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Looking for honest, non-judgmental feedback/experiences started by Annie Mac (2/1/10 at 3:13pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Lilygoose it was my DH reminding... 2/20/10 at 11:57am by gfreelishy	56	2,791
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	2,787
Unrepaired Fourth Degree tear started by Mama Murphy (10/16/06 at 11:06pm) 1 2	Ok, here is some down to earth input for you. I have had three... 3/28/08 at 8:01pm by JoyfullySubve...	33	2,783
URGENT advice needed! labor without contractions??? started by Ekatherina (4/17/08 at 12:50am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by dnr3301 I don't know what the... 4/20/08 at 12:48pm by Incubator	29	2,783
I need advice re: breech baby, cord around neck and C-section started by transylvania_mom (5/24/09 at 4:14pm)	As others have said, this is silly. Cords around necks are so... 5/28/09 at 10:22pm by kltroy	15	2,777
How soon does a newborn need to poop? started by ChristianMomOf2 (1/7/09 at 3:05pm) 1 2	Wow, I've never heard of that before. DS1 pooped in the womb... 1/9/09 at 3:31pm by barefootpoetry	24	2,767
breech baby told must have c section started by scubamom (12/23/03 at 10:42am) 1 2	well im a mom!!! and i love it my d/s was born on jan 19th by... 1/27/04 at 7:50pm by scubamom	27	2,763
Birth, Feminism, and the place of males in the whole thing started by ktbug (11/10/07 at 2:57am) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by mamabadger To me, it seems so... 11/25/07 at 5:50pm by Storm Bride	84	2,761
For grandparents visiting post birth started by Mommyintraining2 (9/17/08 at 7:24pm) 1 2	Before I had a baby, I was all about that "mother/child... 9/22/08 at 3:40pm by BetsyS	29	2,757
Nipple stimulation -- manual vs nursing toddler? started by nmm2112 (5/23/06 at 4:27pm)	Well, I was nursing a 14 month old when her sister was born... 5/25/06 at 11:36pm by TeaBag	4	2,756
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	2,756
Dermablast started by mkmoro311 (8/21/08 at 3:09pm)	I am totaly and completely in love with that stuff, and will... 8/22/08 at 5:30pm by mommathea	11	2,752
Nausea/sweating at 37 weeks - labor or just sick? started by Galatea (9/9/10 at 9:51am)	Sounds like your body wants extra practice 9/10/10 at 8:43pm by mommathea	7	2,750
The Farm midwives started by saskiaofthewoods (3/28/07 at 7:06pm)	Are you military saskia? If you are then Tricare pays for a... 4/11/07 at 2:57pm by tnsurro	8	2,749
Tailbone pain after birth...HELP! started by Phoebe (11/24/06 at 5:56pm)	oh goodness, a good pediatric chiropractor wouldn't bat an eye... 12/1/06 at 10:54am by chiro_kristin	15	2,740
What Women Aren't Told About Childbirth started by pamamidwife (10/23/07 at 7:02pm) 1 2 3 4	Doesn't WIC provide coupons for food and for local farmers'... 10/29/07 at 12:46pm by applejuice	64	2,738
Forum Disclaimer started by georgia (3/19/09 at 1:55pm)	Birth and Beyond: The opinions offered at Mothering.com and... 3/19/09 at 1:55pm by georgia	0	2,732
Postpartum Vagina...... Who is she???? Warning, graphic... started by calizacar (7/22/11 at 1:35pm)	definitely seek help if you think you need it. my vagina was... 7/23/11 at 4:31pm by accountclosed3	3	2,730
Air in vagina started by gorgorita (9/14/10 at 12:17am)	Yes, I had that, too. Like others have said, it went away and... 9/19/10 at 11:46pm by momasana	5	2,726
Stripping the membranes and breaking the water- NOT the same thing? started by Celticqueen (11/3/08 at 8:58pm) 1 2	OP, thanks for the question b/c I was wondering the same... 1/21/09 at 4:14pm by A_Random_Phrase	20	2,724
Permanently split labia started by Halfasianmomma (7/26/08 at 4:40pm)	Oh good to know...I don't care much about the look of things... 7/27/08 at 8:28am by Halfasianmomma	3	2,724
Lemon Verbena to induce labour? started by mamakims (1/18/10 at 12:19am)	Moved to Birth and Beyond. Quote: The opinions offered at... 1/18/10 at 5:08pm by MamaMonica	4	2,724
"Premature" urge to push? Update post 46 started by MamaJen (4/28/10 at 1:17pm) 1 2 3	Thanks, PlayaMama! 5/16/10 at 11:09pm by RedOakMomma	48	2,723
very morbid birth question--WARNING-- morbid / torture / sensitive started by moodymaximus (12/1/07 at 10:51pm) 1 2	My last birth the nurses kept telling me to wait, to stop... 12/8/07 at 4:45pm by adamsfam07	37	2,718
My cousin, the OB started by smeisnotapirate (4/15/08 at 1:35pm) 1 2 3 4	Thank you DoctorJen for your post. You are truely one who is... 4/22/08 at 8:35pm by thefragile7393	78	2,716
water breaking: gush, or trickle? started by Aura_Kitten (6/26/04 at 10:06am) 1 2	With my first it literally looked like I'd dropped a water... 6/28/04 at 10:56pm by BoobyJuice	26	2,711
If you weren't induced, how long were your pregnancies? started by pollyanna123 (2/16/11 at 2:11pm) 1 2 3 4 5	DS was born at 37+1, though I started contracting the night... 3/28/11 at 6:42pm by minkajane	95	2,711
Cesarean Support Circle-October 2004 started by ladylee (10/2/04 at 2:49am) 1 2 3…6	Hi Sorry.. I don't know about your lingering pain. I don't... 11/30/04 at 11:36am by chantald	115	2,710
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
Who controls childbirth — expectant moms or doctors? started by mommamisty (7/14/10 at 4:06am) 1 2 3 4	I think that you have misunderstood me. I am not suggesting... 7/19/10 at 3:51pm by sheashea	71	2,708
Low uterus and cervix? started by june'smom (11/21/06 at 2:16am)	I was told that I probably had endometriosis before I had my... 11/21/06 at 2:16am by june'smom	0	2,708
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. I... 7/26/04 at 8:47pm by eilonwy	138	2,691
Giving birth after a ruptured cervix? started by Litcrit (3/14/09 at 2:36pm)	HI, I ruptured my cervix during my last pregnancy back in... 4/16/11 at 4:48pm by Torntotears97	4	2,681
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
Poll: Your First Baby started by Kellym (7/31/06 at 1:42pm) 1 2 3…6	I went into labor the day after my due date with both my boys.... 8/29/06 at 8:34pm by hunnybumm	117	2,677
In your eyes, wheres the best place to give birth started by gentlebirthmothr (7/24/05 at 2:59pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by LizD Forbidding things rarely... 8/5/05 at 2:45pm by starbarrett	89	2,676
Advice?! hemorraging & clots 2 wks after C-section started by batsoup (7/11/07 at 2:47pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by batsoup she started hemorraging... 7/11/07 at 5:54pm by Belle	2	2,666
What does your mucous plug look like? And when did you lose it? started by boogiebearlove (11/18/10 at 10:06am)	With DD1, it looked like I sneezed in my panties. No blood or... 12/4/10 at 12:35pm by seaheroine	7	2,663
Obstetric Gel from Europe started by nia82 (5/14/08 at 1:24pm) 1 2	^ Thanks, I'm going to do that with this one. We always get a... 5/18/08 at 2:10am by janasmama	31	2,661
weird bleeding after c-section? started by jennifer_lc1 (8/2/08 at 12:06am)	It definitely depends on how much bleeding we are talking... 8/2/08 at 7:20am by MsBlack	3	2,660
Could people share their positive hospital birth stories. started by momtoS (1/20/11 at 3:13pm) 1 2 3	I forgot all about the chimes!! One more thing to look... 2/13/11 at 6:51pm by SGVaughn	46	2,656
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
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: Vernix: leave it or clean it started by its_our_family (12/11/03 at 3:55pm)	And an added bonus you don't expect is how much the smell is... 12/12/03 at 8:18pm by ja mama	6	2,646
"I didn't know I was pregnant" started by Galatea (1/16/09 at 2:57pm) 1 2 3	I had a firend that hsi happend too. she did not look pg.... 3/24/09 at 8:47am by zonapellucida	43	2,642
need inspiration quotes for a blessingway gift started by rainbowmoon (8/27/04 at 4:47pm)	Heres one thats kindof nice: "Only as high as I reach can I... 8/31/04 at 9:22pm by Mom2baldie	13	2,642
Anyone have a postpartum cystocele "heal"? started by aspenbrooke (2/5/09 at 7:46pm)	The first month or so after her birth I had significant... 2/12/09 at 10:26pm by MAMom	9	2,642
Banalization of Epidurals started by yamilee21 (2/2/05 at 9:01pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by annakiss Granted, but why is... 2/18/05 at 9:48pm by huggerwocky	77	2,641
if you were neither effaced nor dilated at term.... started by ferretfan (10/26/08 at 10:29pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Full Heart The Grass is always... 11/4/08 at 9:22pm by L&K'smommie	17	2,640
Checking dilation during labor? started by Snowflake777 (2/14/11 at 2:42pm) 1 2	I know it's been a few months, but I thought I'd toss in my... 7/22/11 at 1:47pm by JosiAtara	21	2,638