Labor & Delivery: Infant, The First Years

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Is First Years or Evenflo Breast Pumps Any Good?

When my son and daughter were born premature, the WIC offices where I lived provided a motorized Medella pump supplied from a medical supply store. Obviously this was very good. I know that Medellas are sold in Target but I also seen other brands. Is there an "off" brand ie, Evenflo, First Years, etc. that is comparable but without the price??

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Going into Labor

I am having my first baby. I went to the doctors office about 3 days ago and...

Home Birth

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Where to Birth

My original plan was to birth at home. I've changed my mind for a few reasons, although I still fear birthing in a hospital due to unnecessary intervention and some "rules." The doctor I am going to see next week is at St. Anthony's. I assume that is where she delivers. I feel so uneducated about the hospital situation and birthing. I've really only heard and read negative things. I've also heard negative things about St. Anthony's. I plan on calling tomorrow and seeing if I can get a tour. I am 31 weeks pregnant and the time is getting...

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Birth Control & Teens

I just recently took my 16 year old daughter to my OB/GYN to be put on birth...

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She Is Not a Baby!

So here is the thing, we have a child that we have adopited after being our...

Insurance & Medical Costs

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Advice on Having a Baby W/o Insurance

My husband and I are talking about having another child. There are a couple if issues. Starting over would be difficult, but could be managed. We don't have health insurance like we did the first time. And, I'll be 38 in December. It's kind of a now or never feeling. The first time around we had excellent insurance which translated to excellent care. Can anyone tell me how to do it without insurance? I've read adds from Healthy Start saying "pregnant? we can help" But I kind of feel like that is for the younger low income women who are...

Midwives & Doulas

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Where to Birth

My original plan was to birth at home. I've changed my mind for a few reasons, although I still fear birthing in a hospital due to unnecessary intervention and some "rules." The doctor I am going to see next week is at St. Anthony's. I assume that is where she delivers. I feel so uneducated about the hospital situation and birthing. I've really only heard and read negative things. I've also heard negative things about St. Anthony's. I plan on calling tomorrow and seeing if I can get a tour. I am 31 weeks pregnant and the time is getting...

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Going into Labor

I am having my first baby. I went to the doctors office about 3 days ago and thats when my doctor cheaked me and said i was three centimeters and said I was softening. My doctor told me she expected my baby to be here within a week! I am now eighteen and im almost 38 weeks. Im going crazy waiting for my baby to get here! Every day i expect here to come but i just dont understand why I havnt had contractions or went into labor. Idont really understand what dialating is and why i havnt anymore that i know of besides the three centimeters the...