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traumatized by natural birth pain started by QueenOfThePride (10/31/07 at 10:45am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Arwyn Holy crap, that wasn't... 11/4/07 at 1:19pm by kittywitty	53	2,199
I'm afraid to ask this question... started by Laggie (5/26/08 at 9:32pm) 1 2 3	I have heard that after epi's especially in the 60's and 70's,... 6/10/08 at 6:59pm by Xenopus	53	2,198
Is Cytotec still used for induction? started by lisalu100 (4/30/09 at 7:11pm) 1 2 3	Ok so not a huge fan of Cytotec before, and not a BP but... 5/8/09 at 1:46pm by Ldavis24	53	2,759
Can you say no to an episiotomy? started by kblackstone444 (9/16/10 at 1:45pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Lady Lilya I have heard again... 9/20/10 at 3:40pm by MegBoz	53	2,858
Talk to me about subsequent babies and labors. started by Beauchamp (10/18/10 at 3:21pm) 1 2 3	First baby. Born at 40+3, 10 hours total, including 3.5 hours... 1/2/11 at 9:01am by mckittre	53	1,898
How long was it...after baby? started by beebalmmama (10/27/05 at 4:51pm) 1 2 3	7 wks after my first with a 4th degree tear, I wish I would... 11/16/05 at 1:53pm by Mearaina	53	1,137
Anyone else not get "checked"? started by AnnR33 (7/6/09 at 2:07am) 1 2 3	I always said no and never had a problem. My basic argument... 7/8/09 at 9:10pm by PatchChild	52	1,085
So when can I have post partum sex REALLY? started by KLM99 (10/22/09 at 10:36pm) 1 2 3	I had a minor tear with my first and third births. The first... 3/17/10 at 4:31pm by Catherine12	52	2,358
what gestation were your subsequent children born at compared to first? started by natural_mama89 (11/20/07 at 4:36pm) 1 2 3	Dd 41+3 Ds1 39 Ds2 40+1 11/28/07 at 4:10am by GentleBirth	52	1,015
Poll: Time of birth started by amyjeans (1/21/05 at 12:18am) 1 2 3	DD #1 ~ homebirth, started active labor ~9 PM, delivered 9:37... 2/10/05 at 11:43am by Jemper	52	1,425
What was your birthing mantra? started by pinuchkin (9/25/06 at 2:06am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by ecoteat Push it out, shove it... 10/2/06 at 9:21pm by mntnmom	52	1,077
Lies they told us at L&D.... started by Millicent (8/30/08 at 4:31am) 1 2 3	They kept telling me, "don't worry. Women don't grow babies... 9/12/08 at 4:50pm by BetsyS	52	3,427
13 Year Old Placenta started by chiromamma (5/23/08 at 8:42pm) 1 2 3	It didn't even occur to me to keep DD's placenta, but I... 6/2/08 at 4:55am by mommyfied	52	1,979
how much time off did you & SO take when baby was born? started by hetaera (8/13/07 at 10:03am) 1 2 3	My employer is giving me 2 weeks off, but I get to take the... 8/15/07 at 3:01pm by cdmommie	52	1,058
Star Trek and labor induction started by minkajane (2/11/07 at 12:16pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by veganf; Now, who should I dress... 2/13/07 at 12:24pm by intorainbowz	52	1,275
I've just gotta vent a little about this started by 2+twins (4/18/07 at 10:39am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by ckhagen When I refer to... 4/21/07 at 9:35am by Lady Lilya	52	2,084
Tell me about birthing your 9lb+ baby! started by MyZoeJane (7/15/09 at 11:14pm) 1 2 3	My third was 9 lbs even and born at home w/i 3 hours. The... 7/20/09 at 9:41am by RedPony	52	1,040
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	6,434
A friend's OB has a sign prohibiting doulas started by VeganCupcake (10/7/08 at 4:19pm) 1 2 3	What concerns me about this doctor is what about the women who... 10/26/08 at 11:02pm by Belia	52	2,656
What if you knew something nobody else seemed to know? started by Belle (6/11/09 at 6:31pm) 1 2 3	AmieV, you are so right. I also think of it in the way that I... 6/20/09 at 4:38pm by ursusarctos	52	2,349
Poll: Have you ever been induced? started by stacey2061 (6/15/07 at 1:55pm) 1 2 3	I was induced with dd at 41w6d bc I could no longer walk and... 6/20/07 at 3:00pm by sunshine's mama	52	1,415
Has this happened to anyone here? started by mamaofthree (4/6/07 at 5:34pm) 1 2 3	The first year I was a student I was at a birth for a woman... 4/14/07 at 9:40pm by olive&pimiento	52	1,980
So MAD about STUPID OB Procedures! started by MegBoz (10/1/08 at 2:01pm) 1 2 3	Tubs for labor are very common in my neck o' the woods. My... 10/17/08 at 10:23pm by BugMacGee	52	2,329
Modern Birth Story started by minkajane (11/6/06 at 10:38pm) 1 2 3	other than the induction, you basically wrote my first 2... 11/13/06 at 2:45am by aisraeltax	52	1,410
I need reassurance to birth a big baby started by inthezoo (4/28/07 at 10:30pm) 1 2 3	One of my acquaintances was trying to scare me out of home... 5/5/07 at 2:05pm by MidgeMommy	52	1,273
Describe a contraction.... started by whiteisle (3/24/09 at 9:55pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by brendaziz OK- this is how my... 4/15/09 at 5:55pm by Harmony08	52	2,327
anyone have Hospital birth w/o interventions? started by mamatoady (6/28/09 at 8:04am) 1 2 3	my aunt has, 8 times. she just got another positive so keep... 7/7/09 at 11:59pm by claddaghmom	52	1,527
Warning - episiotomy w/o consent! started by MamaE (4/25/07 at 3:31pm) 1 2 3	This brings back HORRIBLE memories of my ds birth. It makes me... 4/29/07 at 12:43am by miguelsmom	52	2,435
pushing questions started by MommytoTwo (1/19/07 at 12:54am) 1 2 3	I read that book Midwives, too. It's scary, isn't it, that... 2/1/07 at 7:18pm by onlyboys	52	1,374
Tell me about your experience being stitched up after birth started by Ooey (6/8/08 at 4:40pm) 1 2 3	I had a tear. Not sure about degree or number of stitches but... 6/18/08 at 4:37pm by jaxxy	52	2,268
What does a 10+ lb baby look like? started by Vespertina (10/27/09 at 3:32pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by BetsyS I read all I could get my... 11/10/09 at 10:19am by a-sorta-fairy...	52	11,399
A Natural Hospital Birth? Please share ideas! started by Melanie Mayo (2/19/13 at 6:28pm) 1 2 3	Very interesting insights! I will be looking into these... 5/14/13 at 10:27am by cynthiamoon	52	2,404
Poll: What time of day did you deliver? started by myfairbabies (11/29/07 at 5:20pm) 1 2 3	5:10 pm. I started contractions at 11 or so one night, had... 12/3/07 at 10:15pm by njbeachgirl	51	1,393
Group B strep: A very unfortunate part of my labor started by Celticqueen (6/5/07 at 6:57pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by alegna I'm sorry your... 6/19/07 at 2:31pm by momto l&a	51	2,088
Poll: What time was your c-section baby born? (multiple answers allowed) started by Funny Face (4/16/08 at 7:06pm) 1 2 3	I'm asnwering for my SIL- she had two in the first bracket-... 5/1/08 at 8:46pm by onetwoten	51	1,224
Baby washing after birth started by Lisa1970 (3/3/09 at 9:35pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Romana9+2 A word of warning:... 3/11/09 at 12:15pm by herbanmama	51	1,908
Poll: How long did you push? The poll version... started by laohaire (2/23/06 at 1:23pm) 1 2 3	2 hours with #1, about 2 minutes with #2 and about 3 minutes... 3/1/06 at 3:52am by candipooh	51	1,132
how long did it take u to concieve your children started by kayleesmom (8/29/05 at 6:04pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by aishy I'm one of those lucky ones... 9/11/05 at 1:51pm by orangebird	51	869
Explain the "Ring of Fire" started by HiItsMeSandy (1/12/10 at 2:21pm) 1 2 3	I had something sort of similar to the "stretching' of the... 1/15/10 at 2:06pm by phatchristy	51	1,929
Help me about non-necessary induction started by kittywitty (12/1/07 at 4:08pm) 1 2 3	Update- She had her baby. She was induced monday. Baby is... 12/13/07 at 1:10pm by kittywitty	51	1,757
Shoulder Dystocia - Why do these things continue to surprise me? started by Storm Bride (12/10/05 at 9:58pm) 1 2 3	Kristina: Yes - that's the site. I can't believe I didn't even... 12/14/05 at 2:35pm by Storm Bride	51	2,173
who pays for elective c-sections? started by huggerwocky (8/24/05 at 11:37pm) 1 2 3	[QUOTE=huggerwocky] Quote: Originally Posted by leomom I... 8/27/05 at 10:53pm by leomom	51	893
Insurance companies, do they know they are being scammed? started by jennica (6/9/06 at 4:41pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Orion'smommy What really bothers... 6/13/06 at 11:24pm by Quagmire	51	1,245
Palin's Delivery and the 24-Hour Rule started by Turquesa (9/10/08 at 5:28pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by aurora_skys Do we even know for... 9/14/08 at 2:43pm by roadfamily6now	51	2,556
Max age limit for first child birth started by prolife (7/12/05 at 4:14am) 1 2 3	See, I have very little knowledge in this dept. They must not... 7/21/05 at 6:16pm by Camellia	51	3,702
Julia Roberts planning home waterbirth! started by rainbowmoon (10/14/04 at 3:13pm) 1 2 3	laura, i saw the globe tonight at the grocery store, too. i... 10/18/04 at 1:46am by georgia	51	1,925
elective c section for suspected large baby? started by EENS (1/20/08 at 8:53pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by mrscunning14 What I don't get... 2/3/08 at 10:30pm by ericswifey27	51	11,775
Does Hypnobabies work for the cynical? started by Smokering (10/4/10 at 10:08pm) 1 2 3	Yeah....Once I got to the "maintenance" phase of the program... 3/20/11 at 9:39am by prothyraia	51	3,727
Rapid labor and not making it to hospital started by Penny4Them (4/9/09 at 11:28pm) 1 2 3	As far as finding a mw, did you already post in your Finding... 4/14/09 at 12:39am by Pookietooth	50	1,577
Is there REALLY Such a Thing as A Too-Big-To-Birth Baby? started by rockinmama (7/9/05 at 12:13am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by cathicog I wonder if the lady was... 7/15/05 at 9:05pm by wendy1221	50	1,833