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Giving birth with an active yeast infection started by dogmom327 (6/7/09 at 1:23am)	I had yeast infection pretty much my entire pregnancy despite... 6/9/09 at 11:12am by crunchy_mama	10	2,644
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	2,644
"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
How to use witch hazel? started by Ambivalent Dreams (7/23/10 at 4:24pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by peainthepod . Also, if you don't... 8/15/10 at 2:36pm by terra-pip	11	2,641
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
intense burning w/ urination postpartum started by Still_Learning (5/28/09 at 10:53pm)	Just wanted to update. Things are suddenly MUCH better. Pee'd... 6/3/09 at 6:31pm by Still_Learning	19	2,641
Induction and 9 pound baby? started by kblackstone444 (1/24/11 at 6:40pm)	An ultrasound estimated my son's size at 9 and a half pounds 1... 2/10/11 at 11:14am by Italiamom	14	2,639
labour and rectal pain started by RomanGoddess (10/24/08 at 5:21am)	I also had horrible "back end" pain during labor... it... 10/26/08 at 10:28pm by Belia	8	2,620
2 years to fully recover from pregnancy and birth? started by shell024 (1/21/07 at 11:00pm) 1 2 3	Pregnancy and childbirth are a huge drain on the human body... 3/9/07 at 9:14pm by applejuice	47	2,610
Internal Exam and Mucous Plug started by Mizelenius (4/5/05 at 10:12pm)	Wasabi, I used the word "statistic" improperly . . .it's... 4/6/05 at 4:59pm by Mizelenius	3	2,605
confidentiality with doulas/midwives- vent/question started by KellyandKatie (6/21/10 at 4:01pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by MsBlack This is something that... 7/17/10 at 8:30am by sweet.p	47	2,603
what do you say to someone who wants a baby but doesnt want to give birth? started by contactmaya (7/24/08 at 12:34pm) 1 2 3 4	Closing for moderator review. Thanks for your patience. 7/28/08 at 12:37am by Arwyn	72	2,602
Cycle Changes After Pregnancy? started by ORLY? (12/3/08 at 12:26pm)	I'd watch for 6 months and see if it changes. If you've just... 12/6/08 at 8:07pm by tanyalynn	10	2,601
No urge to push during unmedicated labor: experiences? Causes? started by Jaimee (11/3/09 at 11:10am) 1 2	I did not have any urge to push with my first DS. I was in... 11/9/09 at 1:07am by emaye_to_2	28	2,597
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
Question: how dangerous is a knot in the cord? started by Dov'sMom (10/14/09 at 1:41pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by wobit That's a wild picture -... 10/22/09 at 1:27am by MandyB	34	2,592
Postpartum hair loss - I am going bald! started by Dillpicklechip (11/25/08 at 12:35am)	Quote: Originally Posted by emaye_to_2 Afterwards I went to... 11/26/08 at 12:03pm by Dillpicklechip	13	2,590
Induction to AVOID cesarean for large baby started by danotoyou2 (2/25/08 at 5:15pm)	My midwife did not induce for macrosomia as a standard. I'm... 2/26/08 at 10:42am by BetsyS	8	2,589
Non-medicated delivery by choice-why? started by salado (1/19/05 at 12:20am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by polihaupt and that does mean... 2/2/05 at 5:49pm by Quindin	67	2,584
Is a baby (really) ever too big? started by UrbanCrunchyMama (9/12/07 at 5:53pm) 1 2 3	The sad fact is that the political is personal. At some point,... 12/24/07 at 5:34pm by flapjack	45	2,582
Cord blood banking vs. delayed cord clamping. started by thefreckledmama (10/6/09 at 8:55pm) 1 2	Could that be because in all of the studies I've read (and I'm... 6/30/12 at 1:18pm by womenswisdom	25	2,572
If you leave AMA will the insurance still pay? started by deanawo (2/26/04 at 1:45am)	I worked out an agreement with my nurses and midwife that I... 2/27/04 at 12:31pm by DreamsInDigital	9	2,566
Birth ball or fitness ball? started by sora (3/30/10 at 4:17am)	Quote: Originally Posted by sora Hi, I want to buy a birth... 4/1/10 at 6:12am by demetria	15	2,557
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
Poll: Did a full moon put you into labor? started by thefreckledmama (4/21/10 at 10:53pm) 1 2	Both DSs were born two days before their EDDs. On both of... 5/1/10 at 5:06pm by rype	29	2,556
Birth in the 60's - unconscious started by AllisonR (6/20/06 at 7:03am) 1 2 3 4	As my mom tells it, the reason her first child was born at... 6/24/06 at 4:59pm by skye's mama	63	2,556
Can a baby truly get "stuck" and even doctors can't get him out during a c-section? ***sad, maybe... started by Amila (3/9/09 at 11:29pm)	Oh, wow, what a sad sad thing. Something sounds strange about... 3/11/09 at 12:29pm by Llyra	16	2,551
Cesarean Birth Support Thread 6 (February 2004) started by OnTheFence (2/10/04 at 3:59pm) 1 2 3…6	http://mothering.com/discussions/sho...hreadid=118844 2/25/04 at 9:35pm by Peppermint	112	2,548
low amniotic fluid at term started by mezzaluna (9/4/07 at 9:22pm)	from my friend: ---------------- Thanks everyone for your... 9/6/07 at 10:47pm by mezzaluna	9	2,540
full dilation = time to push? started by cottonwood (4/13/07 at 12:24pm) 1 2 3 4	It is possible for reverse dilation (for instance, it can... 4/20/07 at 2:25pm by NatureMama3	65	2,538
What was your longest gestation? started by GoddessKristie (1/28/09 at 2:19am) 1 2 3	Oh you lucky mamas who give birth on your due dates! I'm... 2/3/09 at 4:08pm by GoddessKristie	42	2,537
Poll: Poll- did acupuncture help your labor begin? started by hildare (8/25/11 at 6:00am)	I think so. I went a week early and had a fast labor. I also... 9/14/11 at 4:03pm by JudiAU	7	2,534
What does AMA mean? started by FreeThinkinMama (12/9/06 at 9:02pm)	here with one of or transports I remember they did recovery of... 12/12/06 at 10:35pm by mwherbs	10	2,529
What makes you want to take responsibility for your own pregnancy and birth? started by doctorjen (6/9/04 at 1:19am) 1 2 3	Hi Dr. Jen... I think a good way to have women become more... 12/3/04 at 5:27pm by Felicitymom	59	2,527
5th Cesarean any one? started by Saaz (12/5/09 at 7:44pm)	I'm having my 5th c section tmrw!! Anyone else had 5 and if so... 3/15/12 at 3:59am by XxclarexX	15	2,522
Do you say anything mean in labor? started by diapers4fun (6/11/08 at 2:39pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I want to thank everyone of you lovely ladies!!! I am not in... 6/23/08 at 5:59am by flowerpot	92	2,518
Hospital birthers: How long did you stay after the birth? started by ProtoLawyer (6/20/10 at 4:16pm) 1 2 3 4	I delivered on a Sunday at 2 am, and requested to go home that... 6/29/10 at 8:19pm by EmTheWife	71	2,518
Cesarean Section Support Thread September 2005 started by Ben's Mommy (9/1/05 at 4:09pm) 1 2 3…7	Oops, I forgot we were in October! I've started a new thread,... 10/3/05 at 6:13pm by Ben's Mommy	121	2,511
Webster Technique illegal?? started by citizenfong (6/27/06 at 3:39pm)	nope, it isn't illegal. I live close to the NC boarder and... 6/28/06 at 10:56pm by erin_brycesmom	7	2,509
What did you think/feel when you first saw your newborn? started by Smokering (12/22/08 at 7:34am) 1 2 3 4 5	With DD1 I thought "Oh, it's over now." and then a few minutes... 1/3/09 at 6:35pm by amydidit	86	2,509
Walking epidural, spinals and more....whats the difference?? started by its_our_family (11/18/03 at 11:13am)	Quote: Originally Posted by its_our_family What is the... 9/23/08 at 5:36am by SalmonBayDoula	11	2,508
Anyone buy a Birth ball from Target? started by mLeroux (6/9/04 at 12:48pm)	I actually have two different sizes. A smaller one that I made... 6/10/04 at 2:54am by laurata	10	2,504
skidmarks started by USAmma (2/11/04 at 11:26am)	Quote: Originally posted by QuirkyT Just had to ask what hbak... 3/1/04 at 12:37am by Peppamint	12	2,492
Signing out of hospital AMA (against medical advice) started by Marielena (6/19/05 at 1:29am) 1 2	No my experience was at Tobey General Hospital. Glad to hear... 6/25/05 at 9:16am by ZanZansMommy	26	2,492
Perineal tearing: the controversy of hands on vs hands off started by pamamidwife (4/1/06 at 11:37pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Or more likely that their OBs new they practiced perineal... 4/7/06 at 6:50pm by Arwyn	86	2,478
Question's you wished you would have asked BEFORE birth started by Spark (10/12/06 at 12:01pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by pookel Now I wonder if it's... 2/9/07 at 8:16am by Turkish Kate	58	2,474
Is a Birth Ball the Same as an Exercise Ball? started by Shelsi (1/16/07 at 6:14pm)	I used mine all during pregnancy to sit on while DH and I... 1/25/07 at 8:06pm by Harmony96	13	2,469
Can you refuse C/S at the hospital? started by EviesMom (10/10/06 at 3:33am) 1 2 3 4	I have removed several posts that were in violation of the MDC... 10/13/06 at 7:33am by georgia	74	2,468
OMG, the dog drank castor oil!!!! started by lorijds (11/9/04 at 12:27am)	:LOL :LOL :LOL that is so horrible and... 11/12/04 at 12:28pm by boston	9	2,467
vaginal hematoma started by mezzaluna (12/18/04 at 7:09am)	My bestfriend experienced a vaginal hematoma with the birth of... 12/26/04 at 11:06pm by Luvbnmama2alex	6	2,463