Midwife or Doula: Myself

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Seeking Positive Natural Birth Stories from 2Nd+ Pregnancies

J.D. asks from Denver

Hi ladies! I am about 6 weeks away from the birth of my second daughter. With my first, I gave birth without taking pain meds, despite a fierce pitocin induction. It ...

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How Long to Fully Recover from Tear During Childbirth?

S.S. asks from Oklahoma City

I had a natural vaginal delivery of my first child in May, and I had a 3rd degree tear. It probably happened because of a short pushing phase (30 min) in which I was ...

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Just Found Out I Am Pregnant

H.W. asks from Hickory

I just found out yesterday that I am pregnant. How do I know what to look for when choosing an ob gyn? I feel very lost but extremely excited.

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Hospitals in Southern California

R.M. asks from Los Angeles

Hi mamas, I was wondering if I could get some input on the hospitals in Southern California when it comes to labor and delivery wards. I am specifically wanting i...

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First Time Birth and Dignity

H.A. asks from Denver

I have an odd question and need some advice. I'm not comfortable being naked in front of anyone accept my husband. I love my body and enjoy the pregnant shape it h...

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What's the Best Hospital to Deliver at for a Natural Birth?

P.K. asks from Detroit

I'd like help choosing a hospital that is most likely to allow a natural birth without unnecessary interventions. From the few questions I asked at my current OB's of...

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C-section or VBAC. Oh Wait, I'm Screwed Either Way. ;)

B.P. asks from Cleveland

Grrrr. I went to the meeting of my local ICAN chapter (a "c-section support group") last night with the hopes of finding a listening ear and left feeling awful abo...

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Curious About Midwive Vs. OBGYN

M.L. asks from Grand Rapids

Hi! I am about 14 weeks pregnant and I go to a group of 3 OBGYN's who I will be taking turns with so I get to know all of them since it depends who is on call when I...

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Positive Stories on 2Nd C-sections

S.D. asks from Cleveland

Hello mamas! Awhile back I asked about my personal dilemma of choosing between an elected 2nd c-section (the first was unplanned, emergency) and VBAC...While it seem...

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Group B Strep

A.E. asks from Minneapolis

Just wondering if anyone tested positive for GBS and opted NOT to receive the antibiotics during labor???