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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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What constitutes a long labor? started by CI Mama (9/1/10 at 1:59pm)	Thanks to everyone who has responded. This has given me lots... 9/7/10 at 11:30pm by CI Mama	14	914
Serious pelvic floor pain 1 week pp started by vanislandmama (9/7/10 at 1:34pm)	Yes, with ds. From the first contraction that required my... 9/7/10 at 3:52pm by Just1More	1	212
Thyroid problems postpartum? started by cupcake'smom (9/1/10 at 2:47am)	I turned hyper after my second pregnancy. Once we figured it... 9/7/10 at 3:46pm by Girlprof	6	533
How do I tell people to leave me alone? started by babycatcher12 (8/19/10 at 2:18am)	I absolutely suggest the message on the machine and turn off... 9/7/10 at 2:37pm by kindacrunchymama	12	1,099
Gifts for midwife? started by babycatcher12 (9/6/10 at 10:34pm)	I prefer practical gifts myself--gift cards for gas or food,... 9/7/10 at 9:59am by MsBlack	2	280
Ugh....sick sibling with newborn started by pacifica (9/3/10 at 6:18pm)	You can try to post in Life With A Babe. If she seems... 9/6/10 at 9:24pm by Banana731	7	1,389
Needing some reassurance - Happy Update! started by AutumnAir (8/27/10 at 6:30pm) 1 2	Congratulations!! Excellent news, thanks so much for sharing... 9/6/10 at 12:44pm by Hesperia	37	1,782
Where can we buy beads for birthing necklace? started by yasmel (9/3/10 at 9:07pm)	Beading and jewelry making is so popular now that most... 9/5/10 at 5:38pm by JessieBird	1	468
All Women Need Antibiotics One Hour Before Cesarean Delivery started by Lydiah (8/24/10 at 1:44pm) 1 2	I've only been told I was getting antibiotics once (not a... 9/5/10 at 5:16pm by Storm Bride	29	1,581
NEON green discharge? TMI :) started by turnquia (9/5/10 at 1:59pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by 34me That's pretty much what my... 9/5/10 at 2:36pm by turnquia	2	579
Mucus plug at 20 weeks started by Pirogi (9/5/10 at 1:05am)	Yes, I have also heard the plug can regenerate but I would... 9/5/10 at 12:54pm by Ophelia	1	356
Looking for info on eating your placenta started by mammaanna (9/1/10 at 11:44pm)	I did exactly what you're talking about. Invited a good... 9/5/10 at 12:22pm by Adasmommy	4	366
how long for lochia? started by COgirl19 (8/28/10 at 4:06pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by terra-pip if only we could in... 9/3/10 at 3:39pm by kcparker	11	643
Drug-free to Epidural? started by Milly_P (8/27/10 at 6:14pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by skyblufig What's disturbing to... 9/3/10 at 2:28pm by shells_n_cheese	25	1,421
Peeing within 1st 24 hours started by dejagerw (9/1/10 at 11:35pm)	Moved from I'm Pregnant to Birth and Beyond. 9/3/10 at 9:11am by rootzdawta	5	554
Menstrual Cycles Worse/Different after Babies? started by sunnygir1 (8/31/10 at 12:29pm)	This was something I wish someone had told me before birth.... 9/2/10 at 11:44am by Gena 22	13	472
Favorite Double Stroller? started by mkmoro311 (8/30/10 at 5:15pm)	I have a Phil and Ted's with the doubles kit. I love it... 9/2/10 at 9:26am by Twinklefae	8	555
If your water didn't break the first time, did it break for subsequent births? started by momasana (8/18/10 at 6:44pm) 1 2	DD1- water was broke when I was 9 1/2 centimeters by the... 9/2/10 at 5:24am by OkiMom	29	1,219
Did you benefit from Hypnobabies? started by AdalynsMama (8/18/10 at 11:10pm) 1 2	I used it a little during my last pregnancy, but I don't... 9/1/10 at 10:41am by Comtessa	22	1,222
If this is your last baby, are you having trouble accepting that like I am? started by livelovelaugh (8/23/10 at 7:12pm) 1 2	I knew I wanted one more even while I was pregnant with ds3.... 9/1/10 at 1:22am by Devaskyla	21	1,095
Avoiding Induction @ 42 weeks? started by TifosiGirl (8/16/10 at 2:13pm) 1 2	My ds was born at 42w+6 days. Healthy and 9lbs even. Some... 8/31/10 at 8:54pm by Mama2Kayla	21	1,363
Hip pain and labor Q started by LDF (8/28/10 at 10:51pm)	I suffer with severe hip pain with my hips subluxing, even... 8/31/10 at 7:37pm by tireesix	6	439
genital herpes outbreak at 38w and freaking out WEIRD UPDATE #20 HAPPY UPDATE # 24 started by Tigerle (8/10/10 at 6:12pm) 1 2	I put Grapefruit Seed Extract on mine when I get a breakout,... 8/31/10 at 4:54pm by mkmoro311	32	2,814
Hopeful thinking. started by Lydiah (8/28/10 at 4:55pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by aimeem Sounds like you know a... 8/31/10 at 12:24pm by Lydiah	10	427
can't get chart from midwife started by jakesask (8/29/10 at 4:42am)	At this point I would send a letter in the mail and use the... 8/30/10 at 7:06pm by homebirthing	5	482
Weird question. Forbidden from driving? started by ~Boudicca~ (8/25/10 at 11:54am) 1 2	At that point if I pushed the seat back enough to get my... 8/30/10 at 2:34am by JessicaS	21	977
Anyone given birth with no birth partner? started by Schae (8/22/10 at 1:36pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by CrazyCatLady I birthed my son... 8/29/10 at 9:32am by tireesix	11	906
what is the pain like? started by mizznicole (8/23/10 at 11:34pm)	First labor was back labor. Second wasn't. The first one was... 8/28/10 at 7:12pm by chellebee	14	735
n/m started by Tigerle (8/28/10 at 2:55pm)	n/m 8/28/10 at 2:55pm by Tigerle	0	226
HBMW doesn't suture tearing - would this be a problem? started by Ophelia (8/19/10 at 3:44pm) 1 2	Thanks for all the information! I did go with the MW that I... 8/28/10 at 11:15am by Ophelia	29	1,389
Baby alive after skin-to-skin with mom started by homemademom (8/28/10 at 2:43am)	Wow, that's unbelievable. 8/28/10 at 6:25am by an_aurora	2	499
Labial tear & hemmys with 1st baby...subsequent babies? started by ihugtrees (8/24/10 at 1:50pm)	You know, there are websites related to various natural... 8/27/10 at 9:51pm by MsBlack	6	569
BBC: Epidurals protect against pelvic floor damage started by Pirogi (8/27/10 at 2:29pm)	I have a rubbish pelvic floor thanks to EDS. Suffered a... 8/27/10 at 6:09pm by tireesix	7	670
Lochia Concerns started by trimestersdoula (8/25/10 at 5:55am)	Thanks BlackSheep. I just had it start up AGAIN after going... 8/26/10 at 6:36pm by trimestersdoula	5	525
back labor started by mizznicole (8/23/10 at 11:36pm)	Ds was anterior but my labour was almost exclusively back... 8/26/10 at 3:28pm by lifeguard	7	421
Low platelets (maternal) question about PPH and vitamin K (baby) started by triscuitsmom (8/19/10 at 8:30am)	Thank you for all of the input! I had my platelets rechecked... 8/26/10 at 11:40am by triscuitsmom	6	758
Another thing to cry about... started by Lucy&Jude'sMama (8/25/10 at 12:04pm)	You can refuse to do the EFM. The hospital still has to... 8/25/10 at 6:46pm by rparker	9	580
Postpartum Itching started by FloridaBorn (8/24/10 at 7:38pm)	I find that hemrroids are extremely itchy and if they are... 8/25/10 at 9:03am by Youngfrankens...	4	791
Tearing and overcoming it. Share your wisdom. started by gorgorita (8/20/10 at 1:16pm)	Just chiming in to agree that I just don't think tearing is... 8/24/10 at 10:07pm by kama'aina mama	18	903
Spotting while nursing.....return of AF? started by WaitingForKiddos (8/24/10 at 7:54am)	I had a period at 6 weeks after having my son, and was... 8/24/10 at 10:02pm by GuildJenn	6	381
Is there any hope for improving maternity care? started by Youngfrankenstein (8/24/10 at 9:54am)	Quote: Originally Posted by Galatea Just watch - it'll... 8/24/10 at 1:49pm by Youngfrankens...	9	433
C Section Mommies started by elle123 (8/23/10 at 11:55pm)	Hugs to you, Mama. I had a c-section in October 2008. I had... 8/24/10 at 1:11pm by CI Mama	1	264
planned VBAC may be compromised at 39wks due to unexpected complications, need info plz started by blessedwithboys (8/20/10 at 9:39am)	I'm glad mama and baby are doing well, but sorry she had to... 8/24/10 at 2:50am by karen1968	6	623
accepting postpartum started by MommaLura (8/21/10 at 10:00pm)	Thank you, everyone!! It's nice to know it's not just my dh ... 8/23/10 at 6:54pm by MommaLura	12	566
Natural" childbirth a construct of privileged white women??? started by wombatclay (8/23/10 at 6:11pm)	This thread has been removed. When posting, please keep in... 8/23/10 at 6:11pm by wombatclay	0	325
How do you stay patient at the end? started by Galatea (8/20/10 at 12:17pm)	Not very easily! I'm coming up on 34 weeks and wishing i... 8/23/10 at 5:06pm by CherryBomb	5	451
WWYD at 42+ weeks? X-posted in pregnancy - LONG started by COgirl19 (8/20/10 at 11:03am)	Megboz - thanks for all the info. It is really helpful to... 8/23/10 at 4:04pm by COgirl19	10	610
Can we talk "natural" pain therapies for labor? started by Kim (8/14/10 at 12:38am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by jessieb503 'Does hypnobirthing... 8/23/10 at 2:47pm by sachasmom	22	1,027
So this whole engagement thing... started by babycatcher12 (8/20/10 at 2:39am)	As some of the PPs have said, the reason first babies tend to... 8/22/10 at 11:48pm by katelove	8	511
p-PROM: desperately need ideas (very long post) started by lis0928 (8/11/10 at 11:02pm) 1 2	I have no advice to give, just a . You are such a strong mama! 8/21/10 at 7:22pm by Eresh	21	1,122