Pregnancy: Epi

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Is It Common to Be Induced and Go Without a Epi?

I really wanted to go all natural. My due date was the 26th and iam scheduled to be induced this monday. I'm wondering if I should pass or take epi or tell them I want to wait until she's ready to come and skip being induced?

Bringing Baby Home

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Is It Common to Be Induced and Go Without a Epi?

I really wanted to go all natural. My due date was the 26th and iam scheduled to be induced this monday. I'm wondering if I should pass or take epi or tell them I want to wait until she's ready to come and skip being induced?

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Good Birth Stories

Good afternoon Ladies, I'm looking for other mothers who have had great...

In the Womb

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38 Weeks Pregnant Now and Baby Weighs 8 Lbs 14 Oz!!

Ok. Someone please say something encouraging. I am 38 weeks pregnant and had an ultrasound today. My son now weighs 8 lbs 14 oz. I am having my scheduled csection on Jan 26th but I can't make it!! I hurt all over, even my fingers. All fluids look good but I am still miserable!! Someone tell me something good!

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Who's Had a Big Baby?

Okay, it has been established that my baby will be at least 8 pounds, maybe...

Labor & Delivery

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How to Deal with Labor and Delivery

I am do very soon and i was hoping to get some advice on what to expect and or ways to deal with labor and delivery. I'm afraid that i will be in the middle of pushing and not be able to make it because the pain is so great. i plan on getting an epidural (sp)so i know that will help some. thanks

Life & Relationships

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Peanut and Peanut Butter During Pregnancy

Is it okay to eat peanut and peanut butter during pregnancy ? How about other nuts? I know nut is allergenic food and kids should not eat it until they are older but is it okay for pregnancy women to eat them?

Pregnancy Complications

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Is It Common to Be Induced and Go Without a Epi?

I really wanted to go all natural. My due date was the 26th and iam scheduled to be induced this monday. I'm wondering if I should pass or take epi or tell them I want to wait until she's ready to come and skip being induced?

Pregnancy Tests

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4 Weeks Pregnant and Doubting

Hi mamas, My husband and I are trying for our second baby and two days ago (3 days before my missed period) I took a home pregnancy test and it showed that I am pregnant! I have been having slight symptoms (increased appetite, bloating) including some cramping. We really want to tell our family at Thanksgiving, but the cramping has me a little worried. Also, today I hardly had any symptoms and in fact had some discharge (and noises!!) from down below... I am in the market for a midwife so made an appointment for tomorrow, but am...

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C- Section Terror

I just found out that my baby is breech, and i'm having a c-section next...