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Birth Stories (2 Viewing)	Trying to make sense of a friend's birth story and epidurals. Can you help? 6/16/13 at 8:33pm by bmcneal	2,253	21,740
Homebirth (6 Viewing)	Can't HB at home. Where should I have my HB? Today at 10:59 am by futuremamaheather	9,304	129,698
Unassisted Childbirth (7 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...	It's looking like a UP/UC for me Today at 4:11 pm by rlschrader	6,450	90,634
Cesarean	Advice For a Planned Cesarean with an Unsupportive OB 6/13/13 at 11:11am by demeter888	95	1,126
VBAC (4 Viewing)	VBAC? Yesterday at 7:26 am by earthwalker	4,178	43,776
Healing Birth Trauma (3 Viewing)	I had a giant baby, 3rd degree tearing, and a PP hemorrhage, now I'm expecting #2! 6/16/13 at 7:17am by olaz-b	565	6,667

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All children by C-section tribe )_( started by Silvercrest79 (7/21/06 at 5:33am) 1 2 3…57	We'll have to agree to disagree, 1/4/11 at 11:18am by Storm Bride	1,131	55,033
Stupid Things People Say at Births.... started by janasmama (5/22/08 at 12:01am) 1 2 3…26	Loved these. I was not happy with my first hospital birth (3rd... 3/18/13 at 10:36am by Vaquitita	511	44,800
Csection Support Thread April 2005 (cont discussion from March) started by OnTheFence (2/24/05 at 7:16pm) 1 2 3…22	Hi everyone, I just had my second my second baby via c-birth... 6/9/05 at 12:29pm by melixxa	423	11,084
I think I've sprung a leak. started by salt_phoenix (1/3/08 at 1:29pm) 1 2 3…20	What a great update! I'm glad things have worked out so well... 11/10/08 at 2:31am by dani76	392	25,119
Woman charged with murder after refusing C-section started by Nemmer (3/11/04 at 10:32pm) 1 2 3…18	Melissa plead guilty to two counts of child endangerment and... 4/7/04 at 3:42pm by leavesarebrown	356	14,132
Cesarean Section Support Only Thread June 2005 started by OnTheFence (6/1/05 at 12:47pm) 1 2 3…17	I just wanted to put my story out there: I had an emergency... 7/31/07 at 1:23am by fawny	338	12,493
C/S recovery & support thread started by JTA Mom (10/3/10 at 2:06am) 1 2 3…16	Z&Z, I'm so sorry you had to go through that. And thanks for... 7/4/11 at 5:30pm by justKate	318	13,236
What is the most outrageous thing someone has said... started by pamamidwife (4/18/05 at 1:29pm) 1 2 3…15	Quote: Originally Posted by phoebemommy Interestingly... 8/1/06 at 3:45am by majikfaerie	298	16,479
For your first birth...how long did you push? started by starlein26 (1/11/06 at 4:22pm) 1 2 3…14	1st baby (induced, epidural)- 4 pushes 2nd baby (induced, iv... 1/11/08 at 2:12pm by GrowingCrunchy	268	8,042
how do c-sections fit into a natural birth framework? started by PlayaMama (4/18/10 at 5:05pm) 1 2 3…13	I was one of those who just thought that all would be well and... 6/13/10 at 4:56am by ewe+lamb	259	13,689
used to feel homebirth was best... but not anymore started by pannacotta (4/5/08 at 3:18am) 1 2 3…13	I have to agree that this story is an argument in support of... 4/21/08 at 8:01am by UnassistedMomma	245	11,642
Discussion about UC birth started by pamamidwife (9/6/06 at 2:29am) 1 2 3…12	I don't mind sharing here at all. I'm thankful to have a place... 1/25/07 at 4:06pm by Munchkimo	237	12,823
Nurses pushing on stomach after birth - help. started by Carrissa (2/19/12 at 12:01pm) 1 2 3…12	SimonMommy: In the Kashion article, I would like to point... 4/18/12 at 5:47pm by Katie8681	228	6,610
Was childbirth the worst pain you've ever experienced? started by Irma Lisette (3/13/07 at 1:58pm) 1 2 3…12	Wow, I've just read this whole thread. My first labor... 4/10/07 at 4:46am by HeatherB	224	8,398
Loved my intrathecal! No natural childbirth for me EVER again! started by mamasaurus (3/30/05 at 7:11pm) 1 2 3…12	Quote: Originally Posted by NoraB I imagine that, to... 4/16/05 at 12:29am by orangebird	224	11,074
PROM @ 33w4d, breech presentation, currently home AMA--support please started by sanguine_speed (7/19/07 at 12:23am) 1 2 3…11	I don't have much to offer but support! Take care and good... 7/31/07 at 8:15pm by junamoss	219	11,123
What hurts worse than childbirth? started by AlpineMama (10/4/07 at 9:49am) 1 2 3…11	ovarian torsion.... 2/23/08 at 5:01pm by cancat	208	11,782
Cesarean Birth Recovery & Support Thread 10 (April/May 2004) started by OnTheFence (4/26/04 at 3:43pm) 1 2 3…11	There's a new thread for May 2004! 5/22/04 at 12:02pm by Henry's_Mamma	201	6,038
Why Are People Against Elective C-Sections?? started by karina5 (1/9/08 at 12:07am) 1 2 3…11	Quote: Originally Posted by JavaFinch So if they're... 3/13/08 at 7:18pm by meowee	200	9,481
Pro-homebirth risk ethics started by alegna (10/24/05 at 2:19am) 1 2 3…10	OK, I just invested a lot of time in reading this thread, and... 5/8/06 at 11:09pm by faeriewisp	180	5,358
Poll: Would/did you eat your placenta? started by bravofrenchie (12/12/04 at 9:45pm) 1 2 3…10	I put no, but I think it's pretty cool, and really helpful for... 6/10/08 at 2:03pm by hapersmion	180	12,130
Dispelling the "perfect birth theory" started by Lulu0910 (2/14/12 at 10:09am) 1 2 3…9	i completely agree with this. 11/13/12 at 10:04pm by Sharlla	177	6,505
Cesarean support circle V (December 12) started by OnTheFence (12/12/03 at 1:37pm) 1 2 3…9	New thread started here: ... 2/10/04 at 11:38pm by KKmama	176	6,359
Poll: Did you vomit during your natural (no pain meds) birth?? started by 1babysmom (7/15/07 at 2:33am) 1 2 3…9	Yes, and I was absolutely stunned by how often and how much! ... 9/20/07 at 7:33pm by KariM	171	4,896
What did no one tell you about birth/postpartum that you learned the hard way? started by 2+twins (7/17/05 at 3:37pm) 1 2 3…9	That every birth is SO different. That you can feel your... 5/11/06 at 2:40pm by KindRedSpirit	171	9,282
Cesarean Birth/Recovery Support Thread 9 (april 04) started by OnTheFence (4/1/04 at 10:36am) 1 2 3…9	I am having issues with the area around my incision. My skin... 5/5/04 at 10:46am by its_our_family	167	3,935
Poll: How was the birth of your first? started by ZakareyasMama (4/26/11 at 3:15pm) 1 2 3…9	I agree with this, but for some its hard to labor at home long... 9/19/11 at 6:58pm by seafox	167	7,923
Signing Up For An Epidural started by UrbanCrunchyMama (12/19/07 at 1:59am) 1 2 3…9	I didn't "sign up" for an epidural. I went into dd's birth... 1/3/08 at 4:34pm by leafwood	166	6,219
Cesarean Birth and Recovery SUPPORT Thread 11 (MAY 2004) started by OnTheFence (5/22/04 at 11:00am) 1 2 3…9	Kinsey 6/27/04 at 11:23pm by Icequeen_in_ak	166	3,803
Vaginal delivery does not equal Natural Childbirth started by artgoddess (11/15/07 at 9:33pm) 1 2 3…9	Quote: I don't think it is accurate to say that women... 12/9/07 at 1:04pm by georgia	163	6,081
Cesarean birth support circle #8 started by ladylee (3/9/04 at 10:04am) 1 2 3…8	Ooops-I see a new thread has been started-c'mon over emmaline!... 4/2/04 at 12:58pm by ladylee	158	3,782
I just saw the most horrible thing ever started by a-sorta-fairytale (6/5/06 at 10:38pm) 1 2 3…8	This thread has been reopened. However, please remember the... 6/10/06 at 2:06pm by babybugmama	157	4,384
Things that hurt worse than labor started by Persephone (2/13/06 at 3:40pm) 1 2 3…8	Since Christmas I think I have experienced food poisoning... 3/14/06 at 7:16pm by jaidymama	155	6,621
Cesarean Section Support Thread August 2005 started by OnTheFence (8/6/05 at 8:31pm) 1 2 3…8	Heyla all! I didn't see a september cs thread, so I thought... 9/7/05 at 2:40pm by wombatclay	153	3,367
Non-natural birth & immediate bonding started by amberskyfire (3/15/10 at 5:21pm) 1 2 3…8	Quote: Originally Posted by loveneverfails I'm going to... 3/20/10 at 6:34pm by KaylaBeanie	153	7,203
Cesaren Section Support Thread October 2005 started by Ben's Mommy (10/3/05 at 6:10pm) 1 2 3…8	Chantal - I've never had that kind of pain with ovualtion...so... 11/14/05 at 8:26pm by Ben's Mommy	152	2,808
Vaginal Birth after 4th Degree Tear? started by Heather R (3/29/05 at 3:16pm) 1 2 3…8	@ Ninabear: How did it go? I just joined this forum, very... 10/8/12 at 5:18pm by Trisha-bo-bisha	151	72,796
Honest question: Why no drugs/pain relief? started by DeeEast (8/22/06 at 12:37am) 1 2 3…8	Okay, sorry. The thread is now closed to further posts. I will... 8/30/06 at 12:42am by georgia	150	4,505
Cesarean Birth Support Thread November & December 2005 started by OnTheFence (11/9/05 at 8:13pm) 1 2 3…8	i am pg with number 3 and had 2 prior c/s. i really wanted a... 11/2/06 at 7:02pm by jks06457	149	5,165
Funny/jaw-dropping comments about homebirth (etc.) started by smeep (7/25/09 at 1:52am) 1 2 3…8	Quote: Originally Posted by bannanachild My mother: ... 9/9/09 at 2:02pm by brightonwoman	148	8,743
The balance between education and respect started by pamamidwife (2/6/04 at 10:36pm) 1 2 3…8	I have not read all eight pages of this thread, but I just... 2/15/04 at 10:41pm by member234098	143	4,211
Which is easier? started by allycat (6/13/06 at 4:41am) 1 2 3…8	: 8/15/06 at 11:44pm by Emilie	140	2,970
Belief in a no pain labor/birth? started by SuperMoM2GTO (6/17/07 at 3:42pm) 1 2 3…7	to answer the OP, i do believe that pain-free birth exists. ... 7/3/07 at 4:35pm by accountclosed3	138	4,045
Cesarean Support Circle-June/July started by equinox (6/30/04 at 3:28am) 1 2 3…7	Quote: Originally Posted by mollyeilis No, I did not. ... 7/26/04 at 8:47pm by eilonwy	138	2,705
Why did you have a hospital birth? started by Honey693 (6/10/08 at 12:02am) 1 2 3…7	I've had 4 hospital births. #1 was a hard delivery. #2 was... 6/29/08 at 6:03am by happyblessedmama	132	4,324
please, tell me great things about labor started by clavicula (7/19/05 at 5:54am) 1 2 3…7	I love this thread and it made me tear up to read it...:-) My... 7/20/10 at 7:46pm by Mountaingirl79	132	27,703
Cesarean Birth Support Thread April & May 2006 started by OnTheFence (4/4/06 at 12:46pm) 1 2 3…7	Here's the link for the June thread: ... 6/8/06 at 10:31am by egoldber	132	3,744
42+ week moms.... started by alegna (5/28/08 at 11:35am) 1 2 3…7	http://www.mothering.com/discussions...d.php?t=909619 6/5/08 at 9:58am by Mama K	125	5,324
Why Decide on Getting an Epidural BEFORE Labor? started by MegBoz (7/22/09 at 5:27pm) 1 2 3…7	This thread has been returned, but please... when writing your... 8/2/09 at 12:39pm by wombatclay	122	3,588
Ultrasound today, they are talking induction UPDATE: NOW THEY WANT TO DO A C-SECTION started by turtlewomyn (9/27/05 at 7:48pm) 1 2 3…7	Congratulations Kristen!!! Welcome Savannah (what a beautiful... 10/7/05 at 11:33am by HerthElde	122	5,488