (5/13/10 at 7:31pm)	My last birth was a vba2c. I pushed for 2 hours and... 5/16/10 at 10:36am by CherryBomb	10	565
Hospital rules? Cant take my placenta home? started by MJoKirk (5/14/10 at 11:29pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by lunita1 At some hospitals, they... 5/15/10 at 2:40pm by Belle	8	1,673
Did you ever wake up...updated started by JorgieGirl (5/9/10 at 1:44pm)	I hope not. I'm 37 wks with #3, fundal height is right on... 5/15/10 at 2:38am by SaoirseC	7	587
if your had a long first labor...how was the 2nd? started by chellebee (5/6/10 at 11:57pm) 1 2	Haven't had a second yet, but my first was 43 hours labor, 1... 5/14/10 at 11:01am by MrsBone	30	1,160
please help with poems/songs for birth blessing started by vocalise (5/8/10 at 2:49pm)	I am a Bold Woman I am such a Brave Bold Woman Walking right... 5/13/10 at 9:50pm by Mother Cake	3	406
Scheduled C-sec...questions started by bananabee (5/11/10 at 11:55pm)	More importantly than the support people with you during the... 5/13/10 at 8:34pm by Getz	14	640
When should childbirth education begin? started by Youngfrankenstein (5/12/10 at 9:09am)	Quote: Originally Posted by Youngfrankenstein I think it... 5/13/10 at 4:05pm by MegBoz	14	517