I am nearly 39 weeks along. Since Monday, I have been dilated 3cm and 75% effaced. About 2 weeks ago my blood pressure began to rise and I have become at-risk for p...
I'm due in a few weeks with our third baby and don't have the benefit of having siblings 15 minutes away anymore to watch our other kids -- we moved last year.
Wit...
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...
When I learned that my twins had died in the womb and that I would have to deliver them vaginally, I opted for an epideral because I just couldn't handle the physical...
Hi mamas. I am a third time mommy being induced next week. With my first I had the induction from u-know-where, my water broke and I had no contractions or dilation...
My pregnancy (I should also mention my first) is considered high-risk (lung disease from cystic fibrosis) and my doctors are thinking about inducing me in the next tw...
I'm due w/ my 2nd child in a month. When my son was born, the only drugs I got was the epidural...at about 9cm. I labored at home for a long time, then barely had t...
I am pregnant for the first time and would like to have a natural delivery as long as my pregnancy goes well. I have met with an OB who said they were OPEN to it, ho...
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I am having my second child and I am considering a VBAC. I am undecided because of the safety concerns and because I don't want to get my hopes up again if I a...
I definitely wouldn't want this to happen. It looks like i may not have a choice in the matter due to his job, Its really complicated the reasons why so i will sum it...
