Birth Plan: The First Years

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Where to Birth

M.M. asks from St. Louis

My original plan was to birth at home. I've changed my mind for a few reasons, although I still fear birthing in a hospital due to unnecessary intervention and some ...

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Postpartum Depression Months After Birth?

E.B. asks from Springfield

My question is, has anyone experienced postpartum depression months after giving birth? My daughter is almost 11 months old and for the past 6-8 weeks my energy leve...

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Anyone Ever Use Paragard IUC for Birth Control?

N.P. asks from New York

I am wondering if anyone has had any positive or negative experience with the Paragard IUC. I just had my 6 week post-partum check and am trying to decide what birth...

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A Question for All the Homebirth/natural Birth Moms

L.K. asks from Austin

So I know I am in the minority and the majority of mainstream mothers have one or all of the following- ultraounds at every prenatal visit, scheduled inductions, epid...

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99% Of Women Use Birth Control

M.B. asks from Washington DC

Is that true? I read in a recent letter that 99% of women use it. Here's the quote, it was from the white house: "Nearly 99 percent of all women have relied on ...

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Did You Take Birthing Classes?

K.S. asks from Charlotte

My husband and I are debating taking birthing classes. I have read a lot about the labor, delivery, and birth. I would love to hear from anyone that had a vaginal bi...

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It Is Really over $10,000 to Have a Baby?

C.F. asks from Salt Lake City

We are happy to have recently found out that after a miscarriage and a year of trying we are expecting #3! With our first two kids we had insurance and never thought...

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Cleaning Wipes for Breast/nipple and for Medela Pump Parts and Storage Bags

N.B. asks from New York

Hi, I'm stocking up for breastfeeding supplies and wanted to know... Do I have to use the cleansing pads specifically sold to clean your breast before breastfeeding...

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What Are Some Good Books?

A.P. asks from Provo

I am 32 having my first child in May. I have decided to have an epidural and I would like to breast feed. Does anyone have any suggestions on reading material to know...

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IUD Advice

C.B. asks from Kansas City

hello everyone, i was wondering what your experiences have been with IUD's. in my head i know that having another baby is the WRONG choice for my family, but of cour...