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Any Doulas, Midwives or Childbirth Educators around here?

doulaworks @doulaworks (1079) • United States 19 Sep 08

I was wondering if any professionals are here responding to questions or concerns that pregnant or TTC moms may have. I know there are tons of message board and blogs around on just about every subject concerning pregnancy. I was...

Has anyone used the services of a birth or postpartum Doula?

doulaworks @doulaworks (1079) • United States 19 Sep 08

I have been a doula for many years. I have taken time off from working with clients and focused more on mentoring new doulas the past few years. I am curious to hear if anyone here has used the service of a doula or maybe wants to...

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Birth class reuntion... all the homebirths failed miserably...

astromama @astromama (1221) • United States 18 Jul 07

I had my Bradley birth class reunion this past weekend and was shocked to find that of the six couples, three of us had c-sections.. myself included. The three of us who had c-sections were the three couples who planned...

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Home birth as safe as hospital birth

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 3 Jun 07

A new study shows that home birth is just as safe as hospital births. http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/330/7505/1416 Of course this isn't really new, a study done in 1996 shown the same results....

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Another question for mylot mommies... membrane sweep?

astromama @astromama (1221) • United States 15 Apr 07

So, I saw my midwife today... I am 39 wks, 2 days, and I only rarely notice a mild contraction or two. She wants to get things moving next weekend.. Saturday is my 'due date'. She says I can come in on Saturday and have her strip...

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Home-Birthers: what items did you need in your birth

eden32 @eden32 (3973) • United States 5 Mar 07

I'm about 6 weeks pregnant with my fourth child. If all goes how I wish it to, I will be birthing in my home, assisted by a very good friend who's also a midwife. To work within my budget, I will be picking up supplies here &...

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Unreliable midwife???

astromama @astromama (1221) • United States 18 Feb 07

OK. I am very bothered. I am 32 weeks pregnant, and I am supposed to have a weekly appointment with my midwife at her home every Sunday at 6:00. She lives a 45 minute drive from me. SO, my hubby and I show up at her house and no...

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I'm pregnant, and I keep hearing awful birth stories!

astromama @astromama (1221) • United States 12 Feb 07

I would like to hear some uplifting birth stories. I'm 31 weeks pregnant and it seems like birth was just an awful experience for a lot of women. I would like to know what you loved about your labor and/or how it could have been...

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Has anyone taken Bradley classes in preparation for homebirth?

astromama @astromama (1221) • United States 23 Jan 07

My husband and I are thinking about beginning a birth class as we should deliver our first baby in three months. Has anyone taken the 'Bradley Method' classes and had their husband/partner serve as the coach? We are a bit...

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Has anyone else had a homebirth?

CraftyMommy @CraftyMommy (27) • United States 15 Dec 06

My DD was born at home on August 4, 2006 - it was the best experience of my life! Anyone else want to share their homebirth stories?

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Would you or have you ever given birth at home?

TerriStardust @TerriStardust (825) • United States 10 Nov 06

What are your plans? Fears? Hopes? Why did you make this decision? What has it been like? Does your family support your decision? How did you tell them?

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Any Doulas on mylot Besides Me?

birthlady @birthlady (5609) • United States 26 Oct 06

I'm a Birthing and Postpartum Doula with 29 years' experience. Anyone else?

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Unattended childbirth at home

birthlady @birthlady (5609) • United States 25 Oct 06

Some people choose to have their babies at home without a midwife or doctor. Would you?

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I am a Doula with 29 years' experience

birthlady @birthlady (5609) • United States 25 Oct 06

If you want to know what a Doula is, what I do, and how you may train to be a Doula, post your questions here.

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Home Birth Benefits

birthlady @birthlady (5609) • United States 25 Oct 06

All 3 of my children were born at home with midwives. The benefits for myself and my family were physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Anyone else?

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