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Scared About Childbirth

H.O. asks from Miami

My husband and I just completed a 1 day childbirth class over the weekend at the hopital we are delivering. The class really didn't focus much on the breathing techni...

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C-section

A.M. asks from Memphis

I'm scheduled for a c-section this coming tues. I'm very nervous. It's just the unknown for me. This is my second baby and my first delivery went so smoothly. Bet...

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Shingles My 36Th - 37Th Week of Pregnancy

M.H. asks from Canton

I developed shingles during my 36th - 37th week of pregnancy. I've received conflicting info about how this may affect the baby now and after birth. I've also been ...

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Should I Take a Birthing Class?

C.M. asks from New York

Hi All! Am due in 5 weeks! And I'm not sure if taking a birthing class is necessary. This will be my 1st time. I have gotten mixed feedback from co-workers and fr...

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Excercise and "Pains" After Giving Birth?

A.M. asks from Dallas

So I finally had my baby(vaginally) on Jan 23!! :) My question is, how soon until I can do light abdominal excercises and which ones do you recommend? Also, do any o...

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Recovery After C-section

Y.K. asks from New York

I had a c-section after 24 hours of labor and an epidural about a week and a half ago. Now I have pain mid-section of my back. Doctor told me that it had nothing to d...

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Nervous About Delivery

H.T. asks from Peoria

I am due to have my first baby, a boy, around december 15th. I am VERY nervous about Labor & Delivery. Is there any advice you can give me that will help me out. I pl...

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Trying to Avoid Ripping

R.B. asks from Lewiston

I am very excited and proud to be having my first child this July. However, I have never had a high pain tolerance and I'm looking to learn more about natural pain m...

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2Nd Labor Experience?

J.M. asks from Boston

I am due in 6 weeks and curious what other mamas second labor was like. I realize everyone's experiences are very different but I'd love any tips. I have a 3 year old...

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Natural Childbirth

S.S. asks from New York

I am PG with my 3rd child and due in 3 weeks. For both my other 2 PG's I went into the hospital with full intend to have an epidural. I really would like to try natur...

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