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Feeling guilty abotu wanting a better experience the second time round ()
acuppressure points? ()
Tell me why I want to cry for no reason! ()
Why does size matter? ()
RLT, effective or not? ()
Laboring in the cold - what to wear? ()
how many c- sections ??? ()
Just wanted to share some really good experiences... ()
Does this seem right?? ()
pain relief ()
How would you describe the feeling of a contraction? ()
Intervention: What thought disturbs you more. ()
3/5? ()
Is this things starting??? ()
Post-birth 'stretching'? ()
When will my stitches stop hurting? ()
EWCM?? ()
3rd pregnancy, should I expect a quick labour? ()
Are tehre any exercises I can do that will bring on labour? ()
What volume when waters "trickle"? ()
after a PPH ()
Will it just happen all of a sudden? ()
Birth Plan... ()
How do you know when baby has "dropped"? ()
should i just go and plan a c section? ()
Friend in labour with prem bub how can I help? ()
Me again .... new midwife thinks I am having a baby elephant.... ()
I'm scared. ()
Why do things stop? ()
Tears ()
what causes tearing? ()
A show? TMI sorry ()
what shape is your pelvis? ()
Interesting night.... any thoughts ()
My crazy labour urge... ()
Waters breaking? ()
Do u think pets know??? ()
Anyone else about to attempt a VBAC? ()
Feels like it's never going to happen ()
Confused about my due date.... ()
what starts labour. ()
Group B strep ()
Cervix that won't open? ()
Group B strep and antibiotics in labour ()
contractions... ()
Can that much blood really be a 'just a show'?? ()
Induction via Pineapple ()
Almost 40 weeks pg and no signs of impending labour... ()
For those that went OVERDUE with their FIRST baby..... ()
Did you feel bubs stop moving before labour started? ()
Recommendation for Active Birth Classes in Brisbane ()
Avoiding the dreaded H word... ()
Pain relief in Labour ()
Pre-labour? ()
What did you wear to labour/birth in? ()
A little bit nervous ()
Messy Business ()
A question for mums who have had many ()
Anterior Placenta ()
when to go to hospital ()
Where were you when you went into labour? ()
Early, late, on time? ()
Is it normal to 'pass out' between contractions? ()
Calming / Birth CD's ()
How do you determine length of labour? ()
Did I have a Homebirth or Freebirth ()
Need Cairns Mothers wanting to change our Maternity System ()
Question about the labour after a FAST labour ()
Induced labour VS natural labour - experiences? ()
Episiotomy Question ()
Start and end of contractions..... ()
Any advice or help?? ()
do you need a prescription to get .... ()
Does anything...and I mean anything at all hurt more than child birth? ()
Welcome to Labor & Birth Book Reviews and Recommendations ()
Calmbirth/Hypnobirth and TENS Machine? ()
Labour and SVT? ()
pink kit/books -retaining info ()
Hypnobirthing Birth stories please ()
Drinks for Labour ()
Full moons and Labour ()
Labour close if baby engaged? ()
Premature Birth - is it genetic??? ()
Does everybody's baby go quiet before labour? Or not necessarily? ()
Wiki homebirth article- very negative ()
Royal Women's Adelaide - Homebirth Starting in February!!!! ()
Is sex ok after losing your plug??? TMI.... ()
oral vit k ()
Hep B And Vit K injections at birth ()
Importance of newborn heel pr*ck test and is it ever refused? ()
Being induced Thursday ()
TENS machine ()
Need To Hear Some Positive 'Big Baby' Birth Stories... ()
Stalled labour or just pre-labour? ()
Will my 2nd one be quicker? ()
Important (to me) GBS Question ()
2nd labours 'easier'? ()
Frances Perry - Recent Birthing Experiences? ()
Mild vaginal prolapse and birthing question ()
Any comments on VB vs CS for breech baby? ()
Checking how far dilated you are? Alan? ()
Recommendations please? ()
Could I be in early labour? ()
Pre labour symptoms? Can labour really just happen? ()
Just need a little vent... ()
Exciting news! RWH MGP gets go ahead for homebirth service!!!! ()
Stressing about visitors after birth already! ()
Stressing about visitors after birth already! ()
Caling all Gold Coast mums - where did you birth??? ()
Arrival of Boys ()
Siblings at birth ()
my bump is going crazy ()
labour and pelvic pain ()
Acupuncture/Needle Phobe/4kg ++ baby - HELP!!! ()
cannula - why arm over hand ()
Braxton Hicks/Real Contractions.... ()
Birth Plan ()
Would you let your DH "catch" the baby? ()
I chickened out of my Induction This Morning - hope I did the right thing? ()
Did you use music during labour? ()
still look 4 mths pregnant 5 weeks after birth ()
What present to buy - caesarean ()
Sleeping with your baby whilst still in hospital? ()
Letting the system know what we want. ()
is it true that obese women "should" have epis? ()
Can u recommend an osteopath or similar to loosen me up before labour? ()
I am so surprised by my midwife's attitude! ()
For how long can you be 3cm dilated? ()
epidural side effects? ()
Birth & feeding 50 years ago ()
Why??? ()
This may seem like a stupid question... ()
2nd Baby after Episiotomy? ()
The AMA's submission to the Maternity Services Review ()
Did you use perineum massage or not and what happened when delivering? ()
labour time is genetic?? ()
Does the baby move more just prior to labour? ()
Choosing a hospital far from home/Private Health Cover - pls help! ()
first bath/shower ()
Advice on choosing a midwife ()
Could this be the start of Labor? ()
Gartners Cyst / Inclusion Cyst during Labour? ()
TENS ()
Did your first bubs arrive on EDD? ()
I think things are happening..... ()
Things you took to hospital.... ()
Birth books for children ()
interesting weight question.... ()
Compare your 1st to 2nd Labour/Birth ()
Pre-labour? How long can it last for? ()
not able to urinate during labour ()
Is that my cervix - Wanrning TMI ()
how did you feel the day you went into labour ()
Foetal Monitoring During Labour. ()
Weird question, but what if you want to stall labour? ()
Did anyones regular contractions just stop? ()
REALLY dumb question about contractions.... ()
Acupuncture etc to prevent preterm labour? ()
Come on women and men of Australia - we REALLY need you right now... ()
Isn't it funny.... (i.e. so wrong...) ()
Was it just me? . . ()
Best way to do nipple stimulation.... ()
2 days of pre labour. can't sleep. help? ()
what imaginary did you find the most useful? ()
New study antibiotics in preterm labour ()
Vaginal twin birth and no epidural - possible? ()
I'm i just dreaming? ()
why??!! ()
Chilled, relaxing, empowering, lovings songs for labour.... ()
Unassisted silent birth- video AMAZING!!! ()
Plug? Is it or isn't it!...TMI warning! ()
Waterbirth - posterior baby born in the sac. You MUST watch this! ()
Dull back ache..... ()
Birth centers ()
what aromatherapy did you use during labour? ()
Fear: how to keep a lid on it??? ()
Vaginal delivery or elective cesarean? ()
How long from 4-10cm? ()
Is this normal? ()
A birth film for men.... ()
Canada What the?! Homebirths illegal? ()
Women Deprived of Choice: Article ()
Questions regarding retained placenta and subsequent births ()
National Caesar(ean) Day Today - Call In ()
Really quick induced labour ()
After birth bleeding ()
Epidural stories please? ()
Using a spa for early pain relief ()
What happens if Little Girl comes fast... and at home!!! ()
Epi-NO for Perineum training - Anyone used it? ()
Women's Hospital Dangerously Overloaded ()
Experiences/opinions on TENS machine please ()
What's the strongest pain medication that can be taken at home once in labour? ()
A little bit of info and encouragement made a big difference! ()
Dr. Phil just lost all credibility for me.... ()
Question regarding manual cervix dialation ()
C-Section and Spinal ()
Are birth plans a waste of time? ()
Blissful waterbirth! ()
Do you think there is a link or its just DNA? ()
SPD (Pelvic Instability) and Birthing Choices - Your Stories Wanted ()
Would you give birth in a midwifery led unit? ()
natural induction/encouragement? ()
do anterior placentas=posterior babies? ()
Natural & Waterbirth Course - Adelaide Sept 2008 ()
Want to see something amazing? Birthing a footling breech ()
Did your partner say/do anything annoying during labour? ()
Making the labour room more home-like.... ()
Just out of interest... ()
US Docs Say To Women: Ignore Ricki's Birth ()
Suddenly achy V 12 days postpartum ()
Waters breaking early ()
St George private kogarah ()
Length of labour from first contraction or first REAL contraction?? ()
Is it possible? ()
Success w/ turning breech bub @ 37wks? ()
I just lost my MUCOUS PLUG!!!!! (SP?) ()
Since we're talking about rumours - anyone know about the BMid...? ()
What would you do? love some opnions ()
Dilation- why 10cms? ()
Does "cervix opened" mean the same as "dialated"? ()
TMI Q (sorry in advance!!) ()
I think I am in labour ()
Whats the average babies head size at birth? ()
a little confused ()
Very overdue = short labour? ()
Head "engaged" question... ()
Is your pelvic floor in good shape? ()
When can I run again? ()
Placenta testing. ()
Birth After Caesarean Info Sessions (S.A.) ()
Anyone read Hypnobirthing -The Mongan Method.... ()
How long do you/would you wait before calling mw? ()
Qu for the c/s mummies!! ()
Is this prelabour or am I jsut sick?? ()
Who is responsible for labour ()
Cervix Pain/Pressure ()
Recommendations for Calm/Hypnobirth classes in Melbourne.... ()
Shoulder dystocia 1st time ~ what to do this time? ()
children during labour/at birth ()
DH's Aunt is a MW at same hospital as my OB ()
If you were late once, will you be late again? ()
Head is engaged and unmoveable... does that mean labour could be soon? ()
It's just bizarre (or maybe not)... ()
BOLD - Birth On Labour Day... ()
"How to Prevent the Preventable Caesarean" - Workshop with Henci Goer (VIC) ()
Change of behaviour before labour? ()
People present at the birth and afterawrds ()
How do you work through birth/labour fears??... ()
Placenta & coke ()
persistent op at birth ()
What happens physically? ()
Cervix question.. someone!! ()
Cervix ()
My Ideal Birth Scenario ()
Shoe Size And Baby Weight ()
show.... ()
5th Labours, help!!!!!! ()
Just for Fun ()
Was it easier or harder 2nd time around? ()
Not sure but i think im in labour ()
Prevent Caesarean Surgery - YouTube ()
Food for "thought" ()
How long did your lochia last? ()
Eating and drinking in labour..... ()
Persuasive & encouraging words needed for my bestie .... ()
FINALLY something happening!!!!! ()
Alan, or someone... ()
Contractions 10 minutes apart, when will they get closer?? ()
Orgasmic Birth: Documentary Trailer on YouTube ()
VBAC after 2 Emergency C's??? ()
Labour and period pain, are they similar ()
water breaking after established labour has begun ()
The urge to push - before you're ready? ()
When is being breech a concern? ()
Stopping Fear-Tension-Pain in late pregnancy ()
Hard pregnancy easy labour easy pregnnacy hard labour ()
I planted my placenta today ..... ()
IV antibiotics during Labour question ()
How did you tell your partner "I think I'm in labour" ()
Helping baby turn around ()
Induction ()
After Birth Pains.... ()
C/S, Episiotomy, Induction etc - What are your odds? ()
early stages of labour ( pre labour) ()
Does baby keep kicking during labour? ()
birth video,just awesome!! ()
Sooo friggin cranky!! ()
Questions, questions! For 2nd time birth ()
what were u doing b4 u went into labour? ()
Thrush passing onto bub during labour ()
Hypothetical - Do you think I would have gone into labour naturally? ()
Evidence that older birthers need more intervention? ()
Has anyone done this yet? ()
The most wonderful day of my life ()
Maternity pads... your advice please! ()
Sister in law admitted to day ward ()
The mechanics of a Caesar - this had me clutching my previously sectioned tummy!!! ()
Another show question ()
Birth Preferences... advice, comments, have I missed something? ()
At the mercy of who you get... ()
Quick question about waters breaking ()
Birth Bouncer - new career for Lulu?!! ()
Getting impatient ()
Support people and waiting outside the birth suite... is this normal? ()
meconium in waters - is it always dangerous? ()
What happens in the days after a vaginal birth? ()
tummy dropping=labour impending? ()
Fantastic first birth - Horrible second??? ()
c/s- the AFTER effects that you never knew ()
Scarred for life: Caesareans heading to dangerous level ()
Please help me- i hope its not prelabour ()
Breathing baby out ()
Un-equal balance of power between the mother and careproviders affects birth hormones ()
Full Moon and Labour ()
Eating your PLACENTA???? ()
Pushing for First Time Mothers ()
"Why men should NEVER be at the birth of their child" ()
delivery positions for an active birth ()
Article: Breaking Water Does Not Speed Delivery ()
Preparing toddler for new sibling ()
Do they just *know* ()
Trouble emptying bladder during labour ()
stupid question I am sure LOL ()
Internalising during labour.... ()
Good book for partners on labour, birth and support skills? ()
Act NOW for homebirth in Australia ()
Early Labour.... ()
Trainee midwife ()
Placenta ()
Death twice as likely by caesarean ()
GC hospy... do i HAVE to vbac? ()
2 year old at birth ()
Apgars ()
Could a Spinal anaesthetic work better for me? ()
C Section... Private or Public? ()
Massage oil for labour ()
Calling all Midwives!!! Please help!! ()
support people ()
where is the birth announcement thread ()
Birth: DH doesn't want to attend ()
1st stage of labour.. ()
Pink Kit Question... Kate's Cat ()
How much RLT can you drink???? ()
Great birth blog/website I heard about.... ()
Concerns about labour ()
Birth Montage Collection ()
Braxton Hicks Contractions? ()
Help- maybe Alan ()
is this a crazy idea... or do you think i could try it?? ()