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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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afterpains and herbal treatments (would especially like to hear from moms of many) started by icxcnika (1/17/11 at 8:27am)	I used the Afterease tincture after my second was born and am... 1/18/11 at 10:53am by leigh2006	1	155
Early return of AF despite EBF - hypothyroid connection? started by AutumnAir (1/17/11 at 12:40pm)	going between hyper and hypothyroid is generally... 1/18/11 at 10:11am by treeoflife3	5	149
Pros and Cos for having people at your birth? started by pinkprincess09 (12/3/10 at 3:01pm) 1 2	Best line ever lol Last time I had mw, her asst, dh, and my... 1/18/11 at 6:55am by Tumble Bumbles	33	1,584
is this vaginal pressure after delivery normal? started by fennelseed (4/6/09 at 11:17pm)	im asking the same question my daughter is now 10 months old... 1/17/11 at 11:50pm by Baby Bella	9	4,582
Interesting article started by memz (1/13/11 at 7:36am)	This was quite a statement: "There are now more babies born... 1/17/11 at 9:04pm by CookAMH	4	187
looking for a good midwife in New Haven, CT started by TheMommy (1/17/11 at 6:38pm)	Hi! I'm new to these forums, but have been a reader of... 1/17/11 at 6:38pm by TheMommy	0	76
ok to use doppler during labor? started by DKPA (1/9/11 at 6:58am)	This. We had no ultrasounds or doppler during pregnancy with... 1/17/11 at 4:02pm by prothyraia	12	422
price of GBS IV antibiotics when purchasing for homebirth? started by carriebft (1/17/11 at 1:49pm)	I left a message for my midwife but she probably won't get... 1/17/11 at 1:49pm by carriebft	0	78
Would you induce? started by kblackstone444 (1/12/11 at 5:02pm)	I would not induce. 1. Apply for assistance as soon as... 1/16/11 at 6:51pm by AtYourCervices	12	496
Light pink bleeding one week ago and again today at 4 months postpartum started by heatherRN (1/13/11 at 7:46am)	LOL it would have to be the immaculate conception ;)Once... 1/16/11 at 1:54pm by heatherRN	3	263
severe cramps, desperate for help started by loonar (1/9/11 at 12:47pm)	Thank you so much everyone for your input. Unfortunately I am... 1/16/11 at 9:09am by loonar	7	366
Who "invented" patterned breathing for labor? started by MittensKittens (1/16/11 at 5:10am)	I think you're right, it was Frederick Lamaze who brought it... 1/16/11 at 6:31am by HariB	1	112
Is it safe to use a heating pad during labor? started by homemademom (1/10/11 at 9:11am)	shoul be perfectly safe. i was able to find one at rite aid... 1/15/11 at 5:30pm by fyrwmn	6	554
Losing the 'baby weight'? started by WifeofAnt (12/28/10 at 2:04pm)	i am on #3 ( who is 4 mo old) and i have lost with the same... 1/14/11 at 8:24pm by etsdtm99	14	561
Post Partum Healing started by WifeofAnt (12/14/10 at 10:07am)	Update: Tailbone still hurts. Saw the doc for my postpartum... 1/14/11 at 7:54pm by WifeofAnt	5	355
Wearing amber during labor, delivery, possible Hep-lock? started by capsgirl08 (1/4/11 at 10:33pm)	These are great great ideas. I too REALLY hate needles. I... 1/14/11 at 7:34pm by lizsky	10	779
What is your DH like after you give birth? started by mommy22boys (1/11/11 at 10:47am) 1 2	Quote:He's my ex now, but he was really, really good with... 1/14/11 at 12:51am by A_Random_Phrase	23	689
Have you heard of this relating to GBS disease? started by 47chromosomes (1/12/11 at 2:24pm)	I'm very sorry that you had to go through such a difficult... 1/13/11 at 12:44pm by pregnant@40	7	256
OHP Open Card to start seeing a Midwife started by mroyelle (1/11/11 at 8:37am)	Again, residing in Deschutes county might mean that you... 1/13/11 at 9:33am by Italiamom	5	490
NCB-Friendly and General Baby Shower Ideas? started by mmaramba (1/10/11 at 9:44pm)	I had a shower with my oldest, and it was really nice. We... 1/12/11 at 4:42pm by lunarlady	4	156
Large amount of excess skin PP started by plantnerd (1/12/11 at 7:43am)	I am now 13 months PP with a fiesty little toddler tearing up... 1/12/11 at 7:43am by plantnerd	0	95
Belly binding started by kriket (1/2/11 at 8:31am)	I would like to know more about this as well. I think it is... 1/11/11 at 1:18pm by sawingjello	1	211
Interviewing a Postpartum Doula started by 3xMama (1/11/11 at 11:26am)	What about what happens if she's unavailable. Does she have... 1/11/11 at 12:13pm by windymama	2	86
Symptoms of PPAF returning? started by KLM99 (12/21/10 at 5:44am)	With my first pp AF (DS was 14 months), I totally thought I... 1/10/11 at 5:16pm by dejagerw	4	184
Transverse when labor starts started by CookAMH (1/10/11 at 3:51pm)	What has been your experience with babies who were transverse... 1/10/11 at 3:51pm by CookAMH	0	82
perineal massage during pregnancy to prevent tearing started by lsmama (1/7/11 at 2:29pm)	I'm wondering the same thing as delivery 3 approaches. I... 1/10/11 at 12:33pm by MaryMarg	3	358
Gbs+ and newborn screening? started by kblackstone444 (1/8/11 at 2:31pm)	(no title) 1/9/11 at 11:06am by kblackstone444	6	163
Homebirth as a surrogate started by SAHMinHawaii (4/10/10 at 11:37pm)	Hi, I am wanting to be a G.surrogate, and would like to... 1/8/11 at 10:27pm by jmr	14	1,292
Rate of hemorrhage leading to hysterectomy? started by CookAMH (1/8/11 at 9:23pm)	I am curious if anyone has an approx % rate of occurrence of... 1/8/11 at 9:23pm by CookAMH	0	61
Did I forget anything? (birth plan) started by msmiranda (1/2/11 at 7:15am)	Have you thought at all about putting all or some of the... 1/8/11 at 5:34pm by dejagerw	6	285
Doula for second birth? started by Jayray (1/4/11 at 7:40am)	Doulas who are certifying don't actually have to do them for... 1/8/11 at 1:50pm by Nicoleandco	7	195
Looking for a good midwife started by narnia51483 (1/7/11 at 7:17pm)	Thanks Diyan! I'll try that. 1/8/11 at 10:39am by narnia51483	2	72
Return of Menstruation--change of pattern started by Raingirl (1/7/11 at 8:09pm)	With my first daughter, my period did not resume post partum... 1/7/11 at 8:09pm by Raingirl	0	56
need advice about situation--am i over reacting? started by junglefamily (12/31/10 at 5:12pm)	You never mention where you are, but I'm guessing a very... 1/6/11 at 9:43am by Italiamom	15	736
Home birth and then birth center? started by donnamr3211 (1/4/11 at 12:02pm)	Aw, that's pretty sweet that your son wants the baby born at... 1/6/11 at 7:58am by Sudonk	7	245
Processing my birth: GBS infection and Malposition/not-ideal pelvis shape? started by 47chromosomes (1/2/11 at 8:07pm)	I've read that book so much in my pregnancies that it's... 1/5/11 at 8:45pm by 47chromosomes	2	210
Any book suggestions to help prepare DS for a home birth? started by rachelalfreda (12/14/10 at 8:42pm)	Thanks! These video's are much better than the ones on uTube... 1/5/11 at 5:37pm by rachelalfreda	12	285
Husband against having a doula! started by blizzy (12/23/10 at 11:05am) 1 2	I didn't have a doula for my first birth, partly because we... 1/5/11 at 2:36pm by AutumnAir	22	764
Rhogam- I'm so confused! started by RabbitMomma (12/17/10 at 7:06pm) 1 2	I am O- and chose not to get the shot prenatally after all... 1/5/11 at 10:41am by is it puppies?	25	1,334
Tips on making your hospital birth more home-like? started by MoonHasBeams (11/10/10 at 11:07am)	As a doula attending both hospital and home births as well... 1/4/11 at 7:24pm by Keileen	11	995
transverse baby in labor? what happened? started by happyblessedmama (1/3/11 at 2:34pm)	Yeah, it was a bit scary for a few minutes there. This was a... 1/4/11 at 4:36pm by ~Amy~	4	422
TMI question started by memz (12/30/10 at 8:06am)	Thanks everyone...at least I know that I'm not... 1/4/11 at 12:55pm by memz	10	444
Sleep baby SLEEP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! started by Jodie8 (1/3/11 at 2:36pm)	No problem. I wondered if you meant to post somewhere else... 1/4/11 at 12:10pm by gemasita	3	98
All children by C-section tribe )_( started by Silvercrest79 (7/21/06 at 5:33am) 1 2 3…57	We'll have to agree to disagree, 1/4/11 at 11:18am by Storm Bride	1,131	54,396
Placenta jerky recipes? started by smeep (1/2/11 at 4:09pm)	I have a friend who said he wanted to try some of my... 1/2/11 at 4:09pm by smeep	0	254
Wow, I have so many concerns about the birth started by Kewpie80 (12/30/10 at 2:12pm)	Congratulations on your pregnancy! I wanted to type a quick... 1/2/11 at 1:05pm by mama de dos	9	405
New Years' Baby-waterbirth started by callalilly (1/2/11 at 8:19am)	That's great! I was so delighted to see that the first baby... 1/2/11 at 12:57pm by Italiamom	1	104
Talk to me about subsequent babies and labors. started by Beauchamp (10/18/10 at 3:21pm) 1 2 3	First baby. Born at 40+3, 10 hours total, including 3.5... 1/2/11 at 9:01am by mckittre	53	1,815
What to do about sister (and me)? started by CallMeMommy (12/23/10 at 7:38am) 1 2	In the vein of msmiranda's post, she might find Birthing from... 1/2/11 at 7:57am by mylilmonkeys	31	1,349
When will my perinum feel "normal"? started by Climbergirl (12/30/10 at 6:26pm)	I was doing pads soaked (well not super soaked, but wet in... 1/1/11 at 6:25pm by Qbear'smama	4	275