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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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can we talk hymens? started by dakotablue (2/21/11 at 2:35pm)	After it's broken it's usually just some weird hunks of... 2/21/11 at 2:54pm by JamieCatheryn	1	226
Belly binding? started by AnneCordelia (1/12/08 at 1:18pm) 1 2 3	The link did not work for me. :( 2/21/11 at 2:48am by lexapurple	58	22,441
What, specifically, did you do during labor? started by Beauchamp (2/18/11 at 7:09pm) 1 2	During contrax I was either hands and knees on the floor, on... 2/20/11 at 5:17pm by SuzyLee	21	731
Just a vent: People constantly asking if we're having more kids! started by Awaken (2/6/11 at 3:10pm)	I get asked a bit but it doesn't bother me. Maybe because I... 2/19/11 at 4:22am by katelove	13	622
Perineal burning 5 weeks pp started by bebestar7 (2/18/11 at 11:13am)	thank you! i had a home birth also and was in such a state... 2/18/11 at 3:44pm by bebestar7	2	167
Taking DS to hospital for birth -- Suggestions? started by capsgirl08 (2/2/11 at 11:26pm)	I know some doulas in my region are willing to work as a... 2/18/11 at 1:40pm by wombatclay	8	339
Is my vag ever going to feel normal again? started by ChelseaWantsOut (2/14/11 at 5:55pm)	With my first son, I had a third degree tear (which did get... 2/17/11 at 5:32pm by allisonrose	8	420
Don't understand the ethics here started by wombatclay (2/17/11 at 8:17am)	This thread has been removed for moderation and will return... 2/17/11 at 8:17am by wombatclay	0	157
Induction started by MiamiMami (2/25/09 at 10:03pm)	I've always liked this site for succinct, factual info for... 2/17/11 at 6:09am by MegBoz	13	683
"Stretchmarks are Storytellers" by Pascale Douglas started by lairaja (2/16/11 at 10:02am)	Hi Mamas! I just wanted to share a project that a very... 2/16/11 at 10:02am by lairaja	0	125
Cramping/low back pain without the matching contractions? started by etonmymind (2/14/11 at 7:15am)	Magali, yes. YES. It's 7am here and I've been up since 5... 2/16/11 at 6:58am by etonmymind	5	537
Vaginal delivery after 4th degree tear - 4th pregnancy started by Mammamia33 (2/8/11 at 10:01pm)	There's a thread "vaginal birth after 4th degree tear" around... 2/15/11 at 12:50pm by wombatclay	6	451
arrogant "friend" got what she asked for started by wombatclay (2/15/11 at 12:38pm)	This thread has been removed. The MDC User Agreement... 2/15/11 at 12:38pm by wombatclay	0	132
Feedback on my birth plan anyone? Also need baby's chart started by Thparkly (2/6/11 at 5:47pm) 1 2	I didn't read any of the posts, I just noticed how very long... 2/15/11 at 5:04am by lovebeingamomma	31	1,240
Sacroiliac joint pain durin pregnancy and pain during labor started by Franci (1/9/11 at 12:20am)	I had terrible SI pain with my first, but it did not affect... 2/14/11 at 5:53pm by zuzunel09	11	1,044
Experience with ITN (walking epidural)? started by babyjonesmama (2/14/11 at 11:03am)	I had it but for my third baby...honestly I really liked... 2/14/11 at 2:48pm by SGVaughn	1	219
Cervix location 5 wk PP? started by butterfly1001 (2/14/11 at 7:17am)	It's totally normal. Don't worry at all. Your cervix will... 2/14/11 at 1:06pm by scottishmommy	1	105
In case you are in need of a laugh started by kcparker (2/11/11 at 12:10pm)	oh my! lol 2/14/11 at 10:24am by tjjazzy	1	242
foley catheter induction started by lizard413 (2/13/11 at 9:55pm)	I recently had this done to induce my labor and my experience... 2/13/11 at 9:55pm by lizard413	0	258
Could people share their positive hospital birth stories. started by momtoS (1/20/11 at 3:13pm) 1 2 3	I forgot all about the chimes!! One more thing to look... 2/13/11 at 6:51pm by SGVaughn	46	2,004
Has anybody experienced a post-cesarean hernia? What can you tell me? started by eastvillage (1/11/11 at 8:28am)	I'm so sorry! I am going to move this to Birth and Beyond... 2/12/11 at 4:40pm by annettemarie	2	354
Has anyone closes a large diastasis after more than a year postpartum started by bureshsf (2/10/11 at 6:17am)	Thanks for the information. I do the exercises but I think I... 2/12/11 at 12:13pm by bureshsf	2	194
would you prepare both ways? started by Mamato3wild ponnie (2/9/11 at 7:55pm)	Your so right...if i am already thinking about it...i need to... 2/12/11 at 9:18am by Mamato3wild...	3	200
Using Sphincter Law in your Favor? started by MegBoz (2/8/11 at 12:46pm)	I'm hoping that if I keep telling myself I'll have the baby... 2/11/11 at 6:09pm by minkajane	3	284
Newborn vit K injection or oral for 6 weeks? started by megan sacha (7/23/10 at 12:13am) 1 2	My first DD was born at home in US. I found a pediatrician... 2/11/11 at 11:51am by lexapurple	23	1,510
Books about childbirth for children started by leahmn12 (2/9/11 at 5:49am)	we were at the library recently looking for books about... 2/10/11 at 2:00pm by tunterre	3	137
Induction and 9 pound baby? started by kblackstone444 (1/24/11 at 6:40pm)	An ultrasound estimated my son's size at 9 and a half pounds... 2/10/11 at 11:14am by Italiamom	14	1,218
Past due... started by mrsguardian88 (2/9/11 at 7:33pm)	Ooooh.. induction is SO risky! Induction in first-time moms... 2/10/11 at 6:51am by MegBoz	4	206
Difference between a midwife and a doula? started by caedenmomma (2/6/11 at 2:56pm)	Moving to Birth and Beyond 2/9/11 at 5:52pm by annettemarie	3	198
Placenta encapsulation: dosage and timeline started by 3xMama (2/9/11 at 4:52pm)	I took 2/day 3 times a day for a week and then then 2/day 2... 2/9/11 at 4:55pm by Nicole730	1	212
I really need help with my hypnobabies started by Thparkly (2/2/11 at 1:18am)	I found using my thumb works better for me (its just more... 2/9/11 at 8:13am by dakotablue	5	241
dull ache on right side after c-section started by lillymonster (2/7/11 at 9:07am)	No kidding! It can be understandable, natural, normal... and... 2/7/11 at 9:36pm by MeepyCat	3	305
What position did you give birth in, and did it work for you? started by Blanca78 (1/7/11 at 7:26am) 1 2 3	I was sitting straight up having my epidural removed when I... 2/7/11 at 1:29pm by PinkBunch	55	2,098
A Rant on Episiotomy started by MegBoz (10/27/10 at 11:55am) 1 2 3 4 5	With my first birth, I was completely unprepared and woefully... 2/7/11 at 1:28pm by zuzunel09	84	4,279
A gift for new, first time mother started by Dia (2/1/11 at 10:46pm)	The best gifts I received right after DD was born were: -... 2/7/11 at 9:31am by Comtessa	10	313
Has anyone here had a forceps or vacuum delivery? started by JFTB1177 (11/8/10 at 11:58pm) 1 2	My DD was born with a vaccum. She was asyclintic and after 2... 2/6/11 at 8:11am by memz	23	1,042
7 months post c/s and my uterus still hurts? started by CoBabyMaker (2/5/11 at 3:18pm)	Have you considered seeing a massage therapist or PT who... 2/5/11 at 4:52pm by womenswisdom	1	73
bradley diet and pain? started by zuzunel09 (2/5/11 at 3:10pm)	Brewer diet is not really meant to help with pain per se, but... 2/5/11 at 4:37pm by womenswisdom	2	128
Anyone Co-Sleep with Toddler and Having Hospital Birth? started by Tmama (2/4/11 at 5:47am)	I wouldn't worry about it. DS hasn't spent the night at... 2/5/11 at 11:24am by MrsBone	10	284
Is it normal to still feel uterus 4 weeks pp? started by lillymonster (2/2/11 at 4:52pm)	Thanks - it seems to be very close to the same area the... 2/5/11 at 9:42am by lillymonster	2	108
Insurance question following a homebirth transfer to hospital started by allisonrose (1/29/11 at 4:41pm)	Okay it looks like my insurance company processed the... 2/5/11 at 8:59am by allisonrose	9	457
Postpartum Incontinence started by texmati (1/26/11 at 5:37pm) 1 2	thank you so much for answering... I think in this one area... 2/4/11 at 11:12pm by SGVaughn	31	1,315
Is this a valid c-section reason? started by Honey693 (1/28/11 at 10:08pm)	Forceps can be used to extract a baby past the cervix (it's... 2/4/11 at 8:14pm by MeepyCat	17	994
Uterine Hyperstimulation--If you had it.... started by konayossie (2/1/11 at 4:44pm)	I experienced hyperstimulation during two of my births, both... 2/4/11 at 12:25pm by Sudonk	3	386
backwards labor started by dakotablue (1/26/11 at 8:26am)	Thanks to all who replied. I'm not sure now whether this... 2/3/11 at 1:26pm by dakotablue	4	195
WHOAH! Total hormone hit 4 days postpartum - milk came in started by PrincessWinnie (1/31/11 at 2:34pm)	there is an old saying that I share with most of my... 2/2/11 at 10:40pm by Wittyone	2	285
40wks, not engaged, hearing "CPD", elect c/s, first time mom started by CookAMH (1/24/11 at 8:49am) 1 2	What? I think it may be time for me to step away from this... 2/2/11 at 7:03pm by soso-lynn	23	1,084
Footprints? started by Artichokie (2/2/11 at 1:45pm)	That should work just fine. If you wipe it off right away... 2/2/11 at 5:31pm by MidwifeErika	1	109
Birthcenter or Homebirth started by TheMommy (2/1/11 at 9:22am)	Thanks, MegBoz-- I wonder the same thing about the c-section... 2/2/11 at 10:27am by TheMommy	2	120
Footling Breech Video--Where did I see this? started by konayossie (2/1/11 at 11:57am)	I am teaching a college course on birth culture in the US... 2/1/11 at 11:57am by konayossie	0	85