Posts by Mainstream Hippie

Regarding food, they will tell you you "can't" have it, but I cannot imagine them taking it away? I was only there for 1.5 hrs before my daughter was born, so didn't need to eat there. Had applesauce and yogurt and a banana at...

Or even if it is allowed or if this is the right area (figured it is the right age range!), but regarding MMR/separated vaccines: From my pediatrician's lobby: To anyone who is concerned about the MMR separated vaccines not being...

Ball, they'd stop you at the door with it. You'd have to bring it in, deflated, in your bag, and inflate it there. And have a waiver on hand. Standard is that no hospitals here offer them, and I think none specificallly alllow them....

I had great nurses for my St. Luke's birth. They accepted a copy of my birth plan, and, because of time, asked for the gist of it. I said, unmedicated, low-intervention, don't do anything to her before asking me. They were very...

We usually only notice places when they are rude and in violation of the law. Most places don't seem to notice/ care when I settle in to nurse on the go. But yesterday I had such a great experience with a local business owner, I wanted...

Quote: Originally Posted by e(Lisa)beth My first recommendation for a hospital birth is always A Place for Women, Dr. Kimberly Van Scriver's practice. They deliver at The Family Birth Place at St. Luke's. There is a...

My list was something like, Take a shower. Eat. Call husband if he isn't here. Call midwife. Call doulas. Pick up kids if they aren't here. Pull out birth supplies. Change into labor clothes. Drink! Pee! Make birth bed (was occupied, so...

Quote: Originally Posted by mellowyellowmama In the linked article. I think above the cord suggestion? I agree it is worth questioning, HP; I just don't personally find the linked article convincing, and...

Quote: Originally Posted by HennyPenny ok found it.... Why not to clamp/tie a cord. Hmm. She also talks about how sex during pregnancy leads to the baby becoming sexually precocious. Not sure I am convinced...

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