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Unassisted Childbirth (1 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...	Just delivered a daughter & blood after cord cutting Today at 12:42 pm by mayming	6,436	90,513
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planned homebirth end up @ the hospital? started by SpiralWoman (9/23/03 at 2:05am) 1 2 3	posted by Alison74: Quote: I'm just rambling here, I don't... 10/7/03 at 5:57pm by sohj	50	3,976
C-Section Baby started by Juice23 (10/28/03 at 6:01pm) 1 2 3	Hi Kim , The mullerian anomaly group was a total life-saver... 11/16/03 at 9:30pm by LisaG	50	1,827
Vitamin K started by babyface15 (4/25/07 at 2:19pm) 1 2 3	We didn't do either. The first (Vit. K) is medically... 4/27/07 at 3:51am by Ilaria	50	1,534
C-section TRIPLES risk of maternal death started by Hayes (9/1/06 at 12:08pm) 1 2 3	Please remember that MDC is The Natural Family Living... 9/4/06 at 1:41pm by georgia	50	1,153
What do I need to know to prepare for c-section? started by klocke (4/6/10 at 4:13pm) 1 2 3	I had a ROCK STAR team for my c-sec. I'm so thankful to this... 5/3/10 at 12:31am by mizznicole	50	2,189
unoficial poll .. When did you deliver started by CJ 5 (6/27/04 at 5:15pm) 1 2 3	[QUOTE=anothermama]1)how many days were you when you went into... 7/2/04 at 2:16am by Yummymummy74	50	1,571
Question Re: Pushing and Hospitals started by MrsMoe (9/29/05 at 12:23am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Ben's Mommy Now, the hospital I... 10/7/05 at 1:13am by flyingspaghet...	50	1,464
So if it came down to it, induction or c-section? started by JulesP (7/13/06 at 8:55am) 1 2 3	I would do an induction. I would try not to get the epidural... 7/30/06 at 2:49am by DocsNemesis	50	1,223
How common are 42+ week babies? started by arlecchina (2/23/07 at 12:04pm) 1 2 3	I am 15 days past "due" and my MW says that "she will come... 3/1/07 at 2:04pm by veggijessie	50	1,495
Who vaginally birthed their 1st "BIG" baby? started by njbeachgirl (11/21/06 at 9:46am) 1 2 3	My first baby was 9lb 3 oz, and I had him vaginally. I was... 12/22/06 at 10:49pm by BunnyMcFluff	50	1,403
Deadly Epidural started by Keshia (6/5/06 at 12:35am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by grumpyshoegirl Argh. Sounds like... 6/7/06 at 6:05pm by gentlebirthmothr	50	1,590
How to Birth: Parenting Choice? started by anothermama (9/13/06 at 9:58pm) 1 2 3	: Wonderful words of wisdom, USAmma. 9/18/06 at 10:04pm by poetesss	50	1,365
Pitocin makes it hurt worse? started by SeekingJoy (2/10/09 at 11:35pm) 1 2 3	My first was induced with pit. My 2nd was natural. My 2nd... 3/17/11 at 4:25pm by Magali	50	2,426
leave hospital AMA? started by user_name (1/19/07 at 2:34pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by ColoradoMama Okay, policies -... 2/8/07 at 12:57pm by Emma's_Mommy	50	1,746
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	1,579
VBAC or breastfeed? Long. started by egfmba (9/21/06 at 3:18pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by egfmba I'm just wondering if I... 9/25/06 at 7:15pm by grumpyshoegirl	50	1,104
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
Tell me about birthing a big baby vaginally! started by LacieD (6/4/08 at 6:49pm) 1 2 3	Congratulations! My last was ten pounds. He was posterior, and... 6/6/08 at 7:45pm by LizD	50	1,124
Update and birth story post 45 co-worker scheduled for cs (for a 9# baby) started by ErinsJuneBug (3/6/08 at 2:59pm) 1 2 3	With regards to things the OB's say, the PP is right, they... 3/14/08 at 8:56am by turtlewomyn	50	1,951
Has anyone ever had butt labor started by treehugginhippie (9/18/06 at 10:44pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by RachelGS Ah, yes. I can imagine.... 1/4/09 at 12:47am by Eresh	50	11,338
Who did (will) you invite to the birth? started by 1stTimeMama4-4-10 (2/12/10 at 5:15pm) 1 2 3	Attending my birth my husband my doula an young woman friend... 2/18/10 at 10:41am by managementgal	49	1,550
amazing birth secrets REVEALED! started by tinyshoes (12/13/05 at 1:05am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by MotherWhimsey If you plan on... 12/19/05 at 12:15am by CalebsMama05	49	1,634
Cytotec for induction and waiting for baby to come naturally started by Yarnista (5/28/08 at 9:41am) 1 2 3	Cytotec is BAD news!!!!! I was induced with (don't remember... 6/4/08 at 11:53am by New_Natural_Mom	49	1,631
Refusing Continuous Fetal Monitoring started by pageta (8/7/06 at 9:29pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by wannabe That's why interviewing... 8/13/06 at 6:57pm by orangebird	49	1,668
Would you consider this "natural childbirth"? started by lunchbox (9/28/04 at 1:55pm) 1 2 3	i'm not sure about what's natural or not either - I had no... 10/4/04 at 1:28am by Cuppa-Love	49	1,231
There's just no way I can deliver naturally! started by NJ*Doula (5/23/07 at 6:55pm) 1 2 3	I agree with everyone who says it's completely different, and... 5/30/07 at 1:25am by ABand3	49	2,421
let me ask here before i ask my OB and look silly started by Momma Aimee (6/11/07 at 12:26pm) 1 2 3	FLEO = fed law enforcement officer 6/16/07 at 11:31am by Momma Aimee	49	1,680
Scared About Natural Birth started by Kesi (7/7/10 at 6:03pm) 1 2 3	I've had 2 hospital births, and while both started the same,... 8/1/10 at 12:00am by isign	49	2,424
A VERY hypothetical question about c-sections and anesthesia... started by Aura_Kitten (4/5/08 at 8:16pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by applejuice If you had an... 4/14/08 at 10:05pm by intorainbowz	49	1,318
Group B Strep, did anyone refuse antibiotics during delivery? started by G's mama (3/18/08 at 11:32pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by TinaM Getting a GBS- at 37 weeks... 5/3/08 at 7:18pm by alegna	49	3,661
This BOTHERS me!! due date comments started by Ooey (3/29/06 at 6:46am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by AMB8301 DD was born at 38 weeks,... 4/1/06 at 3:50am by Mama2Xander	49	1,367
How can I convince OB to NOT induce? started by taralv (9/14/07 at 7:11pm) 1 2 3	I've also chosen a small-town hospital over an urban teaching... 9/22/07 at 1:09pm by aikigypsy	49	2,147
How many weeks were you when you had your third? started by Alvenchrst (3/14/08 at 11:10pm) 1 2 3	1st 40 exact 2nd 39+3 3rd 41+1 all natural 4/9/08 at 9:42pm by mamato3cherubs	49	1,062
How quick did you progress? started by OceansEve (12/12/07 at 3:58pm) 1 2 3	I don't think I was at 0 when I went into labor. However,... 12/17/07 at 3:47pm by Romana	49	1,355
Wearing your own clothes, undergarments, and cloth in hospital started by swampwitch (8/18/06 at 5:41pm) 1 2 3	Since I was not planning to even birth in a hospital, when I... 8/19/06 at 10:44pm by boscopup	49	990
you can't eat during labour?? started by Tofu the Geek (2/23/06 at 6:53pm) 1 2 3	Pregnancy equals Sick in a hopital setting. Ok, so you may... 3/12/06 at 2:54pm by Mybabymommy	49	1,464
Delivering placenta - what does it feel like? started by Mrs-Mama (2/7/08 at 5:16pm) 1 2 3	For me, the placenta was pretty much a non-issue...now the... 2/15/08 at 2:00am by AKmoose	49	1,455
I've made a decision started by Heavenly (7/16/05 at 10:55pm) 1 2 3	I have yet to have a nurse on the maternity ward that I even... 7/19/05 at 5:55pm by Storm Bride	49	1,029
Tell me about your transition(s) started by AlpineMama (11/23/07 at 8:53pm) 1 2 3	(no title) 12/18/07 at 5:26am by Surfacing	49	1,762
Was the u/s diagnosis of a Large baby correct? started by MilkOnDemand (5/9/05 at 2:57pm) 1 2 3	Fourteen pounds two ounces?????? First baby? Home birth? I... 5/16/05 at 7:35am by Treasuremapper	49	1,429
who else has had an epidural started by idaismyname (10/2/03 at 8:52pm) 1 2 3	Applejuice and 3 little birds, ! (I tried to copy & paste your... 10/8/03 at 7:32pm by tinyshoes	49	3,213
Talk to me about tearing--what does it feel like? started by Smokering (12/14/08 at 2:53am) 1 2 3	I didn't feel the tearing with dd, but i oh so absolutely did... 12/20/08 at 10:59pm by bobandjess99	48	1,126
Birth, is it more about me or the baby? started by sweetangelbrynlie (6/24/05 at 4:13pm) 1 2 3	LOL I so feel for you on this thread. I am in the same... 6/27/05 at 6:25pm by leosmama20	48	1,154
How to achieve natural birth? started by SiValleySteph (7/19/04 at 12:41am) 1 2 3	Yay, Steph! I'm so excited for you! 8/7/04 at 1:20pm by pamamidwife	48	1,395
woman too fat to give birth started by Thmom (6/14/05 at 4:33pm) 1 2 3	So, what is the weight limit at The Farm? I'm not suprised,... 6/26/05 at 6:50am by XM	48	1,907
Poll: Your Birth Pain and Your Weight/Fitness? started by MissinNYC (12/2/08 at 4:30pm) 1 2 3	I voted thin/smaller with moderate pain... I was very fit, but... 12/9/08 at 6:25pm by RedPony	48	1,227
Tell me why low-tech is better? (aka convince me the MW is the right choice) started by kellykins (1/5/09 at 11:43pm) 1 2 3	Totally and completely irked (to say the least) at the... 1/11/09 at 5:45pm by kellykins	48	1,341
Birthing From Within: No Birth Plans? started by boysmom2 (4/11/09 at 4:03pm) 1 2 3	I haven't had a chance to read the whole thread, but one of... 4/19/09 at 1:26am by mollycce	48	1,722
Showering same day as hospital birth? started by tammylsmith (2/23/10 at 3:35am) 1 2 3	I had 2 hosp. births with epidurals - the 1st time, i was up... 2/28/10 at 11:02pm by etsdtm99	48	1,794
what r your views on pitocin AFTER birth started by kfillmore (2/2/09 at 3:32am) 1 2 3	I've no info on cord clamping and pit, but when I gave birth I... 2/15/09 at 11:56pm by Materfamilias	48	1,535