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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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Culture of birth in America started by philomom (10/19/10 at 4:19pm)	I've been thinking this out more, and my feeling is that... 10/20/10 at 4:36pm by Lady Lilya	11	518
Independent Birther started by annaconda (10/19/10 at 4:25pm)	I am! I much preferred it, I was a single parent through... 10/20/10 at 11:47am by canadianhippie	10	398
Shoulder dystocia with 1st baby. Will it happen again? started by lsmama (10/17/10 at 11:02am)	I had a true shoulder dystocia with my first DD at home.... 10/20/10 at 1:57am by Fly Girl	14	823
Membrane Stripping--Your Thoughts? started by adopted0105 (10/19/10 at 12:56pm)	I had my midwife do it with #2 because of decreased fetal... 10/19/10 at 9:17pm by angelpie545	5	365
Sitz Herbs? started by micah_mae_ (10/19/10 at 5:17pm)	How do I prepare them? I have some sposie "Poise" pads that I... 10/19/10 at 5:17pm by micah_mae_	0	111
Am I Insane? Keep Thinking I'm in Labor! (41 weeks) started by adopted0105 (10/18/10 at 8:03pm)	Sleep, Sleep, Sleep!!!! My first labor started slow like... 10/19/10 at 1:26am by MaryLang	5	343
40+2... thinking of castor oil... what would you do? started by mommyhammel (10/16/10 at 10:03am)	thanks for the good vibes. I actually did take 1 oz CO this... 10/18/10 at 6:38pm by mommyhammel	19	603
Help! Hair loss - 5/6 months post natal started by kpsunbound (10/18/10 at 4:07am)	Annoying, isn't it. Totally normal though, even for a lot.... 10/18/10 at 5:24pm by JudiAU	5	261
The Hospital Bag! started by WifeofAnt (10/14/10 at 10:42pm)	I went into labor at 37 weeks 1 day and I was not packed. My... 10/18/10 at 9:52am by Adaline'sMama	11	612
Nipple Stimulation as a Natural Induction Method? started by adopted0105 (10/12/10 at 1:07am)	I used nipple stim to help a stalled labor after my membranes... 10/18/10 at 1:00am by megan sacha	5	555
Anyone not do prenatal perineal stretching / massage, and not tear? started by belchers1 (9/20/10 at 11:17pm) 1 2 3 4	Mine both around 8 lbs and I didn't tear with either one.... 10/18/10 at 12:02am by citymagnolia	68	2,596
the thread: "Humanized Caesarean Birth: How do we help the 5-15% who will need a c-section" started by mandib50 (10/16/10 at 5:50pm)	has been removed pending moderator review. Thanks for your... 10/16/10 at 5:50pm by mandib50	0	228
Medical Birth & Friends - Vent started by elanorh (10/15/10 at 12:35am)	I'm totally there with you too. Of the 6 women I know* who... 10/15/10 at 2:57pm by msmiranda	3	488
Freaked out now...please help. started by micah_mae_ (10/7/10 at 5:20pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by micah_mae_ Thank you for this ... 10/15/10 at 2:06pm by secondimpression	9	648
Starting to try and envision the birth started by Lousli (10/14/10 at 9:36pm)	It sounds like you have a body that tolerates epidurals well,... 10/14/10 at 11:59pm by lunarlady	1	185
Belly Wrap questions started by AZgirl2207 (10/13/10 at 7:10pm)	I don't know what the difference is. I had a medela... 10/14/10 at 5:03pm by justKate	4	318
sibling at birth resources started by psshh03 (10/14/10 at 3:19pm)	Hi, I had my DD at the birth of my DS. We did watch birth... 10/14/10 at 4:51pm by MittensKittens	1	157
Post-partum periods? started by Storm Bride (10/14/10 at 3:47pm)	I don't know if this belongs in B&B or Health and Healing,... 10/14/10 at 3:47pm by Storm Bride	0	176
Belly wrapping for Uterine Atony after birth? started by herbsgirl (10/13/10 at 6:03pm)	Bumping up! Anybody have any Opinions, Advice, or Experience... 10/14/10 at 1:55pm by herbsgirl	1	336
what causes your face to fill out during pregnancy? started by caedmyn (10/8/10 at 2:46pm)	Oh, I don't know, oreos? Too many tacos? Just kidding - yes... 10/14/10 at 11:08am by Lizbiz	2	398
Help me explain large hospital v. birth center to a first-time mom with a doubting DH started by penstamon (10/11/10 at 11:43pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by penstamon My good friend is pg... 10/13/10 at 10:46pm by smeep	4	336
How to cope with spinal tap anxiety started by new york momma (10/13/10 at 9:49am)	I'm so sorry you're going through this. Could you have a... 10/13/10 at 6:09pm by Yuba_River	1	340
Just needing some encouragement started by Wendy HS (10/12/10 at 7:30pm)	Wendy-- It seems very plain to me that changing the edd was... 10/13/10 at 12:33am by MsBlack	3	265
Patient abandonment timeframe in California? started by St. Margaret (10/10/10 at 8:14pm)	Thanks, LemonPie! If I cancel my appt a few days beforehand,... 10/12/10 at 5:05pm by St. Margaret	6	581
Why are you into birth? started by MegBoz (9/9/10 at 4:55pm) 1 2	Love this thread! I am into birth because: The power for... 10/12/10 at 1:28am by Mooney	36	1,308
High Blood Pressure During Labor? started by adopted0105 (10/7/10 at 7:39pm)	Not exactly an answer, but my blood pressure seemed high... 10/10/10 at 1:39pm by is it puppies?	4	2,582
Previously Low Lying Placenta started by WifeofAnt (10/7/10 at 3:14pm)	I have never heard of a previously low-lying placenta causing... 10/10/10 at 1:55am by babyjelly	5	337
my friend is having a hrad pregnancy and facing a csec. started by LionessMom (10/8/10 at 12:26am)	I feel for your friend mama, I just got out of the hospital... 10/9/10 at 7:32pm by StarMama	8	437
Seriously considering <gulp> induction (long) started by MyFullHouse (10/3/10 at 10:27am)	Quote: Originally Posted by MyFullHouse I have been giving... 10/7/10 at 4:48pm by smeep	15	914
Previous Cervical Procedure Causing Me Not to Dilate??? started by ItzKel (10/5/10 at 1:14pm)	I would keep it in mind and discuss it with your midwife but... 10/7/10 at 4:43pm by smeep	7	548
Question about midwives. started by Lydiah (10/2/10 at 4:33pm)	Oh- and my MW told me to call as soon as possible next time,... 10/6/10 at 8:41pm by is it puppies?	12	574
For women who have had a posterior birth started by porcelina (3/14/10 at 2:21pm) 1 2 3	Both of my babies have been posterior thoughout labor,... 10/6/10 at 3:31pm by JudiAU	45	3,163
How long to establish set AF cycle post-partum? started by Annie Mac (10/5/10 at 7:38pm)	x-posted to fertility, thanks! (Actually, just riding on... 10/6/10 at 1:49pm by Annie Mac	3	252
Am I Having Contractions? Need some help! started by adopted0105 (10/6/10 at 11:25am)	A way to tell if you're going into labor is if the cramps or... 10/6/10 at 11:48am by phathui5	3	298
Would you turn down a birth center so your baby wouldn't be born in a lame town? Am I crazy? started by wombatclay (10/5/10 at 10:20am)	This thread is so old it's gone crusty and has been removed.... 10/5/10 at 10:20am by wombatclay	0	394
Weird PP fear- (TMI) Advice, help?- long started by Monarchgrrl (10/1/10 at 3:42pm) 1 2	I hate pads too. You can`t put ANYTHING inside you until... 10/4/10 at 11:49pm by mamaki	33	1,272
C-section for ovarian cyst? started by minkajane (10/4/10 at 11:41am)	My step sis had a cyst the size of a grapefruit and it was... 10/4/10 at 3:57pm by Norasmomma	1	403
question for those who used religious exemptions to avoid newborn screening started by BRmama (9/29/10 at 1:18pm) 1 2	Quote: You can buy vitamin K from birthwithlove.com, I got it... 10/4/10 at 3:11pm by BRmama	27	1,306
In search of links :) started by MsBlack (10/4/10 at 11:30am)	Heya Women-- Due to a computer crash, all my good links (well... 10/4/10 at 11:30am by MsBlack	0	182
Belly Binding! started by WifeofAnt (9/30/10 at 2:21pm)	I did it 4 1/2 years ago with DD and my hips went from 38in... 10/3/10 at 2:03pm by princesspower	3	433
weird gut/intuition feelings about upcoming birth started by QuestionGal (9/20/10 at 6:16pm)	With DD2, I kept thinking we wouldn't be together after the... 10/3/10 at 3:03am by lunarlady	11	952
Effacement vs. Dilation started by JTA Mom (10/2/10 at 7:08pm)	I agree that many people (med folks, included) tend to get... 10/3/10 at 2:58am by HeatherB	5	502
Ideas to make a placenta move? started by karen1968 (9/27/10 at 8:49pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by karen1968 Thank you, wombjuice.... 10/2/10 at 6:17pm by wombjuice	22	1,099
Update in #3: convincing DH? -- an intro & some rambly questions (long) started by poppan (9/30/10 at 5:06pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by poppan Thank you--I had... 10/1/10 at 11:33pm by smeep	5	382
the thread "Anyone here have an elective cesarean" started by mandib50 (10/1/10 at 9:27pm)	has been removed and will not return. MDC does not wish to... 10/1/10 at 9:27pm by mandib50	0	334
After-pains worse for 2nd+ babies? started by mojobot2000 (9/29/10 at 9:52pm) 1 2	#1- Nothing at all. #2-#4- they were horrible for a few days... 10/1/10 at 1:55pm by rad	33	823
Avoiding a hospital birth? started by BarefootMama99 (9/30/10 at 1:27am)	I have a meeting set up with my midwife in a couple days, but... 10/1/10 at 1:55am by BarefootMama99	4	479
Arthritis and Birth started by witchygrrl (9/30/10 at 1:21pm)	nothing? really? 9/30/10 at 11:35pm by witchygrrl	1	230
Cord Blood Banking & Delayed Cord Clamping started by wifeyvana (6/18/10 at 2:25pm)	I just spoke with LifebankUSA and you can even donate your... 9/30/10 at 4:09pm by moonjunio	18	1,097
Doctor refusing to take cerclage out until labor started by Aslanswake (7/29/10 at 3:36pm) 1 2 3	I would also love an update 9/30/10 at 3:12pm by weliveinthefo...	52	5,554