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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	Christian Midwives in Northern VA Yesterday at 10:10 am by bohogardenia	8,980	125,990
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...	Want UC but dh won't hear of it Today at 12:00 am by starrlamia	6,160	87,586
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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Hypnobirthing: yay or nay? started by mamabird83 (11/17/10 at 12:54pm) 1 2 3	I used Hypnobabies with my 2nd. I felt that it was helpful.... 12/31/10 at 10:05am by SublimeBirthGirl	42	1,595
natural ways to induce labour? started by myk (12/23/10 at 11:16pm)	see, that's the thing about natural inductions that i'm... 12/30/10 at 9:06pm by myk	11	766
Natural labor vs pitocin induced labor started by lillymonster (12/28/10 at 6:14am) 1 2	I had pit, but wasn't induced, and then I had a NCB for my... 12/30/10 at 7:40pm by CBEmomma	24	1,059
Risk of prolapse? started by FoxintheSnow (12/29/10 at 7:18am)	The thing about hospitals is that IF a condition has a known... 12/30/10 at 9:49am by wombatclay	3	202
Overdue started by popo (11/22/10 at 6:40am)	My 3rd was born at 42 weeks (after my 1st were born within... 12/30/10 at 7:45am by donutmolly	15	732
lotus birth started by shygal (12/29/10 at 5:46pm)	You will probably find more input on lotus birth in the... 12/30/10 at 3:22am by MsBlack	1	192
At hospital - Need advice re antibiotics Asap started by Cassaba (12/8/10 at 7:10am)	glad to hear the good news, op. Yes, one of many difficult... 12/29/10 at 1:45pm by Sfcmama	11	476
walk me through interviewing care providers. & fear of medical authorities (drs and midwives) started by cyclamen (12/23/10 at 8:38pm)	Yeah, I wouldn't worry about negative reactions to not... 12/29/10 at 10:47am by MegBoz	5	304
I feel dumb asking this... started by AFWife (12/28/10 at 11:40am)	generally if the cramps are regular, and get closer together... 12/28/10 at 8:47pm by starrlamia	7	246
Pitocin after birth?? started by EllisH (12/11/10 at 12:04pm) 1 2	haha whoops! 12/28/10 at 5:37pm by starrlamia	29	1,988
External/Internal Fetal monitoring-- where can I learn more about this? started by texmati (12/27/10 at 12:45pm)	(no title) 12/28/10 at 11:05am by texmati	7	248
Hair, to cut or not to cut? started by WifeofAnt (10/31/10 at 1:09pm) 1 2	Arrrghh! I have these and loathe them! I also cut mine... 12/27/10 at 8:15pm by Xavismom	38	1,271
Are my organs all displaced? Not sure where this should go,sorry. started by MamitaM (12/26/10 at 4:20pm)	The pain you're feeling is probably just an irritated... 12/26/10 at 9:01pm by scottishmommy	1	177
just have to share really to clear my mind.... started by rainbowsprite (12/22/10 at 4:13pm)	I'm subbing to this. I've had a similar problem during my... 12/26/10 at 3:54pm by Hedgehog Mtn	5	293
First baby spontaneous labor - second won't show up. started by mckittre (12/25/10 at 8:51am)	First baby came at 43+1 weeks - that was hard enough. ... 12/26/10 at 4:29am by AutumnAir	4	219
Would you fudge your lmp? started by FoxintheSnow (11/30/10 at 5:49pm) 1 2	I would and did. In my case, it was because I ovulated... 12/23/10 at 4:31pm by bri276	23	810
Very sensitive hearing postpartum started by 47chromosomes (12/13/10 at 7:13pm)	It is nature's way of letting a mother be aware of her... 12/22/10 at 8:42pm by miriam	3	369
"The Other Side of the Glass" preview! started by stardogs (12/22/10 at 4:19pm)	Just saw the link posted on facebook and thought you all... 12/22/10 at 4:19pm by stardogs	0	133
PPAF returned and left again? started by limette (12/21/10 at 5:58pm)	With my daughter I had that happen...although further out... 12/22/10 at 7:57am by Mommy2Austin	3	81
How did you bind your belly? What worked, what didn't? started by Funny Face (11/28/10 at 3:57pm)	They have post pregnancy support belts over here Im debating... 12/21/10 at 10:43pm by OkiMom	19	1,401
Lochia started by WifeofAnt (12/21/10 at 8:45pm)	I believe that the official normal is that it lasts 4-6... 12/21/10 at 9:42pm by Marissamom	1	118
Midwife and Military/Tricare started by Pirogi (12/17/10 at 4:19pm)	Yep, I'm an AD spouse. We paid $2800 for our homebirth and... 12/21/10 at 6:04am by MarineWife	3	365
Sex after birth uncomfortable/painful started by Wendy HS (12/17/10 at 8:52pm)	With DD I think it was about 3-4 months before I could have... 12/20/10 at 11:41pm by Marissamom	12	670
How do I get my medical records? started by myfairbabies (12/18/10 at 8:31pm)	At my hospital (for other stuff, not birth), there is a... 12/19/10 at 3:41pm by Jayray	2	216
bulb syringe at birth started by theresa1 (12/18/10 at 9:55pm)	The American Academy of Pediatrics, AAP, no longer recommends... 12/19/10 at 2:40am by MsBlack	1	232
Feeling woozy weeks after birth started by kittywitty (12/17/10 at 11:51am)	I hope it's just the ear and easy to get healed up! 12/18/10 at 11:41pm by HeatherB	9	250
Another c-section thread... started by kblackstone444 (12/17/10 at 6:13am)	I had a c-section (mine was emergancy with general... 12/17/10 at 7:51pm by texmati	10	337
Keeping placenta at hospital birth- is it possible?? started by babygrey (12/6/10 at 11:41pm)	I OFTEN kick myself for not taking my placenta home. My... 12/17/10 at 4:06pm by RoseRedHoofbeats	9	746
anyone diagnosed with GD give birth outside of hospital? started by opheliajoy (12/13/10 at 8:32am)	I was diagnosed with GD when I was pg with ds2. I gave birth... 12/17/10 at 3:43pm by MarineWife	3	178
PP sex - burning normal? (TMI Alert!) started by waterlight (12/5/10 at 9:26pm)	I just want to say I also experienced this and it got better.... 12/16/10 at 10:20pm by cyclamen	3	307
Post-partum PUPPPS rash started by annettemarie (12/13/10 at 1:48pm)	Thanks everyone! I ordered some pine tar soap as well as soap... 12/15/10 at 1:10pm by annettemarie	5	870
Avoiding abx...yogurt or garlic insertion? started by northcountrymamma (11/30/10 at 10:57am)	NCM, I tested positive for GBS for the 1st time this... 12/15/10 at 8:13am by sarahn4639	13	367
Hospital vs. Home for 1st time moms started by SeattleMolly (11/29/10 at 11:28am) 1 2 3…6	Yeah, I guess my situation is more unique than I thought,... 12/14/10 at 8:04am by Mama Metis	106	3,942
What is a PKU? What is this test for? started by Brishenn (12/14/10 at 1:14am)	Back in the day, the only thing tested in newborns was PKU... 12/14/10 at 2:17am by MsBlack	2	195
High BP started by Pirogi (12/3/10 at 7:48am)	It sounds like you've got a plan and a supportive healthcare... 12/13/10 at 11:58am by tanyalynn	5	200
Looking for Therese Doyle, CNM in Chicago area started by MommyJulie (12/8/10 at 11:31am)	Thanks all! I found her on FaceBook - she is in Mexico! And... 12/12/10 at 9:48pm by MommyJulie	5	256
Reflecting birth ending in section (?'s about it) started by sbgrace (12/10/10 at 10:53pm)	Hugs, mama, just from the description you gave, I would have... 12/12/10 at 8:27pm by coyotemist	3	286
C-Section Bag started by Snow Cherries (12/9/10 at 11:32am)	With my last baby, she was jaundiced and my milk was a bit... 12/11/10 at 3:56pm by 4Blessings	5	299
How Much to take it easy post birth - NO steps? started by MegBoz (11/29/10 at 8:15pm) 1 2	I can't see any real reason why you shouldn't be able to do... 12/11/10 at 1:23pm by Storm Bride	38	1,166
Moms of 2+ -- HELP! started by ILovePie (11/16/10 at 3:36pm)	Very common, you are not crazy, I obviously can't say you... 12/11/10 at 1:07pm by Peony	18	488
Does anyone know why...GBS procedures started by mrsberman (12/4/10 at 11:38am)	No... same swab. I think it makes sense if it is vaginal... 12/10/10 at 4:31am by Christine4kiddos	12	412
Prolonged jaundice in BF newborn started by Wendy HS (11/22/10 at 9:59pm)	How is your son doing? Is his jaundice clearing? If he's... 12/9/10 at 7:23am by lville71	8	560
Trisomy 18 home birth story? started by snowcrocus (11/15/10 at 9:27am)	I think I've read that too, but I don't have it bookmarked. ... 12/8/10 at 5:38pm by Xiaohua	6	986
Strenght and lenght of contractions and scar from previous C-section started by Franci (12/7/10 at 7:20am)	My MW assistant told me at the last appointment that they had... 12/8/10 at 6:18am by Climbergirl	1	124
Searching for Midwife or Doula in Koh Samui, Thailand started by expatgrandma (11/27/10 at 7:26pm)	Thanks for your response... Choosing the right provider is... 12/7/10 at 6:51pm by expatgrandma	4	193
To doula or not to doula..... started by lsmama (12/7/10 at 3:40am)	If the three year old is not going to watch the birth... I'd... 12/7/10 at 10:55am by philomom	2	150
WWYD if GBS+ & water breaks? started by bayspumpkin (12/3/10 at 3:47pm)	Something to also consider is that strep B is a very normal... 12/6/10 at 5:02pm by carrierwright	7	275
Why are women with partners more likely to opt for drugs in labor? started by fireHC11 (11/17/10 at 11:09pm) 1 2 3 4	I would be interested to see biases/controls, etc in such a... 12/6/10 at 4:53pm by carrierwright	61	2,283
How long to take it easy after birth started by Cassaba (11/23/10 at 6:38am)	Thanks so much for all the replies. I am now 1 week PAST my... 12/6/10 at 7:54am by Cassaba	16	765
Baby's movements during labour started by beckington (12/3/10 at 12:38pm)	Ah, thanks! I just wish I knew when this baby will come - the... 12/5/10 at 3:41pm by beckington	2	212