Posts by Charmie981

I'm going to be really honest, part of me bristles at this post.  I think I am one of "those" midwives of which you speak, to some extent.   I gained 40 pounds (during my apprenticeship!), my kids are no longer...

Most of my clients are either military (won't pay), BCBS (won't pay in most cases), or are coming to me b/c they are un/underinsured.  So my cash fee is pretty much my gold standard.  When I do get insurance reimbursement,...

And let me in on something I've observed (because contrary to what you seem to believe, you are not the only person in this thread who has witnessed births): I've seen a G10p8 in more pain after birth (WITHOUT having initiated...

This is an old thread so you may have found what you need, but you can give me a call at 318-272-8295 and I'll share the info I have with you on that area.  I don't live in that area, but a few of my clients are from that area so...

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/the-hot-button/epidural-guilt-debate-over-pain-meds-back-in-the-limelight/article1904419/     Quote: He even suggests that epidurals can be used as pain relief after birth and...

I want to know more about an aupair.  We've talked about it at length and I really think at the rate we're paying for child care right now we might be able to make it work but I really don't know where to start.

I have two.  The first was a mama having a really speedy and intense second labor and she said "Now I remember why I forgot" [what labor is like].   The other, having a slower and gentler second labor after a...

Child care is absolutely the hardest part of my job and always has been. Quote: Originally Posted by crunchymama214  but they both have 3 or 4 kids of their own. I would feel horrible pushing my kids onto them for...

Quote: Originally Posted by mntnmom  At the very least, it's horribly unprofessional and speaks poorly for her character. IMO slandering a client in a public way is never okay, regardless of identifying information....

I'm a very private birther and have never had anyone at my births, except the first when DH called our Bradley instructor b/c he was overwhelmed.   As a birth pro with my last two, I've felt the political game come into...