Posts by phathui5

Call the Midwife is my new favorite.

You might want to consider going to Special Beginnings if you aren't able to connect with a homebirth midwife. I had my third baby there when we lived in Maryland.   http://www.specialbeginnings.com/

Quote: Originally Posted by CrunchyMama19  oh, and I've heard castor oil works too but I have never tried it myself. Not sure if you take it orally or what.   I wouldn't do that unless you get desperate,...

I didn't feel the need to do the hospital tours when I was planning my out of hospital births.    I guess the important thing is if you feel like that, in the unlikely event of transport, if having done the hospital tour...

Is he with the bio mom now?

I have not heard from any reputable source about the CPM credential being revoked. Some states are starting to require a diploma from a MEAC school for licensing in their state, but that shouldn't affect working abroad unless it is a...

There is no state in the U.S. where a woman having an unattended birth at home is illegal.

Do you think he could be teething? It sounds like this is a new phenomenon for you, so maybe he has new teeth coming in?

"we meet for all special occasions and my daughter has to go with me because there is no place to leave her"   Try imagining yourself in your daughter's place. Would you want to go with her when people are mean to you or would...

Even if your supply does decrease, you're only away for three days. When you get home and start nursing again, it will likely pick back up quickly.