Posts by m0xxie

I've read that some doctors use a local on the pregnant woman's belly prior to inserting the big needle for amniocentesis (typically performed between 15-20w), so I'm sure there are some locals that are considered perfectly safe for...

I am so thrilled that my nausea/food aversions have finally lifted to the point that I can read and enjoy these food postings (earlier they had been pure torture!). I have been loving Trader Joe's organic popcorn (comes pre-popped in...

I am fairly certain that Japanese standards for handling and preparing raw fish are the highest and best in the world; if I were in Japan I would not hesitate to eat sushi while pregnant. Other places, I am not convinced that standards...

Quote: Originally Posted by CantHardlyWait Rather than asking "How long will you let me go overdue?" I asked them "What happens when I go overdue?". Rather than asking "What is your c-section...

Was officially 14w yesterday, so now feel I can board this train by anyone's standards! And I must say, things are getting better (despite the fact that I'm on my second breakfast today, as the first decided to take an early exit!)....

Quote: Originally Posted by soccerchic21 It might be a good idea to call the hospitals in your area to find out more recent data. It looks like most of those rates are based off of at least 5 years ago. The...

I'm an "older" (43) first-time mom-to-be (Jan 2011) in Marin County, looking to make friends with others of any age who are currently expecting or are new parents. Would love a buddy for walking, swimming or other gentle...

I'm also bay area Kaiser (due Jan 2011), and would LOVE to at least have the option of laboring in the water... I have heard rumors of a water tub at Kaiser Walnut Creek and at Kaiser SF, but I have yet to substantiate either. My...

I am an older (43) first-time mom-to-be, and I am definitely feeling the need to bond with some other moms-to-be/new parents.... my husband and I reviewed all our close friends the other night, and we realized that almost none of them...

I just found out the various c-section rates (and a lot more interesting info) through links in this article: http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/blog...-rates-by-hosp The article has links for several US states, including mine...