Tag: birth plan
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Managing pain during unmedicated labor/delivery
So Viv is now over 2 weeks old and I’ve had more time to reflect on our successful unmedicated vbac. Im going to eventually blog on tips for having a successful vagina birth after caesarean, but today I just want to blog from the standpoint of a “normal” labor and delivery. Since I labored at […]
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Why I am skipping the epidural this time
I’ve gotten a lot of questions lately about my birth plan, and why I plan to skip the epidural this time around even though I am planning a VBAC, so I thought I’d write about it here. First of all, I think all momma’s should choose what is best and most comfortable for them when […]
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Why I decided to hire a doula
Welp, I hired a doula. And i’m really excited about it! But I did want to document and share why I decided to hire a doula. First, I guess I should explain what exactly a doula is for those who don’t know. By definition, a doula is a woman who is trained to assist another […]
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Why I changed from my OB to a midwife practice
Last week I did something I’ve been needing to do for months – I broke up with my OB. I’m sad about it for a few reasons. One – I love love love my OB. I came across him by chance (I was going to another gynecologist, she retired, and I was transferred to him). […]
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