Complicated Labor: Epi

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

R.S. asks from Boston

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 wan...

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Labor AGAIN??

N.H. asks from Omaha

This may sound absolutely crazy...or not...But I am scared to death of giving birth again. My first preg. was kinda rough and didn't enjoy being a member of preggy la...

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How Did Your Labor Start?

E.D. asks from Seattle

TOTALLY out of curiosity: How did your labor start? For example, did you begin to dilate and then X amount of time later go into labor? Did your water break befo...

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Episiotomy?

J.T. asks from Phoenix

I am trying to make a birth plan and I don't know what to think of getting an episiotomy..... Did you get one? Are they a good idea? Am I going to rip and if so is it...

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Inducing Labor

M.M. asks from Dallas

I'm now in my last trimester of pregnancy and about to take off for maternity leave at the end of the month. I've heard that doctor's will induce labor early if you a...

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Episiotomy Information

S.C. asks from Chicago

Looking for the pros and cons of having a episiotomy Do most Dr's still do this?

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Questions About Labor and Breastfeeding

B.V. asks from Kansas City

Hi Moms, We are thinking about having another baby. Actually my first pregnancy and delivery because we adopted our only child who is now 2 1/2 when she was just de...

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Pain Meds. for Labor- What Did You Like?

S.D. asks from Fort Collins

Hi Moms, I would love a buncha information from you all on what everyone used to relieve the pain of labor (other then an epidural). I am hoping to do a totally...

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And You Thought YOUR Labor Was Long...

R.D. asks from Richmond

One of my girlfriends has been in labor ALL DAY and it's killing me that this baby isn't here yet!! I swear, other people's labors feel longer, and my first was LONG!...

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Tell Me About LABOR PAIN :)

S.B. asks from Washington DC

My first was a planned c-section so I've never had a contraction other than the braxton hicks. With this baby there is a slight chance I may get to have him v**inall...