Posts by SmittyJ

Hi Ladies!   Someone just recommended raw, unpasteurized, organic apple cider vinegar to me and it is working WONDERS! I was afraid of the "unpasteurized" label at first, but was assured by multiple medical professionals that...

Hi Ladies,   I'm coming up on my 36 week appointment. Despite touting a natural birth fochus, the OB/midwife practice attending to my prenatal care and pending birth have been highly interventive despite consistently...

And here are some snack ideas...   Carbohydrate Controlled Snacks for Those with Gestational Diabetes   Unless you’ve been advised on a more specific amount of carbohydrate, 15-30gm is usually a reasonable amount of...

Hi There! Here are some of the documents my hospital shared with me that helped me get started. Honestly - the most effective change I made to my diet was cutting out white flour and all sugars (refined, natural, and artificial). It's...

Hi Everyone,   So I'm kicking myself for agreeing to take the GTT. I really wish I had refused from the start. Ugh! My doctor's office requires a 140 to pass and I'm a 142. So, on to the 3 hour test...   I'm wondering...

Hi Meepy - would you mind sharing why your daughter had to be delivered early? In this case, there is no concern for the baby other than the size of my uterus. It's a risk for unexpected preterm labor, they would not induce me early.

I'm hoping you all can help me with your access to resources/personal experiences. :-)   I have a heart shaped (bicornuate) uterus. As a result of being different, I have had a few extra procedures to ensure everything is...

Hi There!   So far I have had a really positive experience with the CNMs at AFA OBGYN in Concord MA - I'm not sure how accessible this location would be for you. They have you meet with every midwife there as it is possible...

Hi Everyone,   My husband and I are seeking a doula to support us during our hospital birth with AFA OBGYN at Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA. We live just outside of Worcester, but have chosen AFA as they have been the most...

Thank you SO MUCH for starting this thread. This is the first time I've posted and am 17 weeks along at this point in my first pregnancy. I did REALLY well exercising in the very beginning, then the fatigue combined with a forever cold...