Posts by mamaharrison

ahhhh...I cried reading this! Like I said on another thread--I have a special place in my heart for long labors <3 and it is kinda rare to hear a story like yours and Judah's that doesn't end in a surgical  birth or other major...

Esp--what wonderful advice for any hospital birthing mama! I want to add that I birthed DD in a hospital and was GBS+ and declined ABX and we were released within 12 hours because we insisted. So, that can also be something negotiated...

I am soooooooooo steady thinking of Natalie all day today...has anyone heard from her??? I am still meditating and sending peaceful birthing vibes and lots of light and love <3

Kel--Thanks for the info. I read it and it doesn't sound like something I would use. My uterus doesn't have issues contracting at all--it was my cervix thaat had the issues dilating last time despite very regular and strong contrax and...

Jakesmama--there is no reason to plan on active management of 3rd stage now. I have anemia {for the first time ever} right now and my MW has not mentioned anything like this. I would NOT let anyone pull on my cord!!! I would tell her...

I bought two different styles here and they DEF. are medical grade compression and DEF. are not scratchy at all. However, the basic belly binder will not work for me because it is really short--I called and asked these questions and I...

YOu GOT THIS, MAMA!! My second day of labor was all about eating--I ATE BIGTIME! Get that fuel you need and talk that baby boy down ; ) Maybe consider asking him to keep his hands/arms down, too....my DD was born with a nuchal arm,...

Kel--what does the cohosh do to 'pick up' the labors for you? I don't have troubles with uterine contractions, but would love to have something to help progress things if I am faced with a long active labor again....so, is it just aa...

oh natalie--I am coming to this late and it is my deepest hope that you are resting with a sweet babe already! Consider that there may be a short cord--this was the case for my prolonged active labor and there was nothing to really be...

I am so incredibly happy to hear that you have some needed clarity on this and that we were able to offer you some support in this! It is so important to KNOW that you are supported and that you are cared for at all times--even when it...