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Birth tub/water birthing questions started by Tizzy (1/10/10 at 6:01pm)	We rented a tub for DS's birth, and it was great. They... 1/19/10 at 6:51am by IAMommy	5	384
Enema by choice? started by IdentityCrisisMama (1/17/10 at 4:50pm)	I am 33 weeks in my first pregnancy, and while I have no... 1/19/10 at 1:14am by bubbagirl	17	872
O/T:Fetal hyperactivity (x-posted) started by Lana23 (1/19/10 at 12:47am)	Quote: Originally Posted by buckeye_bebe Sounds like you... 1/19/10 at 1:14am by Lana23	2	260
Essential Oils that are good for labor? started by GuavaGirl (12/28/09 at 7:15pm)	Lavender and Peppermint sound like the trick...though I do... 1/19/10 at 1:07am by karmamamaa	14	522
Healing after birth started by belltree (1/16/10 at 7:48pm)	Hmmm -- I guess it's different for different women. I felt... 1/18/10 at 11:55pm by smokeylo	5	353
Something wonderful happened today! started by JMJ (1/18/10 at 6:43pm)	That was the best feeling. It took me about 15 months to get... 1/18/10 at 10:14pm by MamaJen	2	240
Need advice! Do I push for an earlier delivery, or no? (x-posted on Multiples board) started by GoodUserNamesTaken (1/18/10 at 12:14pm)	Quote: But if the research and my instinct said this could... 1/18/10 at 9:50pm by mouey77	2	364
Informing hospital staff of med refusal for baby? started by sarary (1/18/10 at 12:37pm)	Thank you, thank you, thank you! 1/18/10 at 5:55pm by sarary	6	368
Needs some insight! started by Oriole (1/18/10 at 2:40pm)	I was at 3cm at 37 weeks. I went in for a test when baby... 1/18/10 at 5:44pm by DeChRi	2	264
Mandatory HIV testing started by Freud (12/7/09 at 10:20pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by Sorin I also understand the... 1/18/10 at 5:41pm by MegBoz	106	4,515
Lemon Verbena to induce labour? started by mamakims (1/18/10 at 12:19am)	Moved to Birth and Beyond. Quote: The opinions offered at... 1/18/10 at 5:08pm by MamaMonica	4	2,108
Transverse Position at 39 Weeks? started by Mawood (1/18/10 at 3:38pm)	I would see a chiropractor ASAP. There is a lot of advice... 1/18/10 at 4:10pm by prancie	1	200
Can I avoid a tear/episiotomy after a prior episiotomy? started by HiItsMeSandy (1/15/10 at 11:42am)	This was my biggest concern when I was pregnant with #2. With... 1/17/10 at 4:31pm by milansmommy	17	545
Nuchal cord? (x-posted) started by Lana23 (1/15/10 at 2:34pm)	My second baby had a double nuchal cord. We didn't have any... 1/17/10 at 1:43pm by Belle	10	1,183
37 weeks and LOTS of BH -- How long can this go on for? started by soontobethree (1/16/10 at 5:17am)	Quote: Originally Posted by soontobethree I am due around... 1/17/10 at 2:40am by lunita1	8	418
post partum gift basket for the mama started by amberdcm (1/15/10 at 2:03pm)	Herbal sitz bath! 1/16/10 at 11:55pm by 4beauties	5	291
post partum gift basket for the mama started by amberdcm (1/15/10 at 2:04pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by MegBoz I've read that if you're... 1/16/10 at 3:27am by beep	8	477
vit K for newborn started by mamaonthefarm (1/13/10 at 7:04pm)	Thanks, everyone. I currently take fermented cod liver oil... 1/16/10 at 12:25am by mamaonthefarm	4	446
items needed for delivery/labor started by christymariebrown (1/15/10 at 10:42pm)	as much i would like to have a homebirth, i am not going to... 1/15/10 at 10:42pm by christymarieb...	0	278
Birthing Centers in LA, CA started by kelantan (1/15/10 at 8:03pm)	So sorry about the lies and the c-section. I'm not familiar... 1/15/10 at 10:27pm by cocoanib	2	220
Hypnobabies Home Study Course Set started by cali4niachef (1/13/10 at 3:15pm)	Please be careful with lending out Hypnobabies! I know from... 1/15/10 at 6:47pm by Sudonk	1	279
Explain the "Ring of Fire" started by HiItsMeSandy (1/12/10 at 2:21pm) 1 2 3	I had something sort of similar to the "stretching' of the... 1/15/10 at 2:06pm by phatchristy	51	1,774
Did I cause my c-section? started by jtrt (1/14/10 at 3:43pm)	I agree with subrosa. It's not your fault. 1/15/10 at 3:35am by Plummeting	9	680
Reasons for Retained Placenta? started by ShwarmaQueen (1/3/10 at 1:44am)	This was a very interesting read. I wonder why Shepherd's... 1/14/10 at 5:43pm by Happiestever	15	749
WWYD if your water broke and no ctx? started by mrsfrenchy (12/30/09 at 7:50pm) 1 2	Well, my water broke at 42+2 weeks, 5 days before I actually... 1/14/10 at 4:46pm by AutumnAir	21	833
Will my provider respect my decisions? (Informed Consent Resource) started by jenneology (1/14/10 at 2:03pm)	Looks good!! Don't know if you considered it, but I really... 1/14/10 at 2:29pm by MegBoz	1	234
High fetal heart rate started by Lana23 (1/13/10 at 1:04am)	I totally agree with mwherbs...having a knowledgeable birth... 1/14/10 at 11:40am by MsBlack	5	414
If you ate your placenta... started by Juvysen (1/11/10 at 8:39pm)	#1: Did not eat placenta, no PPD. #2: Did not eat placenta,... 1/14/10 at 2:50am by broodymama	10	468
Broken ankle = c/sec? started by JorgieGirl (1/10/10 at 9:52pm) 1 2	Since when do women give birth through their ankles? God that... 1/14/10 at 12:01am by ~Boudicca~	31	1,289
Baby Sister's First Baby started by Megs Mom (1/13/10 at 1:43pm)	Thanks for the well-wishes. I've been over there this... 1/13/10 at 8:21pm by Megs Mom	4	532
Postpartum nausea? started by bethanyclaire (1/11/10 at 9:18pm)	I had it. I hear its from the nursing. Having a nap really... 1/13/10 at 2:56pm by bcblondie	2	675
Hypnobabies homestudy and other reading started by Oztok5 (1/4/10 at 4:24pm)	Thank you for the advice everyone! I'm going to go ahead and... 1/13/10 at 2:11pm by Oztok5	8	564
Umbilical Cord Stump/Navel Treatment??? started by Mawood (1/12/10 at 1:29pm)	My midwife doesn't do anything to it but my birth kit comes... 1/13/10 at 1:05pm by fruitfulmomma	7	359
I need to vent-ACOG, homebirth specifically HBAC started by AustinMom (1/12/10 at 2:20pm)	I saw this and have it saved to my favorites. Here is the... 1/12/10 at 10:28pm by AustinMom	8	394
Tender and Numbness 6 Weeks After C-Section started by mbfl450 (1/12/10 at 5:39pm)	Yep normal. Luckily my numbness didn't last too long, just a... 1/12/10 at 8:59pm by kitkat5505	5	743
Question for mamas with natural birth experience started by cookie_ (1/8/10 at 1:54pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by cookie_ My husband and I are... 1/12/10 at 4:50pm by LionessMom	37	1,129
Friend's birth choices becoming triggering started by smeisnotapirate (1/12/10 at 12:07am)	It's good to know I'm not alone. I just hate the thought that... 1/12/10 at 4:35pm by smeisnotapirate	6	446
fingers tingling/numb swollen 3 wks postpartum started by preciousstone (1/12/10 at 6:17am)	Sounds like a pinched nerve. I would go to a chiro for an... 1/12/10 at 6:28am by Kidzaplenty	1	1,010
Vitamin K Dosage and How-To-Give? started by Mawood (1/11/10 at 1:11pm)	I was in the same boat.. I had a hospital birth, with no Vit... 1/12/10 at 4:47am by Xavismom	3	278
Cholestasis - Normal Bile Acid levels? started by Freeman (1/11/10 at 3:54pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by melodyka I had cholestasis with... 1/12/10 at 2:56am by Freeman	2	1,365
Water broke 16 hrs ago no labor yet started by sharita (1/10/10 at 12:00am)	Yes, I hope you are holding your LO now! 1/11/10 at 6:37pm by Kidzaplenty	4	445
Yes or No to test for Strep B? started by miggymama (1/4/10 at 9:29pm)	Quote: So I see GBS testing as a sort of 'insurance policy in... 1/11/10 at 5:25pm by mouey77	13	723
I'm being induced tomorrow, and I'd like to read your positive induction stories while I'm at... started by lellian (1/7/10 at 11:27pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by lellian Her thought: baby... 1/11/10 at 3:56pm by MiaMama	19	1,348
The Craziest OB Comment started by fwlady (1/7/10 at 9:06pm)	ok - if I can see one common thread here it is that tv... 1/11/10 at 3:07pm by ears73	14	944
Fetal distress and positioning - "expert" opinion sought started by Bluegoat (1/10/10 at 11:01pm)	Not an expert, just sharing my personal experience. I birthed... 1/11/10 at 2:45pm by MiaMama	7	310
When to worry about optimal positioning? started by Friday13th (1/10/10 at 1:38pm)	Thanks for all the imput. I had a 4 day labor of which I... 1/11/10 at 10:55am by Friday13th	7	298
experiences with water birth? started by COgirl19 (1/10/10 at 12:23am)	I vote for the water. I gave birth in a hospital, but with a... 1/10/10 at 10:48pm by Lilygoose	8	288
WWYD? 7 weeks postpartum and bright red bleeding started by Beppie (1/10/10 at 4:48pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by tessie I would consult my... 1/10/10 at 7:39pm by Plaid Leopard	7	712
Water temp... started by ann_of_loxley (1/10/10 at 2:35pm)	My mw's wanted it around 36/37 degrees. It was WAY too warm... 1/10/10 at 4:32pm by JorgieGirl	1	177
sex sucks. started by ithappened (1/6/10 at 10:48am) 1 2	I had sex at 4 and 2 weeks postpartum after my births, and... 1/10/10 at 2:58pm by MJB	27	1,433