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post #21 of 33
8/4/06 at 5:02pm
Howdy!

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post #22 of 33
2/17/07 at 4:44am

Hello from Okinawa

Seeking Info...

Hi. I know this is an old thread, hope someone still subscribes.


My mother-in-law is from Okinawa (Oh the questions I have) and my college Japanese culture class (before meeting DH, oddly enough) did not prepare me for an Okinawan-military wife grandmother to be. Our relationship was good, until I decided on natural childbirth, etc. Also, I'm interested in my EDS's heritage. My father-in-law was AF. DMIL will not even disclose a recipe to me, much less talk of Okinawa or her worries. Ive found some info, just think some to be skewed or too broad. Any leads, sites, or contacts or shedding of light on any of this info would be so appreciated.

Most of my questions concern:

*Okinawan childbirth practices past & present
*Japanese/Okinawan genealogy today or in-the-works.
*Military/Air Force culture and records of WWII era.
post #23 of 33
2/17/07 at 12:23pm
My grandmother was stationed (with my grandfather) in Japan around that time but is from the States. I don't honestly remember (I don't think) she gave birth over there but I do remember hearing of her first birth which was in a miliraty hospital. She had extremely fast labor and deliveries (between 2-3 hours total!). She never made it to the delivery room for any of her three births. After she delivered her first, a hospital attendant came in with a huge needle. When she asked what it was, she was informed "an epidural". My grandmother replied, "But I've already *had* the baby! I don't need an epidural!" The nurse, "Hospital policy, ma'am." So yes, because of military hospital posilcy procedure, my grandmother had a natural childbirth with an epidural to follow!

Good luck on your search. Hope you find the answers you need.
post #24 of 33
2/17/07 at 9:25pm
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Originally Posted by green mom View Post
Seeking Info...

Hi. I know this is an old thread, hope someone still subscribes.


My mother-in-law is from Okinawa (Oh the questions I have) and my college Japanese culture class (before meeting DH, oddly enough) did not prepare me for an Okinawan-military wife grandmother to be. Our relationship was good, until I decided on natural childbirth, etc. Also, I'm interested in my EDS's heritage. My father-in-law was AF. DMIL will not even disclose a recipe to me, much less talk of Okinawa or her worries. Ive found some info, just think some to be skewed or too broad. Any leads, sites, or contacts or shedding of light on any of this info would be so appreciated.

Most of my questions concern:

*Okinawan childbirth practices past & present
*Japanese/Okinawan genealogy today or in-the-works.
*Military/Air Force culture and records of WWII era.
Have you tried posting this question in other forums? Maybe "Talk amonst ourselves" or The Pregnancy/Birth forum? (i'm sure someone on this board may be of some help to you) I saw you posted in the Far East tribe..so that's a good start! Hopefully someone will be able to help you. Good luck, mama
post #25 of 33
2/18/07 at 3:45am
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Originally Posted by varaonaid View Post
My grandmother was stationed (with my grandfather) in Japan around that time but is from the States . . . So yes, because of military hospital posilcy procedure, my grandmother had a natural childbirth with an epidural to follow!

Good luck on your search. Hope you find the answers you need.
Wow, that is very interesting. Thank you.
post #26 of 33
2/18/07 at 3:46am
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Originally Posted by cldistefano View Post
Have you tried posting this question in other forums? Maybe "Talk amonst ourselves" or The Pregnancy/Birth forum? (i'm sure someone on this board may be of some help to you)
...And thank you. I'll look into that now.
post #27 of 33
2/18/07 at 4:41am
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Originally Posted by cldistefano View Post
Have you tried posting this question in other forums? Maybe "Talk amonst ourselves" ... (i'm sure someone on this board may be of some help to you)
I feel silly, but I can't seem to find this forum. (a newbie still) I'll keep looking though, thanks.
post #28 of 33
2/18/07 at 4:46am
It's in the Natural Family living section..and waaay down near the bottom. Here is the link (HTH..hope this helps)

http://www.mothering.com/discussions...splay.php?f=16
post #29 of 33
2/18/07 at 4:51am
I "do not have permission to access this page"
(newbie)
Thanks, though.
post #30 of 33
2/18/07 at 10:30pm
post #31 of 33
2/19/07 at 2:10pm
post #32 of 33
2/20/07 at 9:26pm
welcome!
post #33 of 33
2/27/07 at 1:28pm

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