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Comment on CERVICAL EXAMS: WHO NEEDS THEM? by FTMOMMY

FTMOMMY — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:11:18 +0000

My Dr said he wanted to do cervix checks starting at 35 weeks because if I was dialating, it would mean I need to stay off my feet, whereas if I wasn’t dialating I would need to walk around more. Doesn’t make sense to me though…baby is gonna come when baby is good and ready. Why would he tell me that?

Comment on Magic Umbilical Cords by r_e

r_e — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:51:15 +0000

I am assuming that if the cord is allowed to stop pulsing on its own, cord blood donation is no longer an option due to the lower amount of blood left in the cord?

Comment on Magic Umbilical Cords by Susan Carroll

Susan Carroll — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:02:17 +0000

Thanik you for these fascinating pictures. Among thoroughbred horses, there is a terrible condition among newborn foals. Blind Staggers causes these foals to have trouble getting to their feet, and when they do, they stumble around and can’t find their mother’s milk. The cause – immediate clamping of the cord by the attendants,depriving the foals of needed blood and oxygen. Mother Nature knows best.

Comment on Magic Umbilical Cords by 90 Seconds That Could Change Your Baby’s Life | Modern Alternative Pregnancy

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:00:24 +0000

[...] process – these photos were taken over a 15 minute period. (you can read more from the source here)†Waiting to clamp and cut the umbilical cord means your baby receives 1/3 more life-giving [...]

Comment on Pit of Despair by Super Mom vs. Epidural? | Life with You

Super Mom vs. Epidural? | Life with You — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:08:46 +0000

[...] of induction by oxytocin (commonly called Pitocin. Pitocin is a discussion for another time, but here and here are blog posts [with sources] regarding risks of [...]

Comment on BIRTH PLANS by Foxy

Foxy — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:35:38 +0000

For me it was important to have my specific desires documented so that my husband and birth team had reminders and so that I didn’t have to be the one reminding them in the moment. It allowed me to relax knowing that they were on the exact same page as me. And when there was legitimate discussion during labor about the possible need to choose a a section my team was able to review specific preferences with the surgical team. I knew that thy would fight for me so that I could continue focusing on my labor and delivery.

Comment on CERVICAL EXAMS: WHO NEEDS THEM? by Why you should think twice about vaginal exams in labour | Envisage Hypnobirthing

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 01:37:02 +0000

[...] out the Nurturing Hearts blog for a more in depth article from midwife’s perspective. The comments also make for good [...]

Comment on My Midwifery Demon by Kelli

Kelli — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:56:36 +0000

Stephanie I have no idea HOW I missed your response. If its not too late you absolutely have my permission to use that picture. And for future reference you have permission to share any of my birth pictures if you have them or can find them on Facebook, same goes with my story, written or verbal. I love my story, I love my homebirth, I love sharing them, and I really love my midwife.

Comment on EPISIOTOMIES (or “things that make my vagina want to suck up into my body”) by Chelle

Chelle — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:14:41 +0000

Oh Lord have mercy.. I’m pregnant with baby no.3, I’ve had two wonderful homebirths, despite having to be transferred twice for suturing in theatre due to x2 third degree tears. Despite the tears I loved birthing at home-an amazing experience. This time I’m 30mins from the hospital, my OB wants me on my back for an episiotomy e en my midwife thinks this will help due to “tough” scar tissue as to give baby more room. I am praying I font know what to do! Every time I decide to have the dreaded cut, I read something else to change my mind. That’s the only real reason I’m going in hospital.. I don’t want to be on my back either ouch! I give birth on all fours I’m most comfortable that way. Also being told no water birth due to them not bring able to see what’s going on down there.. I don’t want to be reckless but I don’t really agree with any of their suggestions and it just looks as if I’m being stubborn. I want a home water birth with nonintervention as far as possible. I want candles, peaceful music and my children to see their baby as soon as he’s born. Am I being practical???

Comment on When to Push?? by Chelle

Chelle — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 08:43:01 +0000

Yes, the body is designed in a magnificent way for birthing. I too didn’t have to push, but was coached to push although I had no urge at the time. At crowning I was told to stop, I did, but my son flew out and I had a 3rd degree tear, after such a wonderful drug free home-birth. I’m still trying to find answers as to why I tore, was it the coached pushing? It was only for around 5-10 mins I pushed at different intervals. My second home-birth, no pushing and again a 3rd degree tear! Baby no.3 now- I’m bring recommended a hospital birth and an episiotomy away from my scar, will this actually help though? I have no idea…