Pregnancy and Childbirth

Pregnancy Tips

feeds@yuku.com (Kieth) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:41:44 GMT

Taking care of yourself during your pregnancy is of utmost importance. Your gynaecologist will give you general guidelines, but don't expect to be spoonfed. Here's what you need to know and do on your own. Visit www.pregnancycalendarplus.com to find complete solution.

Mattress commercial from Barcelona

feeds@yuku.com (noteasybutanadventure) — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:53:52 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrDfPHJ28dE

birth story. . .

feeds@yuku.com (cjsfeet) — Mon, 04 May 2009 20:04:45 GMT

http://cjsfeet.blogspot.com/2009/04/ezras-birth-story-our-vba3c-experiences.html
my birth story

http://cjsfeet.blogspot.com/2009/05/planting-more-roots.html
planting the placenta

pregnancies over 40?

feeds@yuku.com (animal healer) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:46:10 GMT

I am 40 and considering another child (ds is almost 6 - semi-normal preg with high BP, normal midwife birth). My partner is SO pro-hospital, so unless I do a free-birth (if I get preg), I will end up in a stinking hospital. I will plan on hiring a doula that dr.s won't want to go up against.

Anyway, any words of wisdom? I guess I just need a positive story to help me along, to think positive. Thanks!

What to do if the baby gets stuck.

feeds@yuku.com (Legendadry Perc) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:51:43 GMT

Cute animal video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j-G34Ts6yU&feature=related

Ta Da! Positive Birth!

feeds@yuku.com (cjsfeet) — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 12:20:10 GMT

He's here! Successful VBA3C!!!

Waters broke at home early friday morning and we labored here until the very.......last.......minute! We went to the hospital in the very end there. When I arrived there I fully dilated & efaced. He was out after 3 contractions! Awesome!
Thanks for the love guys!!!!

Just waiting. . . . .

feeds@yuku.com (cjsfeet) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:02:14 GMT

We are due on the 22nd. I have, in a lot of ways, become introverted. Don't want to do much, but am so excited that I can hardly stand that I don't want to do anything else and feel that it could be any day now. I also know that I could be psyching myself out and perhaps may prolong the birth simply by being such a spazzzzzzzzzz.

Anyway, I am very nervous as this would be an attempt to vba3c at home, alone with hubby and kiddies.
I feel I can do this, but the...

Done for the time being...

feeds@yuku.com (NavymommyRN) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:33:30 GMT

I went in today to get a check up on my Fibromyalgia. Doctor's really tick me off by the way.

Rebecca called me back,took my vitals and said, I need you to take your clothes off from the waist down.
What? I say
You need to take your clothes off to insert the IUD.
WHAT? I say
You are here for the IUD insertion.
No, I am not. I am here to get my Fibro straightened out.
I have here that you asked for an IUD 2 months ago and that you will be in on your...

Still wanting to VBA3C

feeds@yuku.com (cjsfeet) — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 09:52:53 GMT

Yup- each pregnancy I do this......
get preg.
get depressed at having to look toward a surgical end.
do research.
get excited.
beg, and plead with doc.
cry and give up.
thank God I at least have a healthy baby
BUT............. this time i have talked with a doula who is wanting to be there for me. I have talked with and am glad to say that Hubby and I are ready to take the attempting plunge with VBACing at home. I live only 3 minutes from the...

Stretchmarks: Pls help...

feeds@yuku.com (CharlotteKent) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:55:38 GMT

I am pregnant and want to know if anyone has had any luck with skin care for stopping stretchmarks? I have heard that some are not safe to use and can harm my baby but I am so confused by which ones are ok and actually work to prevent stretchmarks, as I happily grow into my 9 month bump!

Homebirth

feeds@yuku.com (Nature Goddess 69) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:15:17 GMT

Hello all, I am new, just saying hi.

I'm pregnant (18wks) with #2 and planning a home waterbirth

My birth montage

feeds@yuku.com (ladyelms) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:06:32 GMT

Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdgLO8nibKQ

edited to fix link

ICAN

feeds@yuku.com (cjsfeet) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:03:34 GMT

Have you all heard of this group??? International Cesarean Awareness Network. I thought I would send a note here. I am recently talking to the lady/doula about a home birth after the 3csecs that i had. I am really hoping to break out of this crazy cycle.

I know there are risks, but there can be many benefits too. I think, hope that I can come to a decision that I am willing to follow through with. Without guilt.
So that is where I am at.

I think one can tell...

When you don't get the birth you think you want

feeds@yuku.com (Legendadry Perc) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:53:57 GMT

I'm not talking about birth rape here or hosp./mid/doula, whoever messing up your birth. More when you plan on a birth idea/ideal and then it isn't an option, either because of an undeniable gut fealing or fear or simply what you want isn't available, midwife drops you, no v-bac policy for 3 hours drive, etc. (Nawny?) So how do you deal with it?
tia

Birthing placentas

feeds@yuku.com (onwardandupward) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 06:15:37 GMT

Is Kaysmami still around I wonder? I was just reading this on the UC thread:

"Also my placenta would only come out when DH wasn't in the room. I noticed the first time in the birth video of Ds2's birth. The same thing happened again with Ds3."

This is fascinating - needing a private space for birthing the placenta. Does anyone else have experiences of when their body knew it was ok to birth the placenta?

(I retained it last time in a...

hospital birth plan

feeds@yuku.com (Legendadry Perc) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:47:19 GMT

What would you put in a hospital birth plan?
I can't really remember everything they do at a hosp., but here's a go:
- no checking dialation
- check fetal heart tones ext. without having to get on bed
- no constant fetal monitoring
- freedom to walk around during labor, including outside
- no edema (is that what it is called when they give you something to give you diareah?)
- no laying, sitting, or even getting on bed unless mother feals like it....

One thing (s)

feeds@yuku.com (larina roses) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:34:55 GMT

What one thing made pregnancy easier for you?

What one thing should every woman have during childbirth?

Do you ever feel done?

feeds@yuku.com (Katers) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:41:46 GMT

I thought I felt this way but lately I am not so sure. The only thing stopping me is the fact that my last pregnancy was such hard work.

giving birth "other" places

feeds@yuku.com (Legendadry Perc) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:44:43 GMT

home, bith center, hosp. - does anybody know about or has anybody given birth somewhere else? Like a hotel, the beach, a freinds house, the middle of nowhere...
For home, I think my list would pretty much be this (I know all you really need is mommy and baby, - and daddy, for some bonding, but these are things I would be comfortable having on hand):
bucket for placenta
pan to boil water in (like to disinfect sizzors)
strong sizzors (if we want/need to cut cord)
2...

Breastpump Recommendations

feeds@yuku.com (kalidagan3) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:21:10 GMT

I need some breastpump recommendations. A VDF of mine is buying me one as a baby gift, but I haven't ever had the need for one. Unfortunately I just became a single parent so need one like, now.

.... Anyone have any suggestions? She's looking to spend $150 max