Natural childbirth in Long Island with Aetna insurance. Is this even doable? Do you have information that can help us?
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posted by Shutter
on Jan 4, 2013 -
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I'm currently 22 weeks pregnant and am wanting to start some kind of muscle building exercise to help prepare me for (a hopefully unmedicated) childbirth. I have some health problems which place limitations on the types of exercise I can do.
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posted by pennypiper
on Dec 26, 2012 -
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Biochemistry Filter: I believe I have some kind of resistance/insensitivity to opioid painkillers, although I have not been able to verify that this is a medically known phenomenon. I am due to give birth soon, and I am concerned with the possible efficacy of drugs that may be administered for labor pain. Do you have any experience with this in yourself or others, or can you comment on the chemical plausibility of it?
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posted by zadermatermorts
on Dec 20, 2012 -
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I had a baby and my DivaCup no longer seems to be working. Did that happen to you? What are my options?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 18, 2012 -
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My partner is in her her mid-30s. We've got at least a year before we're in a position to be trying to have children. Just how freaked out should I be about the increased risk of health problems in the kids/etc?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 17, 2012 -
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Looking for an obstetrician in Minneapolis or St. Paul, as well as general guidance on natural childbirth options/timelines.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 6, 2012 -
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Dads of MeFi- what do you wish you had been told before your wife/partner went into labor?
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posted by mkultra
on Jul 13, 2012 -
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Please suggest, preferably with specific links, images that are metaphors for birth to be used for focusing on and creating visualizations during labor.
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posted by Xalf
on Feb 7, 2012 -
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How do you determine a hospital (and doctor's) c-section rates? Is there a database of this data available to the layperson? Do I just call all the local doctors? Send them a letter? Is there a state agency that would respond to this information request? Relevant states: South Carolina, North Carolina
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posted by Kronur
on Jan 16, 2012 -
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There are a lot of iOS apps for timing contractions. The reviews are all over the place. Most of the apps do not seem to time the contractions from the beginning of one to the beginning of the next one, which seems to be the preferred data point for medical purposes. Other apps have other annoying features and problems. Which app did you use and how did it work?
posted by iknowizbirfmark
on Nov 18, 2011 -
10 answers
I gave birth about 3 weeks ago to my first baby (yay!). Unfortunately, though, it was a very difficult delivery and I ended up with a third degree tear to my perineum. I am still in pain and was just wondering if others who had severe tears could let me know their recovery experiences and timelines.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 11, 2011 -
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What are some great snacks for labor? The baby is due in a couple of weeks, and we're getting ready for the (natural) birth.
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posted by Deathalicious
on Aug 26, 2011 -
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Does anyone know of a book or article that might be of help to a child and his family (he will soon be 12) whose mother died at childbirth. He is the nephew of a dear friend, the boy really values family and as he is maturing, realizes more and more, that each birthday also marks the anniversary date of his mothers' death. He is was adopted by a paternal aunt and is being raised in a loving family. If anyone has suggestions on how best to support the boy and his family, it is much appreciated. If anyone has first hand experience with this, your knowledge would be much appreciated. The issue is clearly much bigger than his birthday, but is there any way to help him emotionally to deal with this reality as he matures.
posted by jennstra
on Jul 23, 2011 -
10 answers
What is the term for the ritual in which men simultaneously enact childbirth in order to take away some of the pain their wives are undergoing?
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posted by tavegyl
on Jan 19, 2011 -
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Looking for intelligent writing (especially memoirs) on pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting that aren't fluffy/mainstream "how-to" guides, as a gift to an expectant couple in their early/mid 20s.
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posted by autoclavicle
on Aug 30, 2010 -
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After ~37wks of baking, our Little Spark is soon to emerge. Sonogram last week shows breech, size estimates via same sonogram say ~8# so far. Doc is now advising/arranging scheduled C-section. I'm not sure it's the right thing. Can you help me determine if I should push back & how hard?
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posted by batmonkey
on Aug 9, 2010 -
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Friend has changed significantly after having a baby. Is this normal? How can I continue to be supportive when she's difficult to be around?
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posted by pecanpies
on May 20, 2010 -
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Should I stay with my midwife practice, given a trustworthy account of a mismanaged case? This gets long, sorry.
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posted by KathrynT
on Mar 31, 2010 -
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Is there any chance of finding a doula (in Chicago) that will work with us at 39 weeks? Any recommendations? Thanks!
posted by steinwald
on Mar 26, 2010 -
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I am 36 weeks pregnant with my first child and have just found out that I will need to have a scheduled cesarean in 2 weeks time for medical reasons. I need help to accept this.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 13, 2010 -
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Did I receive substandard care from my OB? Contains discussion of childbirth and related anatomy.
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posted by ellenaim
on Jan 31, 2010 -
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Movie ID help please: 18th century England, noblewoman looking for husband, writes letters with rich American who made fortune in slave trade, she befriends a slave who works in the house, they fall in love, later there is a childbirth scene. Movie made in the early 90s, low-budget look, could be made-for-TV.
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posted by jocelmeow
on Sep 9, 2009 -
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Imminently arriving new baby playlist: I'm looking for songs appropriate for parents dealing with their first child's birth any day now.
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posted by Slarty Bartfast
on Mar 23, 2009 -
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I've been asked to babysit a woman who is 9 months pregnant tonight. What do I do if she goes into labour?
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posted by xanthippe
on Nov 13, 2008 -
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My husband and I are expecting baby #1 in May. While the baby will be born in a hospital, I would like to have an unmedicated birth. My husband is being very supportive about this decision but is concerned about the amount of pain I will be in without medication.
While I realize all births and experiences are different, I would be interested to hear others experiences with natural birth and medicated birth, especially if you've experienced both and which choice were you happier with. Thank you in advance!
posted by Elaisa
on Nov 11, 2008 -
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What are the reasons for and against inducing childbirth in cases of gestational diabetes?
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posted by faustessa
on Jul 24, 2008 -
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[Link is NSFW: graphic childbirth.] What is the maternity staff chanting in
this video? They seem to have a few different songs, one for when the woman is pushing and another for once the baby is born. The notes for the video say that they are in "an Asian country" but I don't know what language they're speaking.
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posted by lemuria
on Jun 22, 2008 -
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I'm looking for quotes or a short poem for my sister, whose expecting her first child in the next several days. Any ideas?
posted by phr4gmonk3y
on May 7, 2008 -
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How do I make a hospital birth not suck? Suddenly midwife-less. Local hospital a horror. Bitter, depressed. What does a doula actually do? Etc, etc.
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posted by kmennie
on May 25, 2007 -
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My wife and I are in the process of adopting a child and I have some questions about insurance and leave from work.
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posted by luriete
on Feb 21, 2007 -
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What is it like to give birth? I'm male, and one of the side affects is that I'll never get pregnant. I'm wondering what it's actually like to give birth to a whole new person.
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posted by twirlypen
on May 19, 2006 -
31 answers
Here's my question - how do women know that they'll be able to DEAL with being pregnant?
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posted by agregoli
on Jun 22, 2005 -
28 answers
What book(s) on babies and the childbirth experience worked for you as a first time parent and why?
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posted by Mrs. Green
on May 27, 2005 -
26 answers
Anyone have any thoughts (experiences) on natural ways to persuade an overdue baby to make it's appearance? (and yes I know that one...!)
posted by brettski
on Apr 15, 2004 -
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