~Natural Birth Mamas to be Check In~

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The checkin will be on hiatus next week due to theholiday.?

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

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?natural childbirth

1. A method of childbirth in which medical intervention is minimized and the mother often practices relaxation and breathing techniques to control pain and ease delivery.?

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This is a list for all ladies planning an unmedicated,vaginal delivery.? Please post herewith your due date, and whether you plan to deliver at home, in a hospital, orin an birth center to be added to the list.? If there are any special notes you would like added(w/doula, out of country, waterbirth, birth method, etc) then please list thatas well!? I do ask that, if youwant to be added, you plan to come back and join the discussion regularly, aswell as plan to share your birth story with us when the time comes.? You are also MOST welcome to come backafter your birth and give us the benefit of your expirence!? Check in will be on weekday around 11amCST on the Babies on the Brain board.

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(Easjer is taking a hiatus and I am filling in for her.? So, please, bear with me.? If you have any tips or questions ofthe day you would like to see asked, please let me know!? I?d appreciated your input.)

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Congratulations to all the October Mamas!

Good luck to our November Mamas!

Welcome to all our new checkin Mamas!

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November 2008

2 ? Lily225 ? OB, hospital

5 ? haleyusf ? OB, hospital (McMoyler method)

6 ? GAMomma ? Midwife, hospital

7 ? lelia ? Midwife, hospital

7 ? AlbanyBride33 ? Midwife, hospital

10 ? futuremrsrocco ? Congrats!

11 ? luckyfrgg ? Midwife, hospital (Bradley method)

13 ? Simone2008 ? OB, hospital (Bradley method)

14 ? GirlGenius ? Midwife, birthing center

22 ? MissMissyMae ? OB, hospital (VBAC)

25 ? ebsil1 ? Midwife, birthing center
26 ? roshybride ? OB, hospital

29 ? dawnzer ? OB, hospital

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December 2008

2 ? soontobemrsc. ? Congrats!!!

2 ? Alicia_angell ? Family doctor, hospital (Bradley method)

2 ? 2BeJennP ? Midwife w/doula, hospital (Bradley method)

3 ? MrsHadley ? OB, hospital

3 ? qtqiqi ? OB, hospital

3 ? gatorhap ? Midwife or OB, hospital

8 ? Bountifulbride ? Midwife, hospital

9 ? angelynn8411 ? Midwife, hospital (Bradley method,waterbirth)

10 ? MrsJA ? Ob, hospital (Hypnobabies method)

12 ? lauraandjim ? OB, hospital (Hypnobirthing method)

14 ? Zekeandtiffany ? OB, hospital

15 ? brideofaussie ? OB w/doula, hospital

16 ? eisenberg0814 ? Midwife, birthing center (Bradleymethod)

17 ? Andrewsgal ? OB, hospital (high risk)

17 ? EcoBaby ? Midwife, hospital

19 ? hoochifyd ? OB, hospital

20 ? Piad1 ? OB, hospital (Bradley method)

23 ? pivey ? Midwife w/doula, hospital

24 ? clancis ? Midwife, birthing center

25 ? pillowass ? OB, hospital (waterbirth)

25 ? brookieandphil ? OB, hospital (Bradley method)

26 ? pixiedustie ? OB, hospital

29 ? ncbelle ? OB, hospital

30 ? LittleEgypt ? Midwife, birthing center (Bradley method)

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January 2009

1 ? Cobride3 ? Midwife, hospital (Hypnobabies method)

1 ? kittylove ? OB and Midwife, hospital (Bradley method)

2 ? merr818 ? OB, hospital (Bradley method)

4 ? kittytaylor1 ? OB, hospital

4 ? sweetfroggy ? OB, hospital (Bradley method)

5 ? WriterChick24 ? OB, birthing center

5 ? axehappymom ? Ob, hospital

9 ? tifanico - ?

10 ? jedkzoo ? Midwife, hospital

12 ? pregolili ? OB, hospital childbirth center (Bradleymethod)

19 ? HollyLuv ? Midwife, homebirth

20 ? jay.otter ? OB, hospital (waterbirth)

22 ? prissybride ? OB, birthing center (Hypno labor/Bradley)

26 ? ShariJenn ? OB, hospital

29 ? aldyn ? OB, hospital

29 ? trdpmosgrl ? OB, hospital

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February 2009

2 ? arrmatey ? Midwife, birthing center

3 ? alexia3 ? OB w/doula, hospital (Hypnobirthing)

12 ? Randolph.67 ? OB, hospital

17 ? 17jasa ? Midwife, birthing center

17 ? jerimbato ? Midwife, homebirth (water birth)

24 ? Kals ? OB w/doula, hospital

24 ? Sorcha16 ? OB, hospital

25 ? nursekatie47 ? Midwife w/doula

25 ? rachboj2 ? Midwife, homebirth (water birth)

27 ? MOHNikki ? OB w/doula, hospital

March 2009

? ? MrsNorman228 ? hospital (water birth)

1 ? smcg0011 ? OB, hospital

2 ? Baby4OT ? Midwife, hospital (Bradley method)

5 ? gr8bigsmile ? OB, hospital (VBAC)

6 ? DomerJenC ? Midwife, homebirth (waterbirth, Bradleymethod)

11 ? mrsbliven ? OB, hospital (Hypnobirthing method)

11 ? amyleigh06 ? Midwife, birthing center (Hypnobabiesmethod)

12 ? Deegirl322 ? OB, hospital (Bradley method)

15 ? Katediggs ? Midwife, homebirth (water birth)

27 ? MommyMimi27 ? OB w/doula, hospital

29 ? Lisa2321 ? Midwife, hospital (waterbirth, Hypnobabiesmethod)

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April 2009

1 ? wilberta2006 ? Midwife, birthing center (waterbirth,Bradley method)

4 ? JillBean78 ? Midwife /doula, hospital

6 ? gnatty_girl ? Midwife, homebirth

8 ? lindseyMc ? Midwife, birthing center (waterbirth)

9 ? honeybee ? Midwife, hospital

10 ? LovesGreenBay ? OB, hospital

10 ? TheMRS0127 ? Midwife, hospital

12 ? Sxiz ? OB, hospital

12 ? rouge411 ? OB, hospital

21 ? eml569 ? OB, hospital

22 ? marimoe3 ? Midwife, hospital (Hypnbirthing method)

23 ? shannynhall ? OB, hospital

23 ? hawindrem ? Midwife, birthing center (Bradley method)

24 ? AjplusKev ? Midwife, hospital

27 ? Dorr_Evil_Twin ? Midwife, homebirth (waterbirth)

30 ? bitsy_b ? Midwife, hospital

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May 2009

1 ? BaBayB ? OB, hospital

1 ? Lisa&Eddie ? OB, hospital

5 ? smismar ? OB, hospital

5 ? ericalea511 ? OB, hospital

7 ? MmeA2006 ? OB, hospital

11 ? rayshoney ? OB, hospital

12 ? armandos_girl ? OB, hospital

12 ? mamasunflwr ? Midwife, homebirth (waterbirth, Bradleymethod)

18 ? angelina477 ? Midwife, hospital

19 ? laurarams ? OB, hospital

19 ? Shannonfitz83 ? Midwife (waterbirth, Bradley method)

27 ? CarrieLMB ? Midwife, hospital (waterbirth,Hypnobirthing method)

31 ? Smaddox47 - ?

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June 2009

? ? lovebook ? Midwife (waterbirth)

? ? blf722 ? Midwife or OB.doula (waterbirth, Hynobabiesmethod)

2 ? marcandjen ? Midwife, hospital

5 ?YachtRacer1977 ? Homefirst w/doula (her mom!), homebirth(Lotus)

6 ? MrsThomas2Be ? OB, hospital

7 ? HeatherB721 ? OB, hospital

7 ? loveinghim4ever ? OB, hospital

9 ? DaisyAdair ? OB w/doula, hospital

12 ? Moiselle - ?

12 ? Tamara31 ? Midwife

13 ? hula_lula ? OB, hospital

13 ? MKE6115 ? OB, hospital (VBAC)

14 ? Pinikki ? Midwife w/doula, hospital (waterbirth,Hypnobirthing)

16 ? liz37 ? Midwife, hospital (waterbirth, Bradley method)

16 ? Jason?swife ? Midwife, birthing center (waterbirth)

17 ? CalebsGirl4Life ? Midwife, birthing center (waterbirth)

21 ? shainababygirl - ?

22 ? hawindrem ? Midwife, birthing center (Bradley method)

23 ? MoxieCrimefighter ? Midwife w/doula, homebirth

23 - $Shoegirl$ - OB w/RMT (her sis!), hospital

26 ? ellybell ? OB w/doula (her sis!), hospital (Bradleymethod)

28 ? cjsummer08 ? OB, hospital

29 ? hockeytowngirl ? Midwife, hospital (waterbirth)

30 ? ahjen - ?

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July 2009

1 ? Cheysallys ? Midwife, hospital

2 ? HisAngell (formerly ederen) ? Midwife, birthing center

23 ? jinnymb ? OB, hospital

27 ? nlvaden ? OB, hospital

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TTC

Hyfagal

Mrs.Rod

Krystin1119 ? OB, hospital

Emilie116 ? Midwife, birthing center

Ms.Figgie

Texas77 ? is a CPM

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Natural Birth Mamas

2.red.heads

Hippy

Scherza

Celyn

ECUGirl2004

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Tip of the week:

From Lamaze International

10 ways to achieve a natural birth

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1. Choose a place that supports normal birth, a please where you?ll be comfortable.? This may be at home, in a birth center, or at a hospital.
2. Choose a healthcare provider who supports the practices that promote normal birth.? Many women have found that the care provided by midwives includes more labor support and less intervention.
3. Don?t request or agree to induction of laor unless there?s a medical indication for doing so.? Allowing your body to go into labor on its own is usually the best sign that your baby is ready to be born.? Allow your labor to find its own pace and rhythm.? Don?t focus on the clock and don?t use Pitocin to speed up your labor without first having a medical indication for doing so.
4. Plan to move around freely during labor.? You?ll be more comfortable, your labor will progress quickly and your baby will move through the birth canal easily if you stay upright and respond to the pain of your labor by changing positions.? Try rocking, straddling a chair, lunging, walking and slow dancing.
5. Who will be providing support during labor and birth?? Consider hiring a doula or other professional labor support person to give you, your partner and any other support person who?s with you continuous emotional and physical support.
6. Ask that your baby?s heartbeat be monitored intermittently instead of all the time so that belts, cords or wires do not tie you to a machine or specfic place.
7. Eat and drink as your body tells you.? Drinking plenty of fluids during labor will give you energy and keep you from getting dehydrated.
8. Use nonpharmacologic pain management strategies.? For many women, warm baths and showers give powerful pain relief.? Practice using birth balls, massage, hot and cold packs, aromatherapy, focused breathing and other comfort measures learned in Lamaza childbirth classes.
9. Don?t give birth on your back!? Upright positions (sitting, squatting or standing) and on all fours or your side are more comfortable, increase the effectiveness of your contractions and enable you to work with gravity.? Push when your body tells you to, and ask that support persons give only quiet encouragement.? ?Cheerleading? or counting is not recommended.? Simply work with your body?s own cues and rhythm.
10. Keep your baby with you after birth.? Skin to skin contact keeps your baby warm and helps to regulate your baby?s heartbeat and breathing.? Staying in the same room helps you to get to know each other, and it lets you respond to early feeding cues and get breastfeeding off to a good start.

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QOTD:

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In what ways do you plan to bond with your baby, eitherwhile pregnant or after delivery?

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This past week?s links:

Monday ? https://tinyurl.com/6jehpq

Tuesday - https://tinyurl.com/5qbxq7

Wednesday- https://tinyurl.com/684usv

Thursday- https://tinyurl.com/5dd5rc

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amyyellowstone

Please add me, March 17th, midwife, birthcenter, waterbirth.

 

After giving birth, they will not interupt the bonding in the first few hours when the baby is most alert.  Any measurements, ect needed will be put off until the baby is ready for sleep/rest. 

DaisyAdair

One of the things I love about my hospital is they do all their stuff with the baby on you.  I found it a little funny when the nurse tore my gown off me right as she came out - they want skin to skin contact right away.  Then, they did all the stuff while she was on me - Apgars, checking her heart and breathing, got her footprints, etc.  After about half an hour, I wanted to shower, so they did the measurements and stuff then and she was all cleaned and wrapped up as I came out of the bathroom all cleaned up.

Then, I held her while I ate pizza.  Well....with my 2nd, I had a grilled cheese and fries.  :-)

emilie1116

While pregnant, I will talk to baby. I don't know how much more bonding you can do at that point.

At delivery I will not allow them to take my baby away from me unless it is medically necessary. I will have skin to skin contact, nurse, and interact with baby for an hour (at least) after birth. Then, the midwife can do any weighing and measuring she needs to do.