Posts by Almi

It probably actually depends on the hospital you are delivering at, and a number of other circumstances.   Had I birthed in the hospital I was going to for prenatal care, I was told that my first baby would be clamped and cut...

I just wanted to say that I love how you have it all planned out, lol. But about squatting position...I have actually heard that you are less likely to tear in that position, and it can also be necessary if you have a stuck baby. ...

Good news, I happened to run into the awesome one of the two personnel ladies yesterday, and I asked her if there's any way I can get leave without having a doctor's signature. She is awesome in that she totally supports my right to...

Yeah...the midwife I emailed didn't even email me back this time.

Right. Whenever I've sent in for birth certificates, they like that little proof of pregnancy note. But I don't think it's necessary. To be honest, I could maybe even get my pedi to give me something of the sort. I've had the same...

I forgot to mention that I was going to try and contact a homebirth midwife I've contacted for each of my previous pregnancies, and see if she'd sign my papers for me.  I think that would be preferable, to be honest.  Maybe...

Hahaha, that is interesting!  I'm curious to see what they say.   Unfortunately, I work for Walmart.  I know the ladies that work in the personnel office, and I know what they're going to tell me, because after I had...

Hello ladies, I'm not sure how many of you might remember me, as I don't post as often as I should, but I am back with baby #4 on the way.  I just found out I'm pregnant, 4 weeks, 6 days to be exact, counting from my ovulation...

Yep, I had my twins unassisted.  Mono/di twins.  They're now 2 years old, and my firstborn is sitting in my lap.  It was a very wonderful first birth experience.  I had my third baby unassisted, too.  If you're...

Woohoo!  Women are amazing!  Congrats!!