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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	2,063
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	1,411
Belly binding? started by AnneCordelia (1/12/08 at 1:18pm) 1 2 3 4	I did it with DS and it was awesome. I ordered something from... 8/24/12 at 2:56pm by withlittlelungs	61	29,110
I don't want an IV of antibiotics started by illinoismommy (8/14/06 at 8:34pm) 1 2 3 4	On a more On Topic Note: there was an article posted in Birth... 9/10/06 at 3:43am by mamaverdi	60	2,894
How NOT to give a baby their first bath. started by RoseDuperre (4/4/09 at 2:17pm) 1 2 3 4	That was awful! Stuff like that is why I NEVER left my babies... 4/10/09 at 12:57am by Valrock	60	2,651
Poll: Natural Birth Mamas: How Bad Was The Burn? started by grace's voice (3/28/06 at 8:14pm) 1 2 3 4	the contractions by far were the worst part of the whole... 4/2/06 at 11:50am by momsincmay	60	1,352
declining the first bath started by melanie83103 (12/13/06 at 4:17pm) 1 2 3 4	My son was in the NICU after his birth...he was born into... 1/12/07 at 2:52pm by AnneCordelia	60	2,118
C-sections effecting our evolution started by amyjeans (2/14/06 at 3:14pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Tori Gollihugh Could be... Isn't... 2/21/06 at 11:36pm by AnditheBee	60	1,415
TLC Baby Story...Gag! started by starhalo (2/15/07 at 12:06pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by ericswifey27 Congrats to you... 2/21/07 at 10:47am by sehbub	60	2,396
How do you unhook an IV? started by paquerette (4/22/08 at 12:47pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by chandasz I'm having a really... 4/29/08 at 3:16am by jennica	60	2,433
How Birthing Pure are you? started by Pandora114 (6/6/05 at 10:41pm) 1 2 3 4	I did, and I am 100 without answering any. 6/15/05 at 6:56pm by homebirthing	60	1,530
Did you regret having your mother at the birth? started by acupuncturemomma (1/6/09 at 6:13pm) 1 2 3 4	I couldn't imagine NOT having my mother there. This was my... 4/5/09 at 5:07pm by Willow'sMama	60	2,053
ladies who went "overdue"...(41+wks.) started by wwinorth (1/28/06 at 10:53pm) 1 2 3 4	45 weeks, 5 weeks "overdue" (I hate that term, my baby came... 3/4/06 at 1:31pm by Godiva	60	1,481
"Weird, Wacky Birth Stories (You won't Believe!)" - Parents Mag Article started by Spark (12/5/06 at 1:10pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by tinyshoes ice chips! ice chips... 12/22/06 at 4:32am by ericswifey27	60	3,006
Things I wish I had done/known and tips about birth and just after... started by alexsam (3/31/08 at 1:56pm) 1 2 3 4	-If you're having a hospital eat and drink before you go in. I... 11/17/08 at 2:08am by boringscreenname	60	4,742
I don't understand "show up to the hospital pushing" started by veryhappydog (4/23/10 at 4:31pm) 1 2 3 4	I have employed a midwife to come to my home when I am... 4/30/10 at 6:08pm by momtoafireteam	60	3,718
Silly question about C/S hospital bag... started by camelcamel (10/12/06 at 3:50pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Cigilteach I didn't even see... 11/6/06 at 8:16pm by camelcamel	60	2,037
The smell of birth......??? started by sunnymw (6/4/08 at 8:27pm) 1 2 3 4	Update... He did JUST fine, LOL... he said that this time... 7/23/08 at 9:54am by sunnymw	60	2,915
Tips on being supportive of a "medicated" or csection birth:) started by tlfoster15 (6/21/07 at 5:23pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Storm Bride Nothing? Thanks.... 6/25/07 at 12:35pm by Quindin	59	1,518
Help me prepare for a hospital birth, please. started by guestmama9915 (8/18/05 at 3:17pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by applejuice As for the eye drops,... 8/28/05 at 6:06pm by wasabi	59	1,268
C sect mothers right started by AppleOrangePear (7/8/06 at 10:36am) 1 2 3	I feel everyone has the right to choose an elective c-section.... 7/23/06 at 4:57am by flapjack	59	1,580
What makes you want to take responsibility for your own pregnancy and birth? started by doctorjen (6/9/04 at 1:19am) 1 2 3	Hi Dr. Jen... I think a good way to have women become more... 12/3/04 at 5:27pm by Felicitymom	59	2,527
Article: Failure to Progress: What's Wrong with Hospital Obstetrics? started by MAMom (6/3/06 at 9:42am) 1 2 3	Well, let's think about it this way: If your job training was... 6/6/06 at 3:02pm by AnditheBee	59	1,215
agonizing over having a section started by mommamiagal (7/9/05 at 1:36pm) 1 2 3	well, to make you feel better about a section if i can... i... 7/22/05 at 11:15pm by slowjig	59	1,641
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	4,296
An induction or c-section for a truly big baby? started by 2sweetboysmom (7/5/10 at 3:08pm) 1 2 3	Yay!! Thanks for the update! Congrats, 2sweetboysmom! 7/17/10 at 9:13pm by Storm Bride	59	3,389
Wrist size an indicator of pelvis size? started by operamommy (2/11/08 at 9:55pm) 1 2 3	My ring size is also a 3 1/2 I had 2 babies 8.5 lbs & 9lbs at... 2/18/08 at 7:48pm by ZanZansMommy	59	4,673
Newborns and hats started by cjanelles (1/17/07 at 1:47am) 1 2 3	Wow, I had never thought about the hat before. All of the... 10/11/07 at 6:09pm by TinyFrog	59	3,452
Are we asking too much of fathers at birth? started by pamamidwife (5/15/05 at 11:54pm) 1 2 3	I remember at one point reading that having a husband in the... 5/24/05 at 1:05pm by lucyem	58	1,808
Partner at Birth = Ruined Sex Life? started by Cherry Alive (12/27/08 at 1:44am) 1 2 3	Nope not at all. My husband watched it all, he was amazed. Our... 1/7/09 at 2:07am by JennTheMomma	58	2,247
Did They Play the Radio During Your Cesarean? started by Turquesa (3/31/08 at 12:35pm) 1 2 3	there was some nice soft music playing--a CD. we actually... 4/10/08 at 4:34pm by titania8	58	1,712
Why would it hurt to get an epidural? started by minkajane (10/3/07 at 11:11am) 1 2 3	Without any commentary on pros/cons.... Mine didn't hurt, at... 10/7/07 at 1:36pm by BlueStateMama	58	1,698
Poll: what interventions did you have? started by Crunchier (9/13/05 at 7:21am) 1 2 3	I had pitocin and then an epidural before my csection. 9/16/05 at 11:12pm by My Tiny Dancer	58	1,068
Question's you wished you would have asked BEFORE birth started by Spark (10/12/06 at 12:01pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by pookel Now I wonder if it's... 2/9/07 at 8:16am by Turkish Kate	58	2,474
Shocking New Cesarian Rates started by Rosemaryluna (1/12/10 at 9:43pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by MegBoz I think you all need to... 1/20/10 at 12:54pm by Turquesa	57	2,357
Poll: Hypothetical X-Post: Would You Rather Have started by AnalogWife (3/3/08 at 11:49pm) 1 2 3	I have had 1 negative, 2 wonderful ones, and 3 long-term... 3/9/08 at 10:08pm by purslaine	57	1,326
I have to ask started by jackieslilpie (1/10/07 at 1:27am) 1 2 3	My DH and I think the people who go to the hospital to have... 1/13/07 at 8:32pm by twogreencars	57	1,630
I need a shoulder to cry on - HAPPY UPDATE (now with pics and birth story) started by Quindin (3/4/05 at 2:51pm) 1 2 3	He was born on my birthday!! Maybe his birthday will come to... 3/14/05 at 12:39am by ebethmom	57	2,709
Funny/crazy things your partner said or did while you were giving birth? started by ZoesToes (8/21/04 at 12:35pm) 1 2 3	mine was cracking jokes during the entire labour.. we had a... 9/4/04 at 2:06pm by Mamid	57	1,984
Successful Vaginal Birth for Placenta Previa? started by arcingpath (1/16/08 at 4:20pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by JavaFinch CJ'sMommy, are you... 2/10/08 at 8:18pm by cj'smommy	57	9,685
Planned C-section - Wait for labor or schedule? started by tammylc (4/14/04 at 10:58am) 1 2 3	I'm in the same situation, baby hasn't turned and she's 39... 1/6/09 at 8:35am by CBokour	57	28,230
Questions about "expectation of pain leads to pain" (orgasmic birth, hypnobabies) started by jennica (1/7/09 at 2:29pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by dearmama22 for those of you who... 1/23/09 at 9:25pm by bobandjess99	57	1,742
Help! Approaching 42 weeks, unfavorable cervix, posterior baby, MW wants to use... started by clynnr (4/22/06 at 9:28pm) 1 2 3	Congratulations! 4/28/06 at 9:24am by Mavournin	57	2,377
Poll: How many weeks PG were you when you went into labor? started by beep_4 (5/2/06 at 6:05pm) 1 2 3	DS ~ induced at 41 weeks 3 days (c-section 2 days later) DD ~... 5/4/06 at 11:21am by JayGee	56	810
please tell me induction is way worse than natural childbirth started by tofutti (8/8/09 at 5:34pm) 1 2 3	I don't see how natural could be as bad as induced. There was... 8/21/09 at 9:27pm by Mamja	56	1,828
Pitocin-how bad? started by lula (9/28/05 at 4:37am) 1 2 3	My OB was itching to give me a c-section. He just preferred... 11/22/05 at 3:40pm by Crunchier	56	1,808
Sick of boring birth stories. started by frontierpsych (9/4/06 at 8:28pm) 1 2 3	I found that reading the stories in Peggy Vincent's... 9/13/06 at 6:55pm by zinemama	56	2,044
What some women went through... started by Xerxella (3/9/09 at 3:34pm) 1 2 3	With my homebirthed baby my mom asked me if it was okay for me... 3/24/09 at 12:35pm by Belle	56	2,332
Poll: morning sickness/gender experiment started by mamajama (11/27/04 at 3:48am) 1 2 3	sorry everyone for not being here in a while. Well I had heard... 12/2/04 at 4:22am by mamajama	56	1,900
The Innate Role of Fathers in Birth started by Chiromom (6/7/05 at 8:03pm) 1 2 3	I agree, klothos. I've asked dh to help me stand up to the... 6/16/05 at 2:42pm by Storm Bride	56	1,222