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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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Guide for friends taking care of older siblings during birth?? started by strmis (8/13/11 at 10:09pm)	We've never done a trial run, but I do know she does really... 8/23/11 at 3:06pm by strmis	3	383
Length of natural birth vs induction started by wannabesteph (8/23/11 at 5:20am)	Be prepared for everything or anything! My one... 8/23/11 at 11:25am by Right of Passage	2	469
Post partum exercise started by MrsMike (8/22/11 at 6:47pm)	I had a little difficulty this pregnancy. I had SPD for the... 8/22/11 at 6:47pm by MrsMike	0	427
medicaid and birth options started by embroideredflower (7/15/09 at 5:40pm)	Oh goodness this thread is old... just saw that! 8/21/11 at 3:10pm by cinderella08	15	1,173
So is it possible to check your own cervix during labor? started by justKate (8/17/11 at 8:21am)	That's a really good way of looking at it. I do plan to have... 8/21/11 at 11:17am by justKate	10	612
Now I remember why I use a midwife started by CallMeMommy (8/19/11 at 11:47am)	My midwife with my first did the same thing. DH said I tore... 8/21/11 at 10:08am by Cheshire	3	634
What is going on?? started by mommyw (8/19/11 at 6:50pm)	its the progestin only pill, not w/ estrogen 8/20/11 at 10:06am by mommyw	2	501
I'm scared of birth this time, update in OP started by Mama~Love (8/18/11 at 4:23am)	Thank you for the advice Altair! I do have a lot of thinking... 8/20/11 at 7:08am by Mama~Love	4	555
EMAB or Motherlove perineal healing spray? started by 1love4ever (8/16/11 at 11:06pm)	I emailed Motherlove and asked about the alcohol because it... 8/18/11 at 2:39pm by 1love4ever	2	431
Has anyone read this book?.... started by briannas auntie (8/15/11 at 9:36pm)	I've started baby cacher and love it so far!!! 8/18/11 at 12:06pm by memz	2	416
Excess fluid, poly and prolapsed cord. started by ashquinn (8/14/11 at 6:57pm)	moved to birth and beyond 8/15/11 at 8:22pm by mandib50	2	623
Roid Rage - so scared! started by got2w84it (8/9/11 at 10:48am)	I would absolutely consult your doctor... After my first,... 8/15/11 at 12:25pm by lunabin	2	392
What to do when you can't have a midwife? started by RayN (6/24/11 at 9:02am)	I just wanted to add that I used Hypnobirthing with my first... 8/15/11 at 12:14pm by lunabin	14	1,067
anyone in TN refused the Newborn screen- NOT a debate on whether or not to do it started by mblendley (8/14/11 at 10:20am)	You might want to x-post this in the TN Tribe, to get... 8/15/11 at 9:48am by XanaduMama	2	387
Excess fluid and prolapsed cord x post started by ashquinn (8/14/11 at 6:59pm)	My understanding is much higher, but i don't have any numbers... 8/15/11 at 5:27am by HappyMonkey	1	423
Water Birth Safety started by Jaimee (7/22/11 at 1:35pm)	I've seen videos of waterbirths (in documentaries) where the... 8/14/11 at 10:05am by HappyMonkey	5	740
Still Sore 3 years after episiotomy started by Mommy113 (7/10/11 at 4:08pm)	I have the same pain going on 4 years now. Although it is... 8/9/11 at 11:22am by elli b	4	402
Things to ask about hospital policies? started by berry987 (8/9/11 at 7:25am)	EDITED: Oops, I just saw there are several other threads with... 8/9/11 at 7:25am by berry987	0	363
Possible to avoid/refuse newborn post-partum protocol in a hospital? started by got2w84it (7/24/11 at 12:36am)	It's part of our hospitals breastfeeding procedure that any... 8/8/11 at 11:04am by MamatobabyA	6	832
"he had the cord wrapped around his neck and WOULD HAVE DIED!!" started by craft_media_hero (1/22/10 at 3:21pm) 1 2 3 4	My DD had a triple nuchal cord and a true knot and never... 8/7/11 at 8:02am by loraxc	72	6,443
"Woman Centered"/"Natural"/"Family Centered" CS started by StongWoman (6/3/11 at 4:56am) 1 2	Ok, I verified with her, she said at VCU med ctr in Richmond,... 8/6/11 at 12:55pm by Bekka	37	1,048
Can someone help me better understand the "pushing phase" started by brennan (7/31/11 at 6:23pm)	My pushing comes similarly, early and strong and without... 8/5/11 at 6:43pm by JamieCatheryn	2	546
Oven drying Placenta question started by Jaimee (7/23/11 at 6:14am)	Yeah, I've seen pics of steamed placenta, but at least it... 8/5/11 at 6:52am by Jaimee	4	574
Video Of My Perfect Home Water Birth! started by NuzzleNudge (7/23/11 at 10:25pm)	So, so beautiful, mama! What an amazing job you did. Thanks... 8/3/11 at 9:36pm by SarahDC	3	580
Birth After a Fourth Degree Tear started by HeidiC (7/16/11 at 3:54pm)	With my first, I had a 4th degree tear. Basically I tore 2... 8/1/11 at 8:32pm by 2littlebirds	3	374
7cm & no contractions....whats wrong with me?? started by MeezyFwiLLiams (7/29/11 at 5:05pm)	Both of my labors were similar to this...made me feel like I... 8/1/11 at 8:19pm by 2littlebirds	5	1,110
online birth videos for kids started by MovingMomma (8/1/11 at 7:48pm)	I'm ISO natural, preferably homebirth videos free online to... 8/1/11 at 7:48pm by MovingMomma	0	468
Woman Centered CS Hospitals started by StongWoman (6/16/11 at 10:26am)	University of Iowa, Self reporting no confirmation from any... 8/1/11 at 6:42am by StongWoman	4	230
Male midwife who attended homebirths in Central or South America for teeny tiny women with "big"... started by smeep (7/29/11 at 4:02pm)	Nevermind, found it! So I guess this post was pointless... 7/29/11 at 4:05pm by smeep	1	497
is there any reason to refuse triple dye on umbilical cord stump? started by icxcnika (7/21/11 at 11:44am)	With my three briths I delyed cutting the cord and put... 7/27/11 at 5:49pm by Spirit Dancer	5	595
Back-up childcare ideas? started by Lish (7/26/11 at 2:47pm)	I'm not sure why a doula hired for childcare would not be... 7/27/11 at 11:15am by Jaimee	3	545
Becoming a Midwife started by WifeofAnt (7/7/11 at 2:33pm)	Have you checked out the Birth Professionals forums here? ... 7/25/11 at 6:45pm by phathui5	2	171
Gift for midwife started by medmom7 (7/13/11 at 5:09am)	I really enjoy handwritten cards. I have enjoyed receiving... 7/23/11 at 10:55pm by Jane	9	1,322
Postpartum Vagina...... Who is she???? Warning, graphic... started by calizacar (7/22/11 at 1:35pm)	definitely seek help if you think you need it. my vagina... 7/23/11 at 4:31pm by zoebird	3	764
Mothers and Mothers-to-be, your thoughts are much appreciated. started by jedidiah (7/20/11 at 5:57pm)	jedidiah, we don't permit members to use the forums to... 7/23/11 at 4:05am by Cynthia Mosher	5	464
Checking dilation during labor? started by Snowflake777 (2/14/11 at 2:42pm) 1 2	I know it's been a few months, but I thought I'd toss in my... 7/22/11 at 1:47pm by JosiAtara	21	1,350
Yellow Cervical Mucus during 56 Days PostPartum? started by WinterPrego (7/16/11 at 7:14am)	Yellow CF is usually an indication that it is less fertile. ... 7/22/11 at 1:11pm by Jaimee	2	404
Pelvis broke at 20 weeks pregnant, will I be able to deliver vaginally? started by mellymommy (7/19/11 at 6:33am)	This sounds like a truly exceptional situation and I would... 7/22/11 at 11:43am by loveneverfails	2	440
Bleeding and spotting 3 months post partum! started by claudi81 (7/16/11 at 10:30am)	A friend of mine had very sporatic bleeding/spotting while... 7/21/11 at 7:28pm by RaspberryLeaf	2	449
Reading midwifery notes from the 1970s... started by Smokering (7/8/11 at 2:48am)	WOW....it's no wonder that so many woman gave up on breast... 7/21/11 at 7:23pm by RaspberryLeaf	3	375
Research into postpartum hemorrhage started by milomama (7/21/11 at 9:07am)	I'm looking to find some high quality scientific research... 7/21/11 at 9:07am by milomama	0	378
Swollen eyelids started by slaggyc (6/30/11 at 6:57am)	How is he lying most of the time? My LO had very swollen eyes... 7/20/11 at 4:34pm by katelove	5	206
Pregnant hospital patients please help! started by minnowmomma (7/7/11 at 9:45pm)	Now that she's home and safe, I hope she writes a letter of... 7/18/11 at 9:17am by stik	5	398
Anyone attending Bradley Method teacher training in DC, Nov. 3-6? started by Elismommy (7/17/11 at 2:29pm)	Hi! I'm attending the training and am looking for someone to... 7/17/11 at 2:29pm by Elismommy	0	258
Slight dizziness post partum started by Blessed_Mom (7/13/11 at 3:21pm)	Mine isn't nursing related. That much I am sure of.... And... 7/15/11 at 10:49am by Blessed_Mom	4	217
gestational diabetes :( :( :( started by chickstar (7/11/11 at 11:51am)	Yep, absolutely. I had GD, and wasn't able to control it... 7/14/11 at 3:14am by Jade	4	393
How long did your postpartum bleeding last? started by tracymom1 (7/11/11 at 6:38pm)	I bled for a little over a week then it would start and stop,... 7/12/11 at 4:29pm by JamieCatheryn	2	192
FTP, Decels, Posterior babies and VBA2C Questions started by JTA Mom (6/13/11 at 12:18am)	I am sorry you had such rough labors! I myself have also had... 7/10/11 at 8:23pm by Zoe83	6	281
Great Mom gifts for yourself for giving birth? started by amberskyfire (7/9/11 at 2:33pm)	I know, it's been in my heart since the first day I saw it,... 7/10/11 at 5:31pm by jeninejessica	3	192
Male OB? Am I right to say no, or just being picky? started by jeninejessica (6/2/11 at 9:38am) 1 2	I think a lot of people, men and women have preferences for... 7/10/11 at 12:02pm by kijip	36	1,165