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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: "You... 9/9/09 at 2:02pm by brightonwoman	148	8,723
open vagina 6 weeks after childbirth started by freakedoutmama (5/25/12 at 5:20am)	I know that all of this is possible...I'm saying, that is... 5/29/12 at 9:29am by BroodyWoodsgal	9	8,862
"he had the cord wrapped around his neck and WOULD HAVE DIED!!" started by craft_media_hero (1/22/10 at 3:21pm) 1 2 3 4	My DD had a triple nuchal cord and a true knot and never... 8/7/11 at 8:02am by loraxc	72	8,865
Head Circumference : Abdominal Circumference started by umsami (6/5/07 at 6:45pm)	Lex, What you described was actually very similar to my... 6/8/07 at 11:45pm by ckhagen	16	8,948
Cord accidents started by Breathless Wonder (5/7/05 at 2:53pm) 1 2 3 4	One of my neighbors has a similar story - her son had a true... 5/26/05 at 1:47pm by crazy_eights	76	8,995
Sex after 2nd Degree Tear? Positive stories welcome!! started by mrsbabycakes (5/8/10 at 1:34am)	Ladies, Thank you so much for your encouraging stories!! It's... 5/25/10 at 6:03am by mrsbabycakes	17	9,033
Temperature of Newborn's Room started by BohoMama (11/19/08 at 9:02pm)	I just read recently that baby's room can be about 70. I can't... 11/21/08 at 12:56pm by CookAMH	5	9,061
"Deep Transverse Arrest"???? started by JWhite31 (5/4/06 at 5:34pm)	I recommend doing what PixiePunk did. Its ALL about position.... 6/30/08 at 11:25am by loudmama	16	9,102
"short cervix" 1st pregnancy...Then What??? started by homebirthbaby (10/25/06 at 4:21pm)	I have had "incompetent cervix" ( I hate that term) With my DD... 8/6/08 at 8:41am by mommy2two babes	7	9,111
How do you do a hibiclense wash? started by AllyRae (8/10/05 at 12:35am)	I also want to comment here that GBS is considered to be... 10/14/06 at 11:48am by mwherbs	15	9,136
postpartum cystocele started by querico (6/25/07 at 11:02pm) 1 2 3	Well, it turns out to ba a fallen uterus instead of a fallen... 1/15/08 at 7:51pm by Tarasanchez	48	9,178
Need help finding good birth plan template started by KarmaJoy (6/18/07 at 7:09pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Inner_Serenity the one at Earth... 10/28/07 at 12:57pm by mrscullison	3	9,247
Umbilitis?! Infected belly button in 7month old started by 1ColoradoMomma (6/29/04 at 12:11am)	Kristi, thanks so much for your info! I just got that same... 6/29/04 at 8:51pm by 1ColoradoMomma	2	9,262
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 heart... 5/11/06 at 2:40pm by KindRedSpirit	171	9,265
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 also... 3/13/08 at 7:18pm by meowee	200	9,444
Can someone explain what the "happy husband" stitch is? started by laprettygurl (3/23/05 at 5:56am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Bethla The doc cut me with my... 10/30/05 at 10:00pm by tinyshoes	28	9,523
changes in fetal movement before labor? started by MommytoTwo (4/20/07 at 11:39pm)	With DS, he never slowed down at all. In fact, when my water... 4/21/07 at 12:54am by cidercat	2	9,619
Successful Vaginal Birth for Placenta Previa? started by arcingpath (1/16/08 at 4:20pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by JavaFinch CJ'sMommy, are you... 2/10/08 at 8:18pm by cj'smommy	57	9,661
Castor oil vs. Mineral oil started by indiemamma (10/2/09 at 2:30am)	Ehow has it wrong, castor oil has some prostaglandins that are... 9/7/12 at 8:13am by mwherbs	10	9,787
Placenta Recipes, Please!!! started by Cartesia (11/12/08 at 2:09pm)	My baby came early--I delivered a perfect 9lb 2oz baby boy on... 12/2/08 at 12:02am by Desert Diva	16	10,048
Did you go into labor with no signs shortly before? started by Ambivalent Dreams (9/7/10 at 8:25am) 1 2	From the birth story of my first baby Quote: On Wednesday... 9/10/10 at 10:27pm by camprunner	32	10,348
Extremely low cervix post partum? started by MadameXCupcake (7/4/08 at 7:20pm)	Mama-mana is so right! Do everything she said! I had this with... 7/6/08 at 7:09pm by heidirk	8	10,560
Stomach muscles still not back together started by LaurenS (12/14/03 at 7:18pm)	Here's the page with the postpartum exercises I did. After... 12/28/03 at 9:59pm by captain optimism	9	10,688
How long between your bloody show and birth? (non-medicated, non-induced) started by HappyMommy2 (1/7/11 at 7:33am)	I think I started to get bloody show on a Friday--labor... 1/31/11 at 4:39pm by morganlefay	19	10,860
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 most... 4/16/05 at 12:29am by orangebird	224	11,015
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	11,055
how "real" a reason is low amniotic fluid? started by readytobedone (4/20/07 at 12:58pm)	I was induced for Low AFI, and I regret doing it - although it... 4/21/07 at 5:43am by SwissMama	8	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	11,095
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	11,263
How do you get rid of that postpregancy "pooch"? started by candiland (10/19/03 at 11:08pm) 1 2	I used the "Lose the Mummy Tummy" book by Tupler after dd1 and... 9/25/07 at 10:29pm by wombatclay	37	11,297
What does a 10+ lb baby look like? started by Vespertina (10/27/09 at 3:32pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by BetsyS I read all I could get my... 11/10/09 at 10:19am by a-sorta-fairy...	52	11,366
women unable to pee during/after labor?? started by elephantine (2/2/09 at 2:46am) 1 2 3	Really, the having to have a cath thing is very minor. I had... 2/9/09 at 10:25am by janerose	46	11,540
What are the dangers of a breech baby? started by MyBabiesCome1st (9/30/03 at 10:39pm)	My mom went to the hospital for her fifth baby. My mom's four... 10/26/03 at 11:53am by applejuice	10	11,553
Should I get this umbilical hernia repaired? started by Tofu the Geek (12/17/07 at 7:43pm)	This interests me b/c my dd has a small umbilival hernua, anf... 12/27/07 at 8:38pm by Wildflower	18	11,595
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	11,604
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	11,634
elective c section for suspected large baby? started by EENS (1/20/08 at 8:53pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by mrscunning14 What I don't get... 2/3/08 at 10:30pm by ericswifey27	51	11,734
C-Section Hospital Stay - How Long? started by monica3674 (4/18/07 at 4:45pm)	Thanks for all of the responses. I am hoping she'll be well... 4/18/07 at 11:24pm by monica3674	11	11,772
Lochia - what's "normal"? started by CryPixie83 (7/22/04 at 12:02am)	I bled pretty heavily for, I think, six weeks after my first.... 7/26/04 at 11:36pm by stafl	6	11,885
Did your curly hair go straight? started by Caryliz (10/28/05 at 1:28am)	My straight hair went wavy postpartum. It went flatter as the... 1/5/09 at 10:23pm by philomom	18	12,025
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	12,106
What is the definition of a precipitous birth? started by jennica (7/9/10 at 2:54am) 1 2	With my first son, my water broke at 3pm, I felt my first... 10/2/12 at 8:53am by Ms Rabbit	26	12,187
is this vaginal pressure after delivery normal? started by fennelseed (4/6/09 at 11:17pm)	im asking the same question my daughter is now 10 months old... 1/17/11 at 11:50pm by Baby Bella	9	12,461
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	12,464
Natural Family Living Cesarean Resource Thread started by annakiss (1/25/06 at 2:16pm) 1 2	The Essential C-Section Guide: Pain Control, Healing at Home,... 11/3/09 at 3:08pm by wombatclay	33	12,669
High Blood Pressure During Labor? started by adopted0105 (10/7/10 at 7:39pm)	I have to ask for others experiences only because I plan on... 12/30/12 at 7:54am by Kalebsmama3	6	12,706
Do you remember what it felt like just before labor started? started by Erdbeer (3/11/09 at 4:03pm) 1 2	When I went in to labor with both of my pregnancies I had a... 3/18/09 at 8:37am by darcytrue	24	12,748
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	12,798
How much chance that baby will turn head down at 34 weeks? started by herbsgirl (9/16/08 at 12:51pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by paquerette What position were... 9/18/08 at 9:16pm by herbsgirl	22	13,034
Vaginal stitches broke open! Help! started by TaraD. (4/29/08 at 12:44pm)	Ouch! Same as you--I had a natural childbirth, but awful pain... 5/5/08 at 1:25am by Yuba_River	14	13,059