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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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Did you go nto labor at roughly the same time of day with subsequent babies? started by DeChRi (3/4/10 at 3:43pm) 1 2	Nope. My first was 5-11:40pm and my second was 12:30-8:30pm.... 3/8/10 at 1:52pm by MJB	30	784
water breaking with meconium started by samuel's mama (3/7/10 at 3:39am)	I used a telemetry monitor with my baby after meconium was... 3/8/10 at 11:47am by bender	5	527
herbal sitz bath started by mamallama (3/8/10 at 10:11am)	I had a labial tear that we left to heal on its own and was... 3/8/10 at 10:37am by AutumnW	1	177
Baby born with broken ribs? started by moms angels (3/7/10 at 7:58pm)	was the baby resuscitated? I am thinking that ribs breaking... 3/8/10 at 1:44am by mwherbs	4	680
the thread "Do you think women have a "right" to a painfree childbirth?" started by mandib50 (3/7/10 at 9:01pm)	has been removed pending moderator review. thanks for your... 3/7/10 at 9:01pm by mandib50	0	204
Placenta Eating started by AustinMom (3/7/10 at 12:32am)	Yeah, this is what I'm thinking. I'll make the whole smoothie... 3/7/10 at 6:57pm by AustinMom	4	295
Shocked at epidural rates! started by KGB (3/3/10 at 3:12pm) 1 2	When I had my first 6 years ago, my family doc told me the... 3/7/10 at 2:56pm by honeybee	39	2,705
Doula questions started by Froggirl (3/6/10 at 2:14pm)	Thanks for all the replies ladies.....good info! --Jenn 3/7/10 at 2:47pm by Froggirl	7	254
Labor compared to MC? started by jenrett (3/2/10 at 5:45pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by MCatLvrMom2A&X For me the m/c... 3/7/10 at 3:38am by mommyfied	9	438
If you took EPO... started by CookAMH (2/24/10 at 3:17am)	I took EPO with my daughter's pregnancy and had a nice quick... 3/7/10 at 2:19am by emaye_to_2	14	653
twisted pelvis and birth started by tree-hugger (3/6/10 at 7:57pm)	Define what you mean by "twisted pelvis." If you mean... 3/6/10 at 8:46pm by loveneverfails	1	318
If they have to induce... started by Dov'sMom (3/3/10 at 1:31pm)	I see it's been more than 24 hours since your last MDC post.... 3/6/10 at 5:39pm by triscuitsmom	12	624
Delayed cord clamping rebuttal from OB started by KGB (2/22/10 at 5:52pm) 1 2	Is your OB opposed to delaying cord cutting in any and all... 3/6/10 at 12:17pm by billikengirl	34	2,045
DVDs for DH to watch on Birth Support? started by CoBabyMaker (3/5/10 at 2:46pm)	We are preparing for our second birth and I am looking for... 3/5/10 at 2:46pm by CoBabyMaker	0	153
4mo pp, achey & stiff... anybody else? started by Aufilia (3/4/10 at 2:12am)	When my ds#1 was 9mo old, I broke my leg skiing (plus torn... 3/5/10 at 2:40pm by smpayne	6	251
ABC News-Maternal Death increasing in USA started by AustinMom (3/5/10 at 1:09pm)	. 3/5/10 at 2:29pm by GoestoShow	3	451
passing clots started by HappiLeigh (3/2/10 at 12:00pm)	I think golf-ball sized is ok, but much larger and I'd be... 3/4/10 at 3:55pm by kltroy	7	509
A tale of two births started by MamaJen (3/4/10 at 2:38pm)	From the Childbirth Connection: An allegory to compare... 3/4/10 at 2:38pm by MamaJen	0	192
Anterior Placenta Previa started by SeattleRain (3/1/10 at 9:19pm)	I have already let my OB know (and she totally agreed) that... 3/4/10 at 1:25am by SeattleRain	13	899
Vitamin K compound started by NursingMaman (2/28/10 at 5:28pm)	ask a pharmacist in France they will know if there is an oral... 3/3/10 at 10:15pm by mwherbs	2	322
Mama Chat re: Positive Birth Experience? started by ThankfulMama (2/24/10 at 4:06pm) 1 2	I just wanted to pop back on to thank everyone who replied. I... 3/3/10 at 4:19pm by ThankfulMama	36	1,186
Dealing with Afterpains started by Juvysen (3/1/10 at 7:43pm)	With certain things I will jump right to the strongest thing... 3/3/10 at 3:00pm by Joyster	15	428
Help finding a Midwife/Doctor in the Philadelphia area started by birdsonthewire (3/2/10 at 11:43am)	My oldest daughter was born at a birth center in the Philly... 3/2/10 at 9:52pm by marrymeflyfree	3	330
How would you plan your next birth if you were me? started by crunchy_mommy (2/24/10 at 2:08pm) 1 2	Do you have a midwife-run birth center nearby so that you... 3/2/10 at 9:49pm by phathui5	32	1,028
mood swings pre and post baby started by eli's mama (3/2/10 at 1:07pm)	I agree with the "burn-out" of having a newborn in the house.... 3/2/10 at 8:33pm by Geerbabe	3	195
Can you refuse service of a doctor? started by dmpmercury (2/28/10 at 3:59am)	Quote: Originally Posted by possum The right to refuse care... 3/2/10 at 12:24pm by MegBoz	11	722
Is Monistat safe if the baby is born DURING a treatment? started by 1babysmom (2/27/10 at 10:21pm)	I suffered terribly from YI during my pregnancy with DD... 3/2/10 at 2:19am by karmamamaa	6	738
5th Cesarean any one? started by Saaz (12/5/09 at 7:44pm)	I've had five. My first was in '93, then I had a big gap.... 3/2/10 at 2:04am by Storm Bride	13	1,592
Pre-labor contractions & baby's lungs started by 1babysmom (1/31/10 at 12:58pm)	I know this question is a month old but did you ever find an... 3/1/10 at 6:32pm by brightskye	1	293
Belly Bandit or Taut? started by mum5 (2/28/10 at 10:48am)	I just used my moby wrap to bind my belly and I loved it. No... 3/1/10 at 12:42pm by mamakori	2	611
Showering same day as hospital birth? started by tammylsmith (2/23/10 at 3:35am) 1 2 3	I had 2 hosp. births with epidurals - the 1st time, i was up... 2/28/10 at 11:02pm by etsdtm99	48	1,764
Midwife thank you gifts? started by usagi (12/27/09 at 3:42am)	I think a small gift is great if that's on your heart! People... 2/28/10 at 8:11pm by NashvilleAwesome	13	1,090
What does a rectocele mean for my upcoming birth? started by 2sweetboysmom (2/26/10 at 5:11pm)	DS was born over a cystocele and uterine prolapse. My midwife... 2/27/10 at 2:01pm by wombatclay	2	379
Strange symptoms post-birth-- what could this be??? started by Marylizah (2/26/10 at 3:10pm)	I have sensitivity at the site of my spinal even now, 5 years... 2/27/10 at 1:55pm by wombatclay	5	373
how to have a nice hospital irth? started by petra_william (2/21/10 at 8:21am)	this is great info, i'm taking notes! i've had 2 hb's but... 2/26/10 at 7:01pm by Vaquitita	15	802
"Well, hon, you were in quite an altered state..." started by sharr610 (2/25/10 at 5:43pm)	With #1 I was totally with it the whole time. With #2 they... 2/26/10 at 4:37pm by DeChRi	7	773
WWYD? DH needs to go away for a few days v soon after birth. started by redvlagrl (2/25/10 at 2:42pm)	Thanks so much for the encouragement! DH has actually asked... 2/26/10 at 2:23pm by redvlagrl	5	348
Anyone super educated on checking your own cervix during labor? started by DeChRi (2/24/10 at 4:49pm)	Even though I knew rationally that checking myself after my... 2/26/10 at 10:50am by Mamabeakley	17	680
Going past 42 weeks and medical waiver forms started by PseudoDiva (2/25/10 at 4:54pm)	I was asked to sign an Against Medical Advice Waiver for... 2/26/10 at 12:38am by erin_brycesmom	5	389
Is 41 weeks the "new" 42? started by KGB (2/22/10 at 6:10pm) 1 2	Every OB that I have encountered gets edgy at 40 weeks and... 2/25/10 at 10:15pm by boogiebearlove	23	1,106
BEST things to do for OPTIMAL fetal postion? started by waldorfknitmama (2/22/10 at 1:08pm)	Avoid sitting in a reclined (feet up, leaning back) position... 2/25/10 at 9:16pm by RedOakMomma	4	491
the thread "Why are C-sections so sad?" started by mandib50 (2/25/10 at 12:12pm)	has been removed pending moderator review. thanks for your... 2/25/10 at 12:12pm by mandib50	0	191
waterbirth questions started by snoopy5386 (2/12/10 at 11:58pm)	you know I we have lots of women who like hot water, who... 2/25/10 at 9:01am by mwherbs	12	599
Your belly after pregnancy.... started by CookAMH (2/24/10 at 3:24am)	Thanks for this, I will check that out. 2/25/10 at 4:20am by CookAMH	3	377
potential induction: delaying the first bath/passing meconium questions... started by Ashley84 (2/22/10 at 12:42am)	Ds2 was born with mec and we declined the bath in the... 2/24/10 at 12:11pm by erin_brycesmom	9	640
Prodromal Labor started by ColwynsMommy (2/23/10 at 6:21pm)	Yes, the contractions were painful (but not horrible) and I... 2/24/10 at 11:34am by ColwynsMommy	5	396
If you're from Iowa... started by kevinsgirl (2/23/10 at 11:13pm)	If you are reading this, it's because you are a fellow mom... 2/23/10 at 11:13pm by kevinsgirl	0	168
Shot of Pitocin to deliver placenta? started by GuavaGirl (2/7/10 at 2:55pm) 1 2	interesting question! I had postpartum pitocin preemptively... 2/23/10 at 8:36pm by cchrissyy	21	1,156
Siblings present for birth? started by organicmom3 (2/22/10 at 9:04am)	Wanted to add - since they are older, you can give them... 2/23/10 at 5:15pm by GreenMamma	5	324
Would you tell your friend she has no chance at the birth she wants? UPDATE! posts 35 & 36 & 41 started by myfairbabies (2/9/10 at 5:26pm) 1 2 3	bump! I'd love to read the birth story!! 2/22/10 at 7:55pm by Becken	42	3,227