Posts by Jynuine

I have a question! I've had 5 CNM hospital births, and they were at 5 different hospitals with different expereinces. Now that I am the experienced mom who births like she is at the spa (yeah that's me) I feel like I'm kind of swept...

I would actually mention to them that you are just hoping for a happy healthy birth and would like to hear that focus from them, too. It's insensitive to repeatedly mention what they are and unintentionally worries you...

I think the thing is this- your body has to stretch, and be that in water or out- it's going to stretch. Waterbirth HELPS with pain in many women and even relaxing that area and keeping it supple, however water is also dehydrating and...

Without reading responses here- I'll just put in my 2 cents.   It's good to get any beliefs out onto the table during the initial consultation so that you know that you and your midwife are a good match. I, personally, am...

Quote: Originally Posted by CookAMH    That may be true, but it doesn't take much adult discernment to separate the stupid from the informed. A nurse has seen enough patients to know...

BTW- Another thread on CPS scares and delivering in a hospital I found, today. http://www.mothering.com/community/forum/thread/1305958/if-you-are-having-a-baby-in-the-hospital-have-a-lawyer-on-call#post_16356947 via...

Oh wow, don't get me started on my views on CPS...... >.< There's another GREAT thread here on Mothering on what to do about them, but yeah one reason I am not happy about having to birth in a hospital. Some also hold you hostage...

Quote: Originally Posted by KempsMama  I could make a lot of generalized statements as to why I think that is, but I would offend someone, somewhere.  Hahaha! Don't you know it, lol! ;)

Quote: Originally Posted by camprunner  I've been naked at my last two births but this time, I'm thinking I'd like to have something on...   I've been thinking about something like...

Quote: Originally Posted by dayiscoming2006  I am a land birther. Can't imagine being in water.  Absolutely! Ive had 4 land births, one water labor that WOULD have been a waterbirth had I not been...