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Birth Stories	Eli's Birth Story Today at 5:42 am by RosieL	2,165	20,936
Homebirth › Homebirth Archives	Anyone get UHC to cover a cpm homebirth? Yesterday at 10:42 pm by RachelK	8,982	126,004
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...	I'm 41 weeks+ 3 days, anyone else carry long? Yesterday at 8:25 pm by CStone1	6,161	87,612
Cesarean	RCS vs first C/S Yesterday at 6:01 pm by EuroMama	35	502
VBAC	HBA2C with back up OB means a trip to the hospital after successful HB???? 2/11/12 at 5:31pm by dogmom327	4,032	42,622
Healing Birth Trauma	Anyone familiar with a vaginal granuloma following tear and stitches? Today at 9:42 am by pictureframe	510	6,174

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How lond did it take for your stitches to dissolve? started by ryan'smom (11/14/09 at 5:46pm)	nia82 - sounds like you had granulated tissue. 11/22/09 at 12:48am by lifeguard	9	417
What would your reply be?... started by ann_of_loxley (11/19/09 at 6:40am)	I'd say mine did. 11/21/09 at 6:44pm by JennTheMomma	12	477
Would you elect for a c/s in this situation? started by SuzyLee (11/18/09 at 3:01pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by rachel65655 I would not do it,... 11/21/09 at 12:30pm by lilabet	16	621
fave birth books? started by snoopy5386 (11/21/09 at 1:08am)	^^ I second that and also Ina May's Guide to Childbirth also... 11/21/09 at 6:14am by katelove	2	180
Scan question...(how it might affect labour) started by ann_of_loxley (11/19/09 at 7:41am)	I don't like going into birth blind, in an age where I... 11/20/09 at 9:09pm by Yvaine Undomiel	6	343
Any one ever used Lena Leino's guide to accupressure? started by Faithy72 (11/20/09 at 6:57pm)	I'm 41 weeks today. My midwife wants to induce next Fri... 11/20/09 at 6:57pm by Faithy72	0	158
Acupressure points to encourage/bring on labor: Anyone know them? Online resources? started by Mayrigah (11/20/09 at 12:41am)	just as a note, it does require more than just finding and... 11/20/09 at 2:41pm by Mrs.aLifeofRe...	5	274
Are sports drinks safe during labour? Recommendations for energy drinks? started by MotherDuck (11/19/09 at 8:09am)	I second the mixed berry Recharge. I found it at Whole Foods. 11/20/09 at 11:07am by Mrs.aLifeofRe...	10	592
Desperate for a HB but CS only? started by LittleGoldFrog (10/21/09 at 12:33pm)	Just to update. My IAS is so damaged that future pregnancies... 11/20/09 at 8:48am by LittleGoldFrog	13	626
Would you use Hypnobabies if your MW wasn't a fan of it? started by mrsfrenchy (11/18/09 at 10:58pm)	I used Hypnobirthing with my first child's birth. My midwife... 11/20/09 at 3:08am by Lilcrunchie	13	386
how long before labor began did u lose your mucus plug? started by BanditaMamacita (11/15/09 at 6:27pm)	#1, lost plug, was in labour an hour later and baby arrived... 11/19/09 at 10:23pm by wbg	17	948
If your waters break - and you don't go into labour... started by ann_of_loxley (11/18/09 at 4:32pm)	"Have to" is relative. It's really up to you. I chose to be... 11/19/09 at 4:08pm by gcgirl	16	493
Can you please recommend a good site to post baby photos for sharing? started by Mama_2_Boy (11/18/09 at 12:30pm)	I really cannot think of anything that meets your criteria.... 11/19/09 at 1:07pm by melamama	1	157
Group A Strep? started by Brisen (11/18/09 at 9:16pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by thefreckledmama I thought strep... 11/19/09 at 12:08am by Brisen	3	193
5.5 months PP, still having tailbone pain... started by ihugtrees (11/16/09 at 12:44pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by ihugtrees I have Tricare. It... 11/18/09 at 11:16pm by CowsRock	10	312
I need some encouragement for birthing at hospital started by simonboy'smommy (11/4/09 at 1:14am) 1 2	So glad everything went well for you Enjoy your new baby! 11/18/09 at 3:56am by Kelly1101	29	1,157
Is this a good sign? RE: My Cervix started by WindyCityMom (11/17/09 at 8:16pm)	Yep, cervixes are pretty here and there. You can be closed up... 11/17/09 at 11:39pm by WindyCityMom	3	239
Low back popping and grinding?? started by ShwarmaQueen (11/17/09 at 1:08pm)	oh, I have this too and was wondering the same thing! 11/17/09 at 10:08pm by ExuberantDaff...	3	201
diarrhea before labor started by WindyCityMom (11/13/09 at 2:50am) 1 2	Thank you I still get the horrible cramps but it's back to... 11/17/09 at 8:12pm by WindyCityMom	31	855
37 weeks pregnant, baby not dropping and no change in cervix started by mbfl450 (11/17/09 at 11:56am)	Quote: Originally Posted by emnic77 Neither of mine dropped... 11/17/09 at 7:50pm by dachshundqueen	4	1,054
Hospital visitor policy - H1N1 started by Ruby2 (11/16/09 at 1:32pm)	Where I plan to deliver, no kids under 10 and only 2 visitors... 11/17/09 at 6:42pm by jillmamma	11	393
Tell me about healing unstitched tears! started by marytheresa (5/15/09 at 3:29pm)	Stop looking at it! You're just pulling it apart when you do... 11/17/09 at 4:02pm by nikirj	7	531
"tone" of the birth plan started by MommaJayla (11/15/09 at 5:39pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by amyjrn23 On any given L&D unit... 11/17/09 at 2:48pm by mamabadger	10	488
Book Recommendations for Natural delivery? started by picklebugsmama (11/17/09 at 12:46am)	Ina May's Guide to Childbirth, by Ina May Gaskin Birthing... 11/17/09 at 1:44pm by JennTheMomma	4	196
37+ weeks and I'm sick - does that mean the baby will be immune? started by Mama_2_Boy (11/16/09 at 10:19am)	I read a study once which said that when mama is sick the... 11/17/09 at 11:24am by GoBecGo	6	236
Questions about faster labor & going early with second pregnancy started by djpage2 (11/16/09 at 3:36pm)	For me, both labors were about the same... 6 hours. Very... 11/17/09 at 12:40am by BanditaMamacita	5	335
What's the first postpartum period supposed to be like? started by Steve's Wife (11/16/09 at 11:48am)	Mine was at about 12 months PP-it was very intense, heavy and... 11/16/09 at 10:44pm by Dahlea	4	188
2nd birth...tear where you tore in 1st birth? started by ihugtrees (11/16/09 at 12:50pm)	I had a tear very similar to yours. 8 lb 11 oz baby girl... 11/16/09 at 10:06pm by BanditaMamacita	9	387
What does a homebirth midwife do if there is a piece of retained membrane after birth started by Banana731 (11/12/09 at 11:34pm) 1 2	The worst part is, nothing was retained. He was just in a... 11/16/09 at 5:22pm by mntnmom	23	766
Hypnobirthing question started by Natalie's Mama (11/12/09 at 11:11pm)	Natalie's mom, your story is the exact same as mine....I... 11/16/09 at 1:20pm by S.Elise	6	300
postpartum pain... TMI started by Lineymom (11/16/09 at 12:34pm)	I gave birth a week ago. It was a natural HB. The baby had... 11/16/09 at 12:34pm by Lineymom	0	139
Help for a friend in Europe started by mandy122901 (11/12/09 at 9:38pm)	MittensKittens - I remember who you're talking about, but... 11/16/09 at 12:22pm by AutumnAir	10	344
Gift to new big sister from baby.... started by Doberbrat (11/3/09 at 4:05pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by MaterPrimaePuellae The Sears'... 11/16/09 at 2:02am by lilmamabrown	16	555
URGENT 911 Help! Novice water birth "you used a birthing tub at home" please chime in!!!! started by Mama_2_Boy (11/11/09 at 6:44pm)	Some observations from lots of personal experience filling... 11/15/09 at 6:22pm by nikirj	11	779
scared...not of tearing but of poor repair! started by Peace+Hope (11/12/09 at 8:37am)	Don't be afraid to ask your MW!!! It is not going to offend... 11/15/09 at 6:15pm by nikirj	10	431
Itching 6 days after delivery...what's the cause? started by Cczar (11/14/09 at 10:44pm)	there's a baby was I use when I'm 'uncomfortable' but have... 11/15/09 at 6:08pm by mamatolevi	7	316
Visitors after the Baby arrives started by snsb (11/11/09 at 6:01pm)	I am going to tell them to go away Ok, not ALL of the, but a... 11/15/09 at 4:04pm by Perdita_in_On...	6	354
How to best help new mom started by firelillylight (11/9/09 at 10:20pm)	firelillylight, how's it going? thinking of you and the... 11/15/09 at 12:58pm by Peace+Hope	13	361
Legal rights of unmarried partner? started by LatinGirl (11/12/09 at 1:43pm)	From one of my favourite... 11/15/09 at 3:28am by bjorker	7	340
Hospital birth - who is calling the shots? started by 2sw33t (10/27/09 at 12:28pm) 1 2	I'm laughing over the cheeseburger/pizza analogy. With my... 11/14/09 at 9:11pm by noobmom	20	967
beyond awful hospital picture :( started by abiyhayil (10/28/09 at 6:12pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by lovelisa even after the photos... 11/14/09 at 6:32am by Kikelet	22	1,689
Totally weird question I thought of tonight started by anne1140 (11/10/09 at 10:29pm)	i have had stomach cramps in the car that were worse than pit... 11/14/09 at 12:27am by etsdtm99	19	527
Strep B Positive started by mbfl450 (11/10/09 at 11:01pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by ObliviousAnnette My sister was... 11/13/09 at 9:11pm by thefreckledmama	11	439
Can we discuss the Eye Ointment again? started by LaffNowCryLater (11/1/09 at 9:49pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by LaffNowCryLater I talked to a... 11/13/09 at 3:39pm by mamatolevi	37	940
another PKU screening question started by Bmorefarmgirl (11/12/09 at 7:10pm)	thank you all! i am just feeling so frustrated trying to find... 11/13/09 at 12:58pm by Bmorefarmgirl	7	241
anyone whose water broke only moments before delivery? started by preciousstone (11/3/09 at 1:41am) 1 2 3 4	16 hour back labor (she was posterior too though). My water... 11/13/09 at 1:34am by terrabella	64	1,668
how long PP should I plan on wearing maternity clothes? started by ithappened (11/11/09 at 10:52am) 1 2	I would rather walk around naked in the winter in Wisconsin... 11/12/09 at 7:11pm by StrawberryFields	23	584
mama cloth postpartum? started by mercy589 (10/31/09 at 12:53pm)	I'm beginning to get my stash ready. I use cloth pads... 11/12/09 at 1:02pm by Perdita_in_On...	4	296
Stupid question about lochia started by minkajane (11/12/09 at 12:23am)	Yes, what Katelove said 11/12/09 at 12:29pm by MsBlack	3	292
3rd degree tear mamas....... started by ryan'smom (11/10/09 at 11:04pm)	Granulated tissue is a type of scar tissue is what my ob told... 11/12/09 at 1:57am by lifeguard	10	336