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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...	Would you UC again? Today at 11:54 am by eknuckles	6,228	88,352
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Birth trauma / defect mystery started by Alexandra K (4/19/12 at 1:32pm)	I don't have any advice to give, but I couldn't read without... 4/19/12 at 4:41pm by cat13	1	121
High Blood Pressure! started by Kaylin14 (4/17/12 at 5:58am)	I agree - that diastolic is scary high. Since you are not... 4/19/12 at 11:27am by Bokonon	2	77
Nurses pushing on stomach after birth - help. started by Carrissa (2/19/12 at 12:01pm) 1 2 3…12	SimonMommy: In the Kashion article, I would like to point... 4/18/12 at 5:47pm by Katie8681	228	4,242
Likelihood of placenta previa with no symptoms at all? started by ariane77 (4/15/12 at 10:42am)	You can at the very least get a good feeling of high or low... 4/17/12 at 6:33pm by Isabel57	7	154
Where can I find Recharge drink? started by callieollie (4/9/12 at 5:22pm)	I've seen in at Fred Meyer's in the 'hippie' section. lol... 4/16/12 at 3:26pm by katt	3	99
RH Neg question started by JaimeF (4/8/12 at 9:50am)	I do not think the cord would need to be clamped any sooner.... 4/16/12 at 12:39pm by phathui5	3	103
What is the definition of a precipitous birth? started by jennica (7/9/10 at 2:54am) 1 2	Yeah, it really has to be that way because there's just no... 4/14/12 at 1:08am by Plummeting	23	5,553
Hypnobabies vs. Hypnobirth vs... Blissborn? What now? And what to do when the instructor... started by buko (3/29/12 at 4:52pm)	Awesome posts by all. So cool to see another hypno CBE... 4/9/12 at 4:13pm by avalonbirth	18	351
tell me about your first baby being unengaged at term started by lalazap (4/3/12 at 2:54pm)	Thanks for asking Altair! I am really just looking for... 4/6/12 at 1:13pm by lalazap	13	199
Male OB? Am I right to say no, or just being picky? started by jeninejessica (6/2/11 at 9:38am) 1 2	I would go with whoever makes you feel more comfortable. For... 4/5/12 at 8:07pm by Plummeting	38	1,404
First time mom-to-be: How soon is too soon to choose childbirth program and prepare? started by SweetTea (4/4/12 at 11:07am)	If you're taking Hypnobabies we recommend that you start when... 4/5/12 at 11:05am by PrenatalCoach	4	107
whats this mean started by babyboi01 (4/1/12 at 9:00am)	This happens to me also. My midwife said it's head-on-pelvis... 4/3/12 at 10:17pm by NCMtnMama	4	102
Bandl's Ring aka abnormal retraction ring started by Cian'sMama (1/20/11 at 11:09am)	Bandl's ring, as described above overs in labour. It is not... 3/31/12 at 12:16am by Haelmoon	13	1,305
Older children at hospital birth? started by MunchiesMom (2/12/12 at 12:48pm)	That's a good idea...leave town during early labor and get a... 3/30/12 at 12:31pm by MunchiesMom	10	187
The Human Rights in Childbirth Conference at the Hague! started by Super~Single~Mama (3/29/12 at 10:02am)	I am posting this for a friend I met in law school. I just... 3/29/12 at 10:02am by Super~Single~...	0	98
Grieving the loss of an ideal birth scene. started by AndreaJay (3/27/12 at 11:32am)	I love hearing from woman who are content, even truly proud... 3/27/12 at 11:32am by AndreaJay	0	108
Hypnobabies didn't work for me started by annablue (1/27/11 at 2:29pm) 1 2 3	To clarify, Hypnobabies definitely doesn't say not to read... 3/23/12 at 7:47pm by lindsayjean	43	3,649
Moms & Dads of Infants to 1 year Support Group starts April 2012 in The Woodlands, TX started by BabyMeMassage (3/22/12 at 9:32am)	Get to know moms and dads with infants in The Woodlands... 3/22/12 at 9:32am by BabyMeMassage	0	16
Postpardum Joint Stiffness started by dmdepp (3/17/12 at 7:15pm)	Progesterone!!!! I went to see a intergrative medicine doc... 3/17/12 at 7:15pm by dmdepp	0	17
Need quick advice on Inductions started by ThankfulMama (3/14/12 at 2:19pm)	You could talk to your midwife about starting to use evening... 3/17/12 at 1:59pm by phathui5	5	141
Anyone's Husband/Partner NOT there for the Birth? started by Sasha's Mama (5/16/11 at 5:35pm) 1 2	I agree with this as well. I wasn't into going through... 3/17/12 at 12:34pm by linnea27	22	1,084
Explanations for why a baby would be born with good color but not breathing. Outcome fine but... started by IdentityCrisisMama (10/1/11 at 2:51pm)	this thread is old i see, but i was just searching for... 3/16/12 at 6:00pm by begoniamama	16	438
Vulvar Vestibulitis/ Vulvodynia & Natural Birth started by kat.c.stevens (11/18/09 at 6:37pm) 1 2	How did it go Burnbake? I'd really like to hear how your... 3/16/12 at 5:19pm by naturalmomWA	24	4,710
Due my 5th cesarean tomorrow! started by XxclarexX (3/15/12 at 4:03am)	Nope, but I hope you have a great experience and am excited... 3/16/12 at 3:02pm by cat13	1	60
Can you recommend a positive yet realistic book about natural childbirth in the hospital? started by AbbyGrant (3/6/12 at 5:33am)	Thanks for the suggestions ladies! My library has the second... 3/16/12 at 10:21am by AbbyGrant	4	112
5th Cesarean any one? started by Saaz (12/5/09 at 7:44pm)	I'm having my 5th c section tmrw!! Anyone else had 5 and if... 3/15/12 at 3:59am by XxclarexX	15	1,797
Lotus birth with breast crawl started by Aaliyah777 (3/6/12 at 2:24am)	Hi again! I really appreciate all the feedback! All this... 3/14/12 at 2:08pm by Aaliyah777	9	308
Would you mind taking a quick (8 questions) survey about language and birth? started by lisa_nc (2/28/12 at 5:38pm)	Might be a little bug w/the survey. I wrote a response in... 3/14/12 at 8:34am by Partaria	9	154
First PP period started by icy02 (7/11/11 at 8:34pm) 1 2	With DS1 I don't remember. DS2 at 12 months. DS3 at 3... 3/14/12 at 12:21am by andisunshine	21	639
Giving birth vaginally with really bad hemerrhoids started by Marnica (3/12/12 at 12:29pm)	Oh boy- I feel your pain. I pm'd you! 3/13/12 at 6:44am by Marnica	2	84
38+6 weeks pregnant having sharp pains in vaginal area and diarrhea started by newmumm2b (3/6/12 at 1:17am)	The pains and soreness are most likely a varicose vein in the... 3/12/12 at 1:00pm by Marnica	1	327
Stupid question - how do you clean up furniture if your water breaks? started by amberskyfire (3/6/12 at 1:15am)	Thanks, everyone. I've been walking around the house with a... 3/9/12 at 10:17pm by amberskyfire	8	211
sadness after natural birth? started by linnea27 (2/27/12 at 7:16pm)	I've only had one birth, it was 20 hr UC. It was probably as... 3/8/12 at 3:18am by slmommy	7	272
Scared of birth vbac or csection started by janarae18 (1/16/12 at 9:46am)	Also, if you do end up needing another c-sec for any reason... 3/7/12 at 3:08pm by tangledblue	14	260
Post Partum Thyroiditis, unresolved, and PPD started by Nannala (3/6/12 at 9:22am)	I had similar experiences after the births of my kids. The... 3/6/12 at 5:54pm by olive&pimiento	1	41
Puppp??? started by Momonthego26 (4/23/11 at 4:34pm)	I had a horrible case of PUPPPS during the last few weeks of... 3/6/12 at 8:39am by momDlo	12	481
Hospital told me if I do not receive Vitamin K injecion, I must deliver at another hospital? started by kookies (3/4/12 at 6:53pm)	That sounds way wrong! We refused Vit K, Eye ointment, and... 3/5/12 at 11:11am by sassyfirechick	1	122
Jewelry to commemorate a birth? started by momof3kiddoz (3/2/12 at 10:41am)	Just wanted to tell you that my business is stamped jewelry.... 3/5/12 at 9:27am by Carrissa	1	40
Painful Cervix Test made me questioned. Help? started by Tallywa (1/16/12 at 12:12am)	I was once in your shoes! Only I was 18 by that time, but 17... 2/29/12 at 10:19am by angelpie545	5	288
Getting Your Body Back.... started by j4ino (2/21/12 at 6:48am)	I'm pregnant with my fourth have that kangaroo pouch...I... 2/29/12 at 10:03am by angelpie545	3	115
What foods do you find work best during labor? started by DeChRi (2/3/12 at 8:41pm)	broth worked best for me 2/26/12 at 9:55am by Heather5581	14	255
Shredded cord & skinny cord question started by HarperRose (2/24/12 at 7:40am)	I have a close friend who just had a baby this week. Her... 2/24/12 at 7:40am by HarperRose	0	78
Laboring at home, going to hospital to push baby out? started by WindyCityMom (2/12/12 at 9:00pm) 1 2	Quote:That's awesome! 2/23/12 at 6:30pm by justKate	20	667
Bumps in the wrong places.. started by phyleon (2/21/12 at 2:37pm)	Have you looked at lipomas? Also, when people have severely... 2/22/12 at 1:15pm by rnra	1	40
Post-partum, breastfeeding, and thyroid levels started by SilverMoon010 (2/20/12 at 9:42am)	My thyroid disease started after baby number 1, so I have no... 2/21/12 at 6:52pm by UrbanMamma	4	104
Hypnoss self study program on CD? started by MunchiesMom (2/13/12 at 12:58pm)	I don't know if there's a program out there that's only on... 2/21/12 at 8:22am by DoulaJ	1	24
PLEASE vote for your favorite birth photo! started by Earthylady (2/14/12 at 11:07am)	I'm sobbing buckets over here. So beautiful. I'm just struck... 2/20/12 at 6:58pm by BroodyWoodsgal	4	153
when to be worried if you are postdate started by catinthehat (12/27/11 at 4:16pm)	I have a slightly different perspective. My DD was born at... 2/19/12 at 7:36pm by 1stTimeMama4-...	9	353
Stitches... started by zaynsmommy16 (2/18/12 at 1:16am)	The episiotomy should be basically healed by one week, but... 2/18/12 at 4:02pm by womenswisdom	2	65
Yoga during labor and birth? started by GoddessKristie (2/10/12 at 5:15pm)	Thanks, Ladies! I'm going to check those websites out! 2/18/12 at 7:10am by GoddessKristie	4	153