Bringing Baby Home: Epi

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Is It Common to Be Induced and Go Without a Epi?

R.S. asks from Boston

I really wanted to go all natural. My due date was the 26th and iam scheduled to be induced this monday. I'm wondering if I should pass or take epi or tell them I wan...

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Visitors at Hospital After Giving Birth

E.K. asks from Kalamazoo

I am preg now, due in Jan and have a 2 yr old dd. With my daughter I had avery long and hard labor- my water broke at 7 am and I didnt have her till around 3:30 am n...

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Good Birth Stories

L.H. asks from Savannah

Good afternoon Ladies, I'm looking for other mothers who have had great birth experiences who would like to share. I am delivering my baby in a few weeks and altho...

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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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Giving Birth Without an Epidural

R.C. asks from Houston

OK...so, I am due to have my third child in eight weeks and I am getting myself all worried about whether I can do it without an epidural! My husband is self employed...

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Seeking Birth Information About Epidurals

L.H. asks from Dallas

I am trying to do some research on natural childbirth. In my experience as a doula, I have found that the mother's who ask for an epidural, usually do so at 4cm, Th...

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Did You Write a Birth Plan, What Did You Include and Was It Followed?

E.R. asks from Los Angeles

I am in the process of writing my birth plan. Just out of curiousity I would like to know if you wrote one, what did you include in it and if it was followed through....

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Natural Birthing Experience at Baylor Hospital-Dallas

V.S. asks from Dallas

My husband and I are trying to decide on delivery at Baylor Hospital with my doctor there or at the Birth and Women's Center birthing center about four blocks away. ...

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What Does One Wear to a Labor Anyway? Must I Wear Hospital Garb?

S.M. asks from Greensboro

I have heard that I can wear my own nightgown or oversized shirt instead of the hospital patient "uniform" I'll be given when I "check in" to Women's. But what should...

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Did Your Mother Share Her Birth Story with You, Did It Influence Your Birthing?

M.M. asks from Miami

Curious as to what perceptions you had about birthing, childbirth, pregnancy and how you feel it affected your pregnancy, birthing, and postpartum, breasfeeding or n...