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Spontaneous Creation: 101 Reasons Not to Have Your Baby in the Hospital started by pamamidwife (4/29/05 at 12:54pm) 1 2 3 4	No residents learning to 'lay on forceps - but they won't... 5/17/05 at 4:30am by crazy_eights	67	2,199
Non-medicated delivery by choice-why? started by salado (1/19/05 at 12:20am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by polihaupt and that does mean... 2/2/05 at 5:49pm by Quindin	67	2,584
What happens if i refuse to be induced? started by HappyMom38 (6/9/09 at 1:25pm) 1 2 3 4	: subbing. 7/29/09 at 12:34pm by Belle	67	4,489
Forceps vs Vacuume Extraction started by jmmsunshine (6/13/07 at 4:22pm) 1 2 3 4	i would go with a vacuum extraction given those choices. i... 6/26/07 at 4:55pm by PiePie	67	1,834
Why NOT the eye gunk? started by Famatigia (8/5/09 at 10:45am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by orangefoot I haven't read any of... 8/19/09 at 11:34pm by Aridel	66	2,460
Would you feel comfortable with a male midwife? started by Artisan (8/4/05 at 2:27pm) 1 2 3 4	I don't think any woman who is more comfortable w/ another... 8/9/05 at 10:13pm by NoraB	66	1,630
At what gestation did you birth your children? started by AnneCordelia (8/15/10 at 8:32pm) 1 2 3 4	41 weeks (I was charting so this is exact) spontaneous homebirth 8/19/10 at 10:59am by Coconut...	66	1,616
Why not have the baby bathed at the hospital? started by Passionate*Mama (9/26/08 at 7:05pm) 1 2 3 4	The hospital baths I watched the nurses give other babies were... 10/14/08 at 12:56pm by Photochef	66	3,225
Poll: A babymoon is "unusual"? What? started by peainthepod (10/27/08 at 5:35pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by lillyfire I don't think you're... 2/20/09 at 12:54pm by MG01	66	2,818
Do people judge you for having too many babies? started by hnybee (5/12/04 at 9:51pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Cyneburh I get so annoyed with... 6/20/04 at 9:00am by HelloKitty	65	1,991
A homebirth montage... started by pamamidwife (9/27/07 at 6:11pm) 1 2 3 4	LOVE IT! Thanks for sharing. :-) 10/23/07 at 8:23pm by salt_phoenix	65	1,810
father's prescence and failure to progress? started by poetesss (5/15/06 at 2:57pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by natashaccat The Odent quote... 9/22/06 at 4:39pm by cottonwood	65	1,880
full dilation = time to push? started by cottonwood (4/13/07 at 12:24pm) 1 2 3 4	It is possible for reverse dilation (for instance, it can... 4/20/07 at 2:25pm by NatureMama3	65	2,535
Reasons to refuse a hep-lock? started by MyLittleWarrior (9/1/07 at 12:47pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by loraxc ...Actually, they did an... 9/5/07 at 1:47pm by bryonyvaughn	65	2,895
Pitocin and Jaundice Poll started by 3_opihi (2/20/04 at 5:20am) 1 2 3 4	#1 - Pitocin, no jaundice, bfing problems and had to... 7/25/06 at 4:03pm by JayGee	65	2,454
Talk to me about pitocin induction! started by GreenMama (11/21/07 at 3:07am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by HolisticMama Did you need the... 12/11/07 at 6:27pm by kltroy	65	2,172
What to expect, pain/mobility-wise, immediately after delivery? started by Smokering (12/11/07 at 11:33pm) 1 2 3 4	stickywicket67: Oh, magnesium works for... that... as well?... 12/19/07 at 4:56pm by Smokering	65	1,984
Life of mother vs. Life of child, where do you draw the line? started by bionicsquirrel (7/4/04 at 3:47am) 1 2 3 4	love_home birthing, thank you. I appreciate knowing that you... 7/12/04 at 11:44pm by bionicsquirrel	64	1,969
CSection Support Thread 7 (Feb/March 2004) started by OnTheFence (2/25/04 at 9:18pm) 1 2 3 4	Hi Cajunmomma-I'm too tired to summarize recent events, sorry.... 3/9/04 at 10:06am by ladylee	64	1,981
anyone whose water broke only moments before delivery? started by preciousstone (11/3/09 at 1:41am) 1 2 3 4	16 hour back labor (she was posterior too though). My water... 11/13/09 at 1:34am by terrabella	64	1,838
Was that my water breaking? UPDATE started by huggerwocky (9/8/06 at 1:00pm) 1 2 3 4	Way to go mama! blessed babymoon to you! 9/15/06 at 11:20am by nurnur	64	1,582
So can we talk about cytotec... started by AugustLia23 (7/6/07 at 6:25pm) 1 2 3 4	I wouldn't say I see it routinely at all; but I can think of 3... 8/7/08 at 11:24pm by lorijds	64	3,479
RhoGAM? started by THBVsMommy (7/18/09 at 12:46am) 1 2 3 4	hey that is a great quote regarding the ABO incompatibility-... 11/24/09 at 10:51am by is it puppies?	64	2,920
Those who have had PITOCIN ctx and NATURAL- Please compare! started by Celticqueen (7/17/08 at 1:14pm) 1 2 3 4	This is such an excellent thread...thank you all for sharing! 7/28/08 at 3:30pm by Southern_Belle	64	1,625
Poll: PKU Test. I am saying no!! started by Healthy Skeptic (12/20/04 at 4:53pm) 1 2 3 4	Just wanted to put my 2 cents in on this. I believe in: But I... 7/11/05 at 4:29pm by JennyClaire	64	3,025
What Women Aren't Told About Childbirth started by pamamidwife (10/23/07 at 7:02pm) 1 2 3 4	Doesn't WIC provide coupons for food and for local farmers'... 10/29/07 at 12:46pm by applejuice	64	2,738
Video of crowning (graphic be warned) started by Seie (8/10/06 at 4:11pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: First how do you know if the birthing mother finds the... 8/25/06 at 11:42pm by cottonwood	64	37,353
Musings about c/s and bonding... started by Storm Bride (4/28/09 at 3:43pm) 1 2 3 4	Great post by fourlittlebirds. ITA. I think women start in... 5/11/09 at 4:29pm by loraxc	63	2,135
What is your opinion on the # of csections being done here in the us? started by edamommy (12/29/04 at 9:12am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: So what should she have done, gone with the AROM and... 1/5/05 at 1:28pm by Greaseball	63	1,327
Birth in the 60's - unconscious started by AllisonR (6/20/06 at 7:03am) 1 2 3 4	As my mom tells it, the reason her first child was born at... 6/24/06 at 4:59pm by skye's mama	63	2,549
Poll: Would you rather transition, or push? started by Funny Face (1/24/08 at 12:09pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by AngelaB Transition made me want... 2/16/08 at 5:50pm by newmama8824	63	1,675
Poll: for those of you who have given birth in a hospital... started by star2589 (7/13/07 at 5:36pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by ckhagen I think something... 7/30/07 at 2:27pm by pampered_mom	63	2,461
Hospital births: did you have a private recovery room? started by Maxine45 (7/30/09 at 6:09pm) 1 2 3 4	Yay! 8/7/09 at 7:45pm by mysticmomma	63	1,885
Video of a Hospital birth (looks like in the 80's) started by Pandora114 (6/2/06 at 4:32pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by MamaTaraX WHo is to say this... 6/4/06 at 12:32pm by cottonwood	63	4,104
Alittle confused? "Options" given at a hospital birth started by SuperMoM2GTO (6/10/07 at 12:48am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by ThreeBeans It is very difficult... 12/29/07 at 8:46pm by Magali	62	3,101
"Oh, you went natural?" started by NYCVeg (10/20/06 at 1:17pm) 1 2 3 4	When I told people I wasn't going to use drugs during my first... 11/20/06 at 12:15pm by MotherWhimsey	62	2,863
Newborn Tests & Procedures started by Mom&BabyChiro (8/4/09 at 7:33pm) 1 2 3 4	No HepB (not in the USA). Vit. K. No eye goop (CS, not in... 8/23/09 at 2:36am by AlexisT	62	3,006
Ok, fess up, are you offended by sterile draping? started by watermamma (6/29/04 at 3:17am) 1 2 3 4	I just can't stand that "nuclear waste management look"... 7/12/04 at 4:55pm by Quindin	62	2,424
Laboring at home "as long as possible" - how long is that?? (Hypnobabies consideration) started by paulamc (8/13/08 at 3:05pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by wombatclay Because when you're... 8/22/08 at 5:11pm by paulamc	62	2,290
scary birth stories started by llwr (5/7/10 at 3:14pm) 1 2 3 4	Liz, I am very, very sorry that you lost your sweet child. I... 5/20/10 at 2:20pm by onlyboys	62	4,755
What no one ever told you about the post-partum period... started by Thalia (1/29/10 at 9:06pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Thalia Another thing I forgot:... 2/16/10 at 3:47am by JTA Mom	62	3,858
Why do women choose inductions when they are healthy and the baby's not near 42 weeks?!!! started by MrsTani (4/15/10 at 3:13pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by angelpie545 You know, I even... 4/19/10 at 4:25pm by Adamsmama	61	3,079
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	2,321
Poll: Is a vaginal delivery w/ drugs still "natural" started by ndunn (11/6/06 at 4:06pm) 1 2 3 4	I guess I should explain that I see cesareans as pretty darned... 11/9/06 at 7:04pm by KKmama	61	2,026
How do I make a hospital birth as close as possible to a home birth? started by shunee (5/25/08 at 10:47pm) 1 2 3 4	Now that I really looked at it it does seem a little too long 6/5/08 at 9:57am by shunee	61	1,815
Poll: How many people got their "dream" birth? started by Amila (6/7/06 at 5:24pm) 1 2 3 4	Not the first time, but my vbac was amazing. (Though the labor... 6/14/06 at 8:32pm by wildflowermama	61	1,410
Poll: Where did you give birth? started by amym72 (12/15/04 at 7:27pm) 1 2 3 4	two times in hospital bed ~ both times no drugs ~ had pleasent... 12/22/04 at 9:54pm by stacyg	61	1,174
can we talk about alienating c-sec moms, or moms who had epidurals? started by texaspeach (10/1/07 at 12:27pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Storm Bride I don't have... 10/3/07 at 5:48pm by mamameg	61	2,062
"What's wrong with drugs?" started by PiePie (8/22/07 at 2:12am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by intorainbowz Do you have a link... 8/26/07 at 1:39am by bibliophile	61	2,189
Breech and Depressed started by tammylc (4/7/04 at 6:47pm) 1 2 3 4	Congratulations and welcome to the world Liam!!!! I'm so glad... 4/29/04 at 7:45pm by StillForest	61	1,403