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Unassisted Childbirth (5 Viewing) 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...	Getting birth center off my back Today at 10:58 am by GunTotinMama	6,435	90,511
Cesarean	Any experience with sigh a 4th cesarean? 5/22/13 at 2:10pm by owlhowl	93	1,106
VBAC (5 Viewing)	My Twin HBAC... at 40 weeks, with 8 lb twins :) (Long) Today at 3:16 pm by PrimordialMind	4,171	43,746
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Cord accidents started by Breathless Wonder (5/7/05 at 2:53pm) 1 2 3 4	One of my neighbors has a similar story - her son had a true... 5/26/05 at 1:47pm by crazy_eights	76	9,017
VEs in Late Pregnancy- Their Emotional Value? started by MegBoz (7/23/10 at 1:23pm) 1 2 3 4	If your seriously advanced in dilation and don't know it...you... 8/12/10 at 1:42am by Devaskyla	75	3,101
Poll: birth- more or less painful than expected? started by octobermoon (10/24/08 at 8:35pm) 1 2 3 4	My 1st, 2nd and 3rd were far less painful than I expected, so... 11/6/08 at 9:29am by UnassistedMomma	74	2,251
What did you wear during labor? started by AlpineMama (8/21/07 at 8:33pm) 1 2 3 4	I wore my most comfy, favorite Beastie Boys tee-shirt for both... 8/26/07 at 12:58pm by Doodlebugsmom	74	1,757
Poll: When was your 2nd child born? started by stacey2061 (2/23/07 at 3:53pm) 1 2 3 4	My 2nd DD was born on her EDD w/ absolutely no... 3/6/07 at 1:54pm by MonicaS	74	1,434
Can you refuse C/S at the hospital? started by EviesMom (10/10/06 at 3:33am) 1 2 3 4	I have removed several posts that were in violation of the MDC... 10/13/06 at 7:33am by georgia	74	2,468
Did YOUR water break first? Share your funny/not so funny stories here! started by Celticqueen (5/29/08 at 11:31am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by sweeetpea Oh wait, I do have... 6/13/08 at 3:48am by mom4peace	74	2,374
How much does labor hurt? started by clavicula (4/16/05 at 4:37pm) 1 2 3 4	Pain is so individual, both with your body's pain receptors,... 4/27/05 at 1:52am by USAmma	73	2,112
Your Epidural experience started by chicasmama (6/30/08 at 3:04pm) 1 2 3 4	I had one with my first as a chance to avoid a c-section. I... 7/30/08 at 3:05pm by GooeyRN	73	2,457
Is it normal for OB to ask NO prenatal questions? started by Beppie (7/17/07 at 8:52pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by ~pi You know, I like the... 7/26/07 at 11:41am by RachelGS	72	1,924
I'm in labor: UC-style! started by CryPixie83 (9/1/06 at 2:03am) 1 2 3 4	welcome Gavin !!!!! 9/2/06 at 12:56am by PGNPORTLAND	72	1,795
"Too Posh to Push" started by FitMama (1/16/06 at 9:53pm) 1 2 3 4	It seems this thread, or rather the turn the thread has taken... 2/8/06 at 2:14pm by Cynthia Mosher	72	3,028
If you've had a c-section, do you feel that it was necessary? started by AugustLia23 (4/9/07 at 8:51am) 1 2 3 4	and I guess I would have to say that the first one SHOULDN'T... 4/13/07 at 9:44pm by erikandgregsmom	72	1,823
Changing "Birth Language" started by Turquesa (8/22/09 at 7:02pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by smeep Wow. THAT needs to be told... 8/31/09 at 6:43pm by LiLStar	72	2,040
C-Section Vent started by Angierae (9/25/04 at 3:21pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: It is a very sad thing that so many sections are done... 10/18/04 at 7:44pm by whimsy	72	1,907
Why can't people just wait for their baby to make the decision to be born?! started by Orion'smommy (8/24/06 at 4:36pm) 1 2 3 4	I WAS aware that induction makes labor harder. Where did I get... 9/3/06 at 5:43am by The Duchess	72	2,089
Poll: is it delivery? ...or is it birth? started by tinyshoes (11/3/05 at 7:58pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by stafl Sure, she was born, but I... 11/18/05 at 9:17pm by Storm Bride	72	1,411
what do you say to someone who wants a baby but doesnt want to give birth? started by contactmaya (7/24/08 at 12:34pm) 1 2 3 4	Closing for moderator review. Thanks for your patience. 7/28/08 at 12:37am by Arwyn	72	2,602
Poll: Why Natural Childbirth? started by Turquesa (5/24/12 at 1:43pm) 1 2 3 4	I couldn't agree more. Childbirth is AMAZING! Knowing you can... 3/21/13 at 5:22pm by bannanachild	72	3,344
Did I have any other options? started by Avocado (12/31/06 at 4:34pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by OnTheFence Actually that isnt... 1/4/07 at 11:22pm by ndunn	72	2,060
Pictures of a footling breech vaginal birth - gasp AT HOME! started by pamamidwife (4/18/05 at 12:00am) 1 2 3 4	thank you for sharing your story with us On my ds's birth... 9/11/05 at 5:52pm by Victorian	72	22,367
"he had the cord wrapped around his neck and WOULD HAVE DIED!!" started by craft_media_hero (1/22/10 at 3:21pm) 1 2 3 4	My DD had a triple nuchal cord and a true knot and never... 8/7/11 at 8:02am by loraxc	72	8,885
would anyone NOT recommend a doula? started by crazyrunningmama (11/11/09 at 7:19pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by philomom You know, my dh and I... 2/2/10 at 4:59pm by mediumcrunch	71	3,289
Poll: How did you give birth? started by Funny Face (12/28/06 at 6:24pm) 1 2 3 4	My first birth was at a hospital with a CNM. Second birth was... 1/12/07 at 2:54am by BennyPai	71	1,890
Raise your hand if you have (or have had) a placenta in your freezer. started by akwifeandmomma (10/31/08 at 3:37am) 1 2 3 4	I was intending to eat my daughters placenta. However, i asked... 11/13/08 at 3:04am by natural_mama89	71	1,276
What was your first post-partum meal? started by DoomaYula (3/22/07 at 7:32pm) 1 2 3 4	csection for 1st baby. I was ony allowed broth the next AM. At... 4/3/07 at 12:38am by gret the great	71	1,358
What got YOU through that nasty contraction? started by Celticqueen (1/31/08 at 6:39pm) 1 2 3 4	I did hypnobirthing. For the really tough contractions of... 2/27/08 at 8:15pm by leafwood	71	2,029
Anyone else have a fabulous hospital birth story? started by Nanners (8/22/06 at 8:54pm) 1 2 3 4	My first birth in a hospital was awful.. ended in c/s. My... 11/7/06 at 10:26pm by ollineeba	71	2,057
Hospital birthers: How long did you stay after the birth? started by ProtoLawyer (6/20/10 at 4:16pm) 1 2 3 4	I delivered on a Sunday at 2 am, and requested to go home that... 6/29/10 at 8:19pm by EmTheWife	71	2,518
any vaginal babies with allergies, eczema or asthma started by cdklontz (2/16/08 at 1:08am) 1 2 3 4	I have asthma and was born vaginally, w/ no pain meds, but I... 11/10/08 at 12:46pm by thepeach80	71	2,330
Who controls childbirth — expectant moms or doctors? started by mommamisty (7/14/10 at 4:06am) 1 2 3 4	I think that you have misunderstood me. I am not suggesting... 7/19/10 at 3:51pm by sheashea	71	2,709
Is everything that goes wrong the fault of doctors? started by eilonwy (1/21/04 at 1:25am) 1 2 3 4	Thank you Hilary, for your previous posts. In my area, we have... 1/23/04 at 9:15pm by Alstrameria	70	2,274
Poll: Did you give birth during the day or night? started by Saramomofmany (12/6/06 at 11:49pm) 1 2 3 4	No inductions/augmentations/stripping of membranes, etc etc:... 4/10/07 at 2:32am by Novella	70	1,451
it always bothers me started by poetesss (12/8/09 at 2:52pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Bluegoat You can still have... 12/17/09 at 11:36am by MegBoz	70	3,269
Woman performs csection on self started by pilesoflaundry (4/6/04 at 4:35pm) 1 2 3 4	this whole thread sums up a lot of what goes on in the boards.... 4/23/04 at 9:13pm by ketilave	70	2,926
Just Say NO! started by CalgonMoment (2/5/05 at 7:27pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by JanetF Now how do we get this... 2/11/05 at 10:18am by jraohc	70	2,408
Size of babies at birth? started by mama to 2 girls (1/9/07 at 8:04pm) 1 2 3 4	I was just under 4lbs (IUGR), I'm barely 5". DH was 8... 1/15/07 at 3:58am by littleteapot	69	1,247
Where were you born? started by ryansmom02 (9/25/05 at 12:53am) 1 2 3 4	I was born at home in Dayton, Ohio after a 12 hour labor. It... 9/27/05 at 12:24pm by annakiss	69	1,172
Were you born by twilight sleep? started by Jyotsna (5/5/08 at 7:15am) 1 2 3 4	My sister was born in 1980 c-section after labor started under... 5/23/08 at 1:40pm by kerilynn	69	7,052
Poll: How did you tear with your first? started by Celticqueen (9/6/08 at 7:03pm) 1 2 3 4	2nd degree tear but no stitches in that one. I also had a... 9/22/08 at 7:28am by Melian	69	2,071
How much weight do women REALLY gain in pregnancy? Just curious... started by justKate (10/27/11 at 5:12pm) 1 2 3 4	I'm normally pretty thin, technically I'm underweight but I... 3/8/13 at 6:14pm by harli	69	6,276
Did anybody have a good first birth? started by Halfasianmomma (12/11/07 at 4:24pm) 1 2 3 4	I had a good first birth. 12 hours of labor, no drugs. I did... 12/14/07 at 2:50pm by luckymamato2	68	1,664
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	2,861
What do you wish you had known before giving birth? started by Veritaserum (11/1/07 at 11:41am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Magali I wish I had known that... 5/9/08 at 12:30am by bvnms	68	3,078
repercussions of doula's redefining the word "advocate" started by jennica (6/2/08 at 4:06pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by MammaB21 AAAaaahhhhh.......okay,... 6/9/08 at 11:30pm by sapphire_chan	68	2,357
Crowning and scared started by christygen (8/4/06 at 7:01am) 1 2 3 4	If you listen to your body, your body won't let you down .... 8/15/06 at 11:38pm by mrzmeg	68	1,809
Epidurals don't affect the baby? started by Elphaba (4/4/04 at 9:33am) 1 2 3 4	First daughter was hospital & Epi birth and she died at... 4/20/04 at 5:59pm by Ms.Doula	67	3,699
Poll: The meconium poll started by wasabi (1/29/07 at 6:15pm) 1 2 3 4	All 3 of mine had meconium and i never took CO. #1 agumented -... 2/10/07 at 9:04am by kim_nz	67	1,770
How long was it before you got your first period after birth? started by Juniperberry (12/2/08 at 7:38pm) 1 2 3 4	14 months 12/14/08 at 6:30pm by stacyann21	67	1,099
Do you trust birth?--Is that really the question we should be asking? started by shanniesue2 (7/1/09 at 12:29am) 1 2 3 4	here is an article about anthropological perspectives on... 7/4/09 at 4:22pm by ScarletBegonias	67	1,849