Midwives & Doulas: Older Child

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Allowing 7 Year Old to Join in Birth Experience

C.P. asks from Albany

Hello I am 35 weeks pregnant and my 7 year old keeps telling me that he wants to be at the hospital to witness the birth of his sister. He has been asking for a fe...

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Should I Get a Doula for My First Pregnancy?

F.W. asks from Phoenix

I'm pregnant with my first and plan on having a natural childbirth. I've heard doula's are awesome to have and am not sure if I should. My partner is very supportive,...

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7 Year Old Present Duing Birth

J.N. asks from Portland

I have a 7 year old son who wants to be there when I give birth and my husband and I are fine with that as we are a very open family. I had a c section with my son s...

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Home Birth

K.B. asks from Wichita

Hello Everyone! My husband and I have recently decided to have a homebirth with our second child, due in August. We are very excited about our decision and I am anxio...

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Older Child Present for Labor/delivery...

A.G. asks from Provo

I really hesitate asking this question...because I know some people have very strong opinions on the matter (mine has actually changed somewhat over the years). Anyw...

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Searching for a Midwife

J.J. asks from Phoenix

I was wondering if any of you have used a midwife and what your experience was... Good and bad... Sorry this is in the child proofing section!! I tried to change it...

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How Would You Describe the Birth of Your Child?

H.B. asks from Portland

*If you had an epidural, how would you describe the pain during and at the end? *If you had a natural birth (no drugs), how would you describe the pain during and at...

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Natural Birth for Twins?

S.M. asks from Providence

Has anyone out there done a natural birth for twins? I had an intervention/drug-free birth with my 2 and a half year old daughter and I'd like to do the same this ti...

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Any Home Birth Mamas?

C.J. asks from Lancaster

Hi, all! I'm just curious to hear from Mamas who home birthed, assisted or unassisted? My firstborn was at a birthing center with a midwife. The rest of them have ...

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Birth at 36 Weeks

L.G. asks from Los Angeles

I am 36 weeks pregnant and I feel like I am close to the end. The earliest I have ever given birth was 38.5 weeks. I was wondering if any of you, or someone...