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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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Do pushing phases get shorter with each baby? started by JFTB1177 (10/27/10 at 11:39am) 1 2	1st twin- came out posterior- I pushed for 20 minutes- was... 12/5/10 at 11:11am by greenmama66	38	1,407
What does your mucous plug look like? And when did you lose it? started by boogiebearlove (11/18/10 at 10:06am)	With DD1, it looked like I sneezed in my panties. No blood... 12/4/10 at 12:35pm by seaheroine	7	1,817
hypnobabies what's safe for DH to listen to? started by dakotablue (11/30/10 at 1:58pm)	Thanks! I guess I just feel bad subjecting him to having to... 12/3/10 at 10:58am by dakotablue	5	212
Ordered my Hypnobabies today! started by minkajane (12/2/10 at 8:00pm)	It is definitely worth it! I got my money's worth for... 12/3/10 at 10:01am by Sudonk	2	96
Question about stitches and colds post-partum started by Bethusila (11/30/10 at 5:08pm)	the stitches definitely could be dissolving by now but if... 12/2/10 at 11:45pm by Wittyone	2	116
Extremities and face always go numb in labor... started by Funny Face (11/12/10 at 6:58pm)	Those are also signs of hyperventilation. So, like PP said,... 12/2/10 at 10:24pm by citymagnolia	10	440
If you had a c/s, were you able to BF? started by JFTB1177 (11/10/10 at 10:45am) 1 2 3	I did okay BF'ing after my C-section. Lactation nurse came... 12/2/10 at 5:58pm by waterlight	41	897
Your Baby's Birth - A short survey started by MzT (10/26/10 at 1:50am)	Would love to but had a CS. Sounds interesting though.! 12/2/10 at 2:46pm by NewSolarMomma	6	600
Need ideas for DC1 while in labor started by penstamon (12/2/10 at 12:03pm)	We live in a rural area and the majority of our friends do... 12/2/10 at 12:03pm by penstamon	0	87
delayed cord cutting--other side of the argument? started by lisavark (11/18/10 at 4:20pm)	I'm confused about this statement, are you saying that they... 11/30/10 at 10:08am by ~Adorkable~	18	891
Husband thinking that C section is safer started by Franci (11/25/10 at 12:39am)	i recommend having him watch pregnant in america. awesome... 11/29/10 at 8:55am by starbyfar7	13	703
What signals that the cervix is getting ready? started by Snow Cherries (11/21/10 at 8:56am)	IME, the pregnant cervix is 'soft'--softer than non-pregnant... 11/29/10 at 4:20am by MsBlack	3	363
Avoiding high blood pressure started by lorajo (11/18/10 at 12:14pm)	I've done a lot better this pregnancy at controlling my BP.... 11/28/10 at 8:02pm by MoonStarFalling	9	332
Stretchmark pain, sensitive skin? started by waterlight (11/28/10 at 7:49pm)	Hi! I gave birth to my baby 3 weeks ago (after 36 hours of... 11/28/10 at 7:49pm by waterlight	0	66
placenta encapsulation! who's doing it, who's done it!? started by starbyfar7 (11/2/10 at 11:50pm) 1 2	My friend/encapsulation specialist (I was her first client)... 11/27/10 at 10:59pm by HeatherB	34	1,611
Anyone given birth with a full blown yeast infection? started by Funny Face (11/27/10 at 9:20am)	Thanks ladies. I have done the yogurt and probiotic... 11/27/10 at 3:23pm by Funny Face	3	147
Hypnobirthing vs. Hypnobabies started by gunnarsmama77 (6/30/10 at 11:09pm)	I would skip the class and just do Hypnobabies. Really,... 11/25/10 at 6:16pm by Veritaserum	8	734
"Land" vs Water birth started by 3xMama (11/17/10 at 8:20pm)	I've never actually had a waterbirth so i can't really... 11/24/10 at 3:36pm by GoBecGo	14	445
Low Lying Placenta - Outcomes? Can you do it natural? started by BusyMumof5 (11/23/10 at 4:10pm)	Wow - You're a very informed mama - thanks for information... 11/24/10 at 9:04am by BusyMumof5	7	460
probable c-section: anterior placenta cord clamping question started by livinzoo (11/23/10 at 3:30pm)	It's a birth. All births are special. I would ask your... 11/24/10 at 7:24am by MeepyCat	1	214
how long before my belly button and belly return to normal? started by ecky (11/23/10 at 9:00am)	Two words: belly binding. Google it, do it. :) Ideally it's... 11/24/10 at 12:41am by Smokering	3	502
I need to interview Texas Medicaid moms who wanted a midwife-attended birth started by MamaJen (11/23/10 at 9:37am)	Does it have to be medicaid? I'm in Texas and am unable to... 11/23/10 at 12:48pm by WifeofAnt	1	111
How long did you bleed postpartum? started by Funny Face (11/12/10 at 8:58pm)	For #1 it was 6 weeks, but only heavy for about 1.5 weeks.... 11/23/10 at 4:50am by CBEmomma	12	582
Bladder control and contractions started by mizznicole (11/18/10 at 9:56am)	I don't remember it ever being an issue in my labors, but I... 11/22/10 at 4:50am by MyFullHouse	3	180
How much to pay a Friend / Doula ? started by amyhulen (11/20/10 at 10:17pm)	If I offered to go to a friend's birth, I wouldn't want to be... 11/21/10 at 1:31pm by Banana731	4	226
mama cloth for after birth started by lillymonster (11/2/10 at 2:35pm)	They are pretty big, and the birdseye fabric is kind of... 11/19/10 at 2:24pm by weliveinthefo...	15	588
Good Luck, Illinois! started by Turquesa (11/16/10 at 3:24pm)	I am keeping my fingers crossed for the midwives in Illinois!... 11/19/10 at 12:00pm by Partaria	5	229
Looking big vs. baby size started by er1010 (10/28/10 at 3:30pm) 1 2 3	I didn't start measuring "big" until 36-37 weeks with my... 11/18/10 at 9:39am by DusterGal72	45	1,452
1st postpartum cycle, heavy and clots started by suddenlyamama (11/16/10 at 10:02pm)	Yes, it can be normal.....my m/w's told me that as long as I... 11/17/10 at 6:06pm by mama to 2 girls	1	77
water birth fears started by mrsbrunette (11/3/10 at 5:46pm)	lol hey marilyn!!!! this is late, but thanks for all the... 11/17/10 at 1:30pm by mrsbrunette	15	598
Is there anything I should or could be doing to help move things along? started by natural_mama89 (11/15/10 at 5:15pm)	The baby seems to be in a great position. Baby is anterior... 11/17/10 at 1:03pm by natural_mama89	2	173
Pitocin and Jaundice started by homemademom (11/7/10 at 9:54pm) 1 2	Just adding that my first was a pit induction (probably 10-12... 11/17/10 at 8:52am by mumkimum	27	751
Help me feel better about choosing the birth center... started by Comtessa (11/5/10 at 11:52am)	I had a great birth center birth. I would never do a HB but... 11/15/10 at 7:42pm by plantnerd	18	700
X-post...slow labor.. What to do? started by natural_mama89 (11/15/10 at 5:55pm)	I went into labor early Sunday morning and got to 4 cm, then... 11/15/10 at 5:55pm by natural_mama89	0	107
Need some OB recommendations--DFW area started by featherloo (11/14/10 at 9:16am)	My midwife (Dinah Waranch) does both center and home births,... 11/15/10 at 4:28pm by smeep	1	127
Laboring techniques while high-risk? started by JamieCatheryn (11/14/10 at 5:50am)	I have had 2 preemies. I wasn't monitored during the active... 11/14/10 at 8:41pm by Mrs.Music	3	156
might be attending a friend's birth (maybe preterm) started by JamieCatheryn (11/12/10 at 6:48pm)	They've been aiming for 30 weeks for a long time now so no... 11/14/10 at 5:42am by JamieCatheryn	3	249
Repeat C/S rather than induction for "non Reactive" baby?? started by juliebird (11/3/10 at 3:12pm)	Juliebird-- Any updates??? Hoping you both are well! 11/14/10 at 5:24am by MsBlack	10	542
Looking for midwifes in the seattle area started by Graceie (11/11/10 at 11:31am)	I know you're looking for a HB midwife, but my sister had... 11/13/10 at 6:36pm by kltroy	4	170
looking for on-line resources to prepare for birth from hospital. started by anomaly13 (11/13/10 at 1:06pm)	I'd suggest books if you can get them to her (library?),... 11/13/10 at 2:37pm by JamieCatheryn	1	114
tips for achieving a natural birth this time around started by kjenkins55 (11/10/10 at 1:25pm)	check out hypnobabies 11/13/10 at 6:33am by kawa kamuri	5	250
Hormonal in the final weeks? started by WifeofAnt (11/12/10 at 3:34pm)	Just wanted to reply that I didn't notice this with my... 11/12/10 at 6:20pm by lifeguard	1	88
Doula Postpartum Care started by sraplayas (11/10/10 at 1:08pm)	I agree with PP, ask her how she wants to birth, what she... 11/12/10 at 5:47pm by mitintraining	4	140
Depression pre-labor? started by mizznicole (11/12/10 at 7:24am)	Well, it kicked in more at 40W 0D - and mostly because I had... 11/12/10 at 10:10am by MegBoz	1	222
thrombosed hemorrhoid - freaking out started by mizznicole (11/10/10 at 5:10pm)	Thanks, all! The MW talked me off the ledge this morning.... 11/11/10 at 3:00pm by mizznicole	4	251
Giving birth to a "sunny side up" baby started by nova22 (11/4/10 at 11:22am) 1 2	I tried to sleep this way and I think it made a difference. ... 11/11/10 at 10:58am by Carlyle	23	1,566
Paintings of Birth started by mom2tatum (11/9/10 at 10:26am)	Check out my blog post about some amazing birth art I came... 11/9/10 at 10:26am by mom2tatum	0	73
Speaking of food during labor... started by MyFullHouse (11/7/10 at 2:11pm)	I really didn't want to eat while in labor. I woke up at 6am... 11/8/10 at 10:38pm by Marissamom	7	363
Letting a tear heal naturally - tips? started by BaMo (11/4/10 at 2:05pm)	Thanks for all of the tips. I've been using comfrey & witch... 11/8/10 at 7:21pm by BaMo	6	323
Signing a baby out AMA....ILLEGAL???? started by alicia9178 (10/31/10 at 8:12pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by OkiMom Ok I don't know much... 11/8/10 at 4:08pm by Storm Bride	59	3,689