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Vaginal Birth after placental abruption? started by Lovemy3babies (11/26/09 at 12:29am)	Gosh yes! Placental abruption is no reason for a repeat C. I... 11/27/09 at 1:13am by JayJay	5	690
Alberta Birthing Laws? started by is it puppies? (11/25/09 at 4:58pm)	Thanks everybody- and WOW Jerenaud, you are right that is a... 11/27/09 at 12:27am by is it puppies?	4	205
Unexpectedly dreading upcoming labor ... advice? started by HappyTomato (11/24/09 at 6:56pm)	I found myself briefly dreading my second labor (for... 11/26/09 at 1:27pm by mamabutterfly	5	294
What did your MW suggest for early labor? started by ladyleah (11/25/09 at 11:47am)	Ok, weird, I totally replied to this awhile ago... Hmm. My... 11/26/09 at 11:12am by Astraia	2	360
Curious... Cervix never became soft... ???? started by Rell183 (11/25/09 at 4:02am)	I don't know about the particular situation you described,... 11/26/09 at 2:09am by Plummeting	5	363
looking for a birth video started by gardenmommy (11/23/09 at 1:41pm)	I remember Temple! Gotta love those peaceful Hypnobabies births. 11/25/09 at 4:03pm by Sudonk	6	276
the odds of getting preg 6 weeks after birth... started by LionessMom (11/12/09 at 4:31pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Spark If that bleeding was the... 11/25/09 at 11:16am by LionessMom	24	1,195
Cytotec suppository after C/S started by Tizzy (11/23/09 at 7:29pm)	Rectal cytotec is the new methergin! It can be given both... 11/25/09 at 10:22am by amyjrn23	5	582
Just venting.. again. lol started by BanditaMamacita (11/24/09 at 8:30pm)	Uhoh, looks like I might have gotten my wish. Strong, painful... 11/25/09 at 5:36am by BanditaMamacita	1	159
Meconium questions started by morganlefay (11/20/09 at 3:00pm)	Thanks for all the replies so far. to all the mamas whose... 11/25/09 at 2:22am by morganlefay	17	613
Please review my birth plan... started by Channelle (11/25/09 at 2:11am)	(Also posted in my DDC, wasn't sure where was the best place)... 11/25/09 at 2:11am by Channelle	0	151
Moms w/ long prodormal labor... positive thoughts and experiences-please started by crunchy_mama (11/22/09 at 2:09pm)	Congrats mama!!! My third was the only one where I had... 11/25/09 at 12:53am by erin_brycesmom	19	466
An OB's perspective on induction. started by minkajane (11/22/09 at 11:05pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Turquesa This would make sense.... 11/24/09 at 8:19pm by jtrt	23	1,197
RhoGAM? started by THBVsMommy (7/18/09 at 12:46am) 1 2 3 4	hey that is a great quote regarding the ABO incompatibility-... 11/24/09 at 10:51am by is it puppies?	64	2,558
Severe rib pain in late pregnancy? started by BanditaMamacita (11/23/09 at 9:13pm)	Here is how some women who have had HELLP Syndrome describe... 11/24/09 at 3:21am by Bokonon	7	559
Evening Primrose Oil at 35 weeks? started by WindyCityMom (11/18/09 at 4:12pm)	Gotcha! I totally agree. I'm totally hypothesizing here,... 11/24/09 at 2:57am by WindyCityMom	15	630
back labor question... just curious. started by caudex (11/19/09 at 1:51pm)	I also have a tilted uterus and had back labor w/ my DS.... 11/23/09 at 4:08pm by Mrs.Floyd	5	321
Am I being foolish? Please be honest... started by shells_n_cheese (11/19/09 at 3:50pm) 1 2	If I feared SD, for the safety of my baby I would choose a... 11/23/09 at 1:20pm by seashells	35	1,259
Narrow pelvic arch? started by Jesseroo (11/22/09 at 1:19pm)	A narrow pelvic arch can move and stretch during labor. Your... 11/23/09 at 12:51am by caned & able	6	469
Professional book of birth photos? Does one exist? started by treehugginhippie (11/22/09 at 7:45pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by earthyamber There is a book I... 11/23/09 at 12:31am by treehugginhippie	3	178
Hypnobabies for for an experienced birther started by Banana731 (11/20/09 at 8:18am)	This will be my third Hypnobabies birth. I pretty much have... 11/23/09 at 12:04am by mrsrobertson	8	276
Cord burning started by JorgieGirl (11/17/09 at 6:00pm)	I've done this for several families. It is a very nice... 11/22/09 at 10:16pm by ms. patricia	12	488
question for Midwives and/or experienced birthers :) started by rissierae (11/21/09 at 1:17pm)	Thanks for all the info. everyone! I realize it's mostly just... 11/22/09 at 8:01pm by rissierae	8	547
anyone used/using relaxation music dvds for birth started by preciousstone (11/11/09 at 11:18pm)	Moved to B & B. 11/22/09 at 3:24pm by MamaMonica	6	283
Hosp birth photo, what was this monitor on DD? started by WindyCityMom (11/20/09 at 3:48pm)	That's awesome. Really I thought that they tried to push... 11/22/09 at 2:00pm by WindyCityMom	11	549
Is it possible to have an unmedicated hospital birth w/ no tub? started by Truckerdoo (11/13/09 at 8:21pm) 1 2 3	Oh yes, yes, definitely! I did it twice! Well, for my first... 11/22/09 at 1:05am by Nettie	48	1,084
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	421
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	478
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	344
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	159
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	277
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	616
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	387
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	967
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	313
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	1,159
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	243
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	209
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	878
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	1,123
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	395
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	532
"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