I am trying to figure out what I absolutely need to pack to take with me to the hospital and wonder what one thing did you take with you that you just would not have made it through your labor and delivery without?
I am do very soon and i was hoping to get some advice on what to expect and...
I am now almost 13 weeks pregnant and would like to take the natural...
Hi, I'm due in November and I'm looking for some literature that explains...
I'm curious if anyone out there wore their own clothes during labor and...
I am do very soon and i was hoping to get some advice on what to expect and or ways to deal with labor and delivery. I'm afraid that i will be in the middle of pushing and not be able to make it because the pain is so great. i plan on getting an epidural (sp)so i know that will help some. thanks
Hi, I'm due in November and I'm looking for some literature that explains...
I am wondering if anyone out there can calm my strong fear of going through...
I'm 12 weeks pregnant and went for my check up yesterday w/my OB/GYN....
I am expecting, and my hubby is not going to make it through delivery! He...
I've had constant back pain for about 8 hours now, I've slept all day and don't really know if I had contractions, my water hasn't broken, I'm not bleeding but I've had mild cramping but not regular enough to keep track of, I'm also feeling pressure like pain in my vag. I feel sick everytime I eat something and I'm a little pale and have dark circles under my eyes. Should I call my ob, go to the hospital or just keep laying down using heat pads to try and take the pain away? Sorry, I'm 34 weeks.
TOTALLY out of curiosity: How did your labor start? For example, did you...
Hello, I am 29 years old and pregnant with my 4th child. I went to the...
Hello all wonderful mommas, This is my third child, and i am in the midst...
I know about sex supposedly inducing labor, but it hasn't worked for me. Any...
Hi I'm 7m pregnant with my second child and I did not bank or donate my cord blood with my first child, however I'm thinking of doing it this time around. Has anyone done this? It's pricey, but I also don't want to regret it later on.
I'm wondering -- for those of you who banked with CBR (or elsewhere), did...
I am debating on whether to bank my baby's cord blood. I am curious on how...
for those of you who have banked cord blood after delivery, did you bank at...
Hello moms! I was wondering if some of you have opted for doing the cord...
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 "rules." The doctor I am going to see next week is at St. Anthony's. I assume that is where she delivers. I feel so uneducated about the hospital situation and birthing. I've really only heard and read negative things. I've also heard negative things about St. Anthony's. I plan on calling tomorrow and seeing if I can get a tour. I am 31 weeks pregnant and the time is getting...
This go round I'm thinking of doing a home birth or using my midwife's birth...
I would like to hear from moms who birthed at home, either midwife assisted...
I am looking for an OB/GYN anywhere in the Metroplex that would be open and...
Hi Ladies, Have any of you moms had a home birth?? If so, what was your...
We are new to the area hospitals and we are trying to decide between Little Company of Mary and Torrance Memorial, does anyone have pros and/or cons about each?
I did my hospital tour to try to decide where I would like to have my son in...
Hi Moms, I'm hoping to see if my experiences so far are unusual or an...
Can anyone recommend Methodist Hospital or St. Lukes (both in San Antonio...
I gave birth to my 2nd son in December of 2007 at Banner Desert. I wasn't...
I am trying to figure out what I absolutely need to pack to take with me to the hospital and wonder what one thing did you take with you that you just would not have made it through your labor and delivery without?
My husband and I have private insurance that does not cover any maternity...
If you had a baby with no maternity insurance, how did you keep the cost...
We are ready to start working on having a 4th child. My insurance no longer...
Hi everyone. Well I found out the day before yesterday that I am pregnant...
I just moved here from California and am looking for a great lactation consultant. I'm expecting my third child in April and struggled initially to breastfeed the first two, so I'd like to be prepared. The author of "Spilled Milk", a wonderful book about nursing, lives in St. Paul and mentioned a lactation consultant named Lynn. If anyone knows how to reach her, that would be great. But I would appreciate any suggestions!
I am looking for a good lactation consultant. Would be very thankful to hear...
I am having issues with my 6 day old wanting to breastfeed. I am looking for...
Hi all. When my son was born we had a horrible experience with a lactation...
I was just wondering if anyone could tell me what the process would be to...
I'm pregnant with my first child and due at the end of Octobor. I'm working with two great midwives through the Women's Health Alliance at Baylor in Dallas - Cecily Floyd and Jane Singer. My question is whether or not I need a doula along with a midwife. I was told they'll (one of the midwives) be there the entire labor and delivery, and my husband will be helping to coach me as well, so would a doula just make for too many people in the room? I've heard great things about the help they can offer but just wondering if it's worth the...
I am curious on the experiences moms out there have had with a midwife or...
Has anyone ever used a Doula for the birth of their child? How was your...
Hi I am hiring a doula for my upcoming labor in a couple of weeks. What...
I've always visited an Ob-Gyn and am not familiar with midwives or doulas. ...
Hello mamas, I'm now pregnant with my second daughter and due in less than a week. With my first, I gave birth the old fashion way, with no pain-killers. My labor involved 3.5 hours of pushing while I waited for my doctor to show up with the forcepts (I didn't realize that at the time and I have since changed doctors because of it) which left me in very bad condition and took months to recover from. I can't possibly have that bad of an experience this time around but I'm wondering...if I get the epidural, will I just wait till the baby...
I'll be 33 weeks this week, and as the day gets closer I have more and more...
I have three kids and one of the way. I had epidurals with all three of my...
I am 40 weeks pregnant with my second child. With my daughter, I had an...
I had my 38 1/2 week check-up yesterday and my doctor mentioned induction...
Hi! I am new to the area and need to find a good OB GYN near Allen. Could anyone recommend one?
I am looking for an OB GYN. I live in the Beaverton area, but would consider...
Hello to all! I am looking for an OB GYN in the North Richland Hills,...
I have just moved to AZ and am looking for a good OB Gyn that delivers at...
I am looking for a new OB GYN. I would prefer someone in or near Evanston...
So I've been talking to a lot of moms lately and I seem to be seeing a trend. So I figured I'd see what you ladies had to say. How many of you ladies went into labor at night instead of the middle of the day? Obviously scheduled c-sections and such don't really count for this question. Not that there is anything wrong with them. I'm just curious if it is really more common to go into labor at night as opposed to the middle of the day.
Hello all wonderful mommas, This is my third child, and i am in the midst...
I am 12 days overdue, and am wondering what ways you have to induce labor. ...
You'd think that since I'm in the home stretch with baby #3, I'd know what...
I am having my first baby. I went to the doctors office about 3 days ago and...
I'm due at the November 18 with my second child. I'm very interested in doing a water birth but I'm not sure where they even offer this option. I'm in Eagan, MN but am willing to drive within reason. With my first son I only really knew I was in labor for 2 hours so my Dr. told me to give myself an hour this time! AHHH So my questions are where do you recommend (or not) and was this a good experience for you?
I'm 18 weeks pregnant, and due March 31st, so I still have some time to...
I was wondering if this hospital has a waterbirthing center? or if you can...
Hi all. I am looking into both options. Anyone have experience with either...
Hello everyone. I am 7 weeks pregnant and we are going to a different doctor...
