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How much consent do you have to give? started by pinksprklybarefoot (2/13/07 at 11:14am) 1 2 3	That's horrible! All of it sounds terrible but I would report... 2/18/07 at 4:46pm by ericswifey27	41	1,369
So, how long did you wait before you dtd? Anyone wait a really long time? started by fawnanddoe (12/12/09 at 12:24am) 1 2 3	you're definitely not alone. 5 months here. 12/21/09 at 1:12am by amandaleigh37	41	1,721
If you had a c/s, were you able to BF? started by JFTB1177 (11/10/10 at 10:45am) 1 2 3	I did okay BF'ing after my C-section. Lactation nurse came... 12/2/10 at 5:58pm by waterlight	41	926
PROM-no labor 14 hours later, NEED input!! started by In Exile (2/26/07 at 9:55pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by shelbean91 My water broke at 32... 2/28/07 at 2:55am by ericswifey27	41	1,132
Sterile drapes on the mother's legs? HUH? started by wannabe (7/27/06 at 7:31pm) 1 2 3	I'm just planning to wear a bra this time if I'm not too sweaty. 7/30/06 at 9:46pm by the_lissa	41	1,071
Is there any truth to the belief that you will have a similar labor to your mother's? started by NoraFlood (12/28/08 at 6:28pm) 1 2 3	Our were different and I am glad- my mom was in labor with me... 1/1/09 at 4:18pm by kirstenb	41	881
Happy mama & worried friend started by soxthecatrules (10/24/08 at 12:32am) 1 2 3	HennyPenny laughup that's what its like: brilliant analogy,... 11/3/08 at 9:24pm by forthebest	41	1,463
PKU test? started by boater (12/7/10 at 5:40am) 1 2 3	I also have a child with PKU and I'm so very grateful for the... 3/4/11 at 11:55am by hapahaolegirl	41	2,677
Vit D supplement for newborns started by pacifica (9/14/10 at 3:38pm) 1 2 3	Cultures that are native to high latitudes also have diets... 9/24/10 at 11:54am by AlexisT	41	2,094
without drugs - why, they ask? started by ruby slippers (8/27/05 at 6:17pm) 1 2 3	Because of the F***ING reaction I had to the ATTEMPTED... 9/7/05 at 8:02pm by julie128	41	1,125
Homebirth risks? started by Oriole (6/6/07 at 8:32pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Lady Lilya I read somewhere a... 6/12/07 at 10:07am by wifeandmom	41	1,496
How did you labor, internally or externally? started by jennica (7/5/06 at 7:27pm) 1 2 3	we all need to labour how WE want - not how someone else wants... 7/10/06 at 5:52am by annarosa	41	989
anyone "meet" their DC before they were born? started by majormajor (9/2/08 at 11:15pm) 1 2 3	I was always so upset because I never had any dreams of my... 9/17/08 at 1:00pm by baileyann3	41	1,717
Contact Lenses & Giving Birth started by superfastreader (9/17/07 at 10:33am) 1 2 3	Don't a lot of moms end up wearing their glasses because their... 1/27/08 at 5:10pm by sapphire_chan	41	3,607
friend's OB already diagnosed baby as "large" at 11/12 weeks started by MovingMomma (3/17/06 at 4:32pm) 1 2 3	Quote: The problem with malpractice insurance is not that you... 3/26/06 at 9:12am by jgale	41	982
Would being very overweight impede vaginal delivery? started by kathteach (7/27/07 at 9:06pm) 1 2 3	I didn't read all the replies, but I just wanted to add my own... 8/6/07 at 3:40am by mamaofprincesses	41	1,487
Poll: I am LOSING IT. I need to either START or STOP labor here...!!! started by Individuation (6/21/07 at 10:22pm) 1 2 3	I haven't posted around here in years, but found this and had... 7/7/07 at 9:34pm by penguinkim	41	5,079
Why do moms want THEIR OB to catch the baby so bad? started by Gilby (12/10/07 at 1:14am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by crsta33 I've heard a theory that... 12/15/07 at 5:06pm by cottonwood	41	1,833
Parallels between baby makin' and baby birthin' started by tinyshoes (10/26/05 at 1:01am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by fourlittlebirds I think part of... 10/30/05 at 8:04pm by tinyshoes	41	2,859
Waterbirth = Difficulties Breastfeeding? started by J2 (7/3/07 at 1:16pm) 1 2 3	I had 2 water births and two amazingly great nursing experiences. 7/16/07 at 10:09pm by lizabird	41	1,327
Labor at home then hospital for birth started by Juniperberry (10/8/08 at 4:24pm) 1 2 3	I agree happyhats that it's nice to be able to relax in... 10/19/08 at 7:59am by Juniperberry	41	3,381
Has anyone else not felt the urge to push right away, after reaching full dilation?? started by Fluffy Peanut (5/18/04 at 3:20pm) 1 2 3	This thread has really got me thinking. It took me hours to... 5/31/04 at 4:08am by starrynight	41	964
BABY TOO BIG TO BIRTH! It might be 7.5-8 Whole Pounds!!! (UPDATE!) started by Funny Face (1/5/07 at 2:54pm) 1 2 3	Blooming heepers. This makes me even more scared that we moved... 1/8/07 at 12:02am by SMoody	41	1,359
Are some women predisposed to always "going late" started by Quindin (5/30/09 at 10:37pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by erin_brycesmom This time around... 6/2/09 at 4:44pm by Quindin	41	918
humbling beginnings started by CI Mama (4/23/10 at 7:47am) 1 2 3	Having had 3 pitocin inductions with no pain med relief each... 7/2/10 at 1:29pm by mamabearsoble...	41	2,593
What if to have another birth you had to choose C/S? started by Kimcarrots (1/6/09 at 1:42pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Devaskyla Thank you Lisa, Krista... 1/9/09 at 11:26am by mamabadger	41	1,149
"...but the most important thing is a healthy baby and mom..." started by NorthernPixie (7/21/08 at 4:23pm) 1 2 3	I'm sorry that happened, NorthernPixie. The same thing could... 7/23/08 at 4:17pm by hapersmion	41	2,119
Do you think women nursing thru pregnancy go into labor earlier? started by Synchro246 (3/6/07 at 9:25pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by mom2seven I believe there is... 3/13/07 at 11:01am by abunchofus	41	929
C-section support thread! started by eilonwy (7/2/07 at 7:36am) 1 2 3	For anyone looking for additional threads, you might check... 7/16/07 at 4:55pm by georgia	41	1,533
The urge to push started by mouso (4/25/09 at 5:39pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by MsBlack being fully dilated... 5/2/09 at 3:16pm by cottonwood	41	1,361
FAST, intense labors...tell me about yours! started by 1babysmom (2/26/10 at 3:36pm) 1 2 3	My second born was a very, fast intense birth. From start to... 3/21/10 at 3:52am by Mountaingirl79	41	1,913
leaving cord intact after delivery can be harmful to baby?? started by nick&jonmom (10/20/09 at 4:52pm) 1 2 3	That is a very interesting link. (Thanks) I thought this part... 11/5/09 at 3:40am by Kidzaplenty	41	1,706
Dh says he will read ONE book started by dakotablue (11/2/10 at 9:12pm) 1 2 3	Edited: I just read your updated post. It seems you are mostly... 11/7/10 at 11:45pm by wondermama	41	1,325
anyone have a positive hospital birth experience? started by bluegrassgirl (6/12/07 at 5:13pm) 1 2 3	I had one myself years ago when I had a stillborn.....as... 6/25/07 at 1:27pm by Julz6871	41	1,152
How comfortable are you with postdates? started by Averys_mom (6/17/05 at 6:18pm) 1 2 3	thanks Chava and Loved. My MAS baby was actually a hospital... 6/26/05 at 5:47am by happyblessedmama	41	1,405
I am NEVER having a baby! started by JessasMilkMama (10/12/06 at 10:47pm) 1 2 3	By the way, The Girlfriend's Guide thinks that breastfeeding... 10/24/06 at 5:48am by frontierpsych	41	2,132
Need to hear about labor and delivery pain started by Ivan's Mom (12/2/07 at 3:12pm) 1 2 3	Thanks again for the responses On some of the suggestions,... 12/4/07 at 12:20pm by Ivan's Mom	41	1,116
Why are we all hostages? started by townmouse (7/7/04 at 7:32pm) 1 2 3	townmouse, have you seem this website?... 7/12/04 at 11:56am by Mom2baldie	41	1,132
How overdue is overdue, and when do I start panicking? started by mindita (8/28/07 at 3:08am) 1 2 3	Inducing is inducing is inducing! Yes naturally is better, but... 9/12/07 at 2:34am by Birth&Bunnies	41	1,820
Poll: When did you stop working before birth? started by carlasher (12/4/04 at 9:28pm) 1 2 3	With my DS I was laid off a month before giving birth. I was... 12/22/04 at 9:17pm by Spark	41	2,189
? about leaving hospital AMA after birth started by danav (12/20/05 at 2:04pm) 1 2 3	I left the hospital the day I had Hazel. They hated me and... 1/6/06 at 1:18am by RockStarMom	41	1,570
Pushing for first time Mums - what was your experience? started by MotherDuck (9/17/06 at 9:28am) 1 2 3	Well, you asked so here goes! With dd1 I had a homebirth with... 9/26/06 at 2:08pm by cfiddlinmama	41	1,006
Mainstream birth language. started by smeep (2/23/09 at 1:55pm) 1 2 3	Yeah, I have only felt "brave" when I consented to an... 2/27/09 at 5:08am by Kidzaplenty	40	1,333
"Choosy Mothers Choose Caesareans/Time Magazine Article started by BMG580 (4/20/08 at 11:26pm) 1 2 3	Hello! First Post! My impression of the use of the term... 4/23/08 at 12:25pm by Juraelnati	40	1,546
I need help with an induction plan started by Barefoot~Baker (7/26/09 at 8:15pm) 1 2 3	And with that I am closing the thread due to ongoing User... 8/1/09 at 2:41pm by georgia	40	1,841
Other than OB/MW, who was present at your birth(s)? started by barefootpoetry (12/31/08 at 1:10am) 1 2 3	I'm a social person but birth to me doesn't feel in the least... 1/4/09 at 1:42pm by cottonwood	40	646
Push Pal - have you seen this? started by snugglebutter (3/22/05 at 3:47pm) 1 2 3	: :Puke 3/25/05 at 5:50pm by um_hanna	40	1,472
episiotemy vs. none vs. tear - what's it like after the baby? started by LittleLime (3/23/05 at 3:12pm) 1 2 3	I had an episiotemy...and it was hell.It hurt for months, I... 3/29/05 at 5:49pm by huggerwocky	40	5,062
cnm's and ob's not palpating bellies??!! started by MamaRue (8/28/09 at 6:06pm) 1 2 3	I have only had one OB, in my extensive history of OB care,... 9/3/09 at 2:18am by Kidzaplenty	40	1,389
Birth experience and baby temperament started by porcelina (10/25/10 at 11:52am) 1 2 3	My first was a 25 hour difficult labor. She is definitely... 11/2/10 at 11:07am by kittywitty	40	2,304