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Nov 20, 2009, Fetal Lie / Presentation

I'm 38wks pregnant and my baby's fetal presentation is oblique. The fetal weight is 3.1 kg. Is it difficult to have a normal labour, and are there any

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Nov 20, 2009, Circumcision/Homebirth

Hi, I have a question about having a homebirth if you're having a little boy and are wanting to circumcise. My husband and I are really looking in

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Nov 20, 2009, Vaccines for Babies

I will be having my first baby in February and would like to know how you feel about child vaccines. Thank you, Janelle Answer: Hi Janelle, I

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Nov 19, 2009, What Happens To The Umbilical Cord After Birth ?

Where does it go? Answer: Hi Chanice, The umbilical cord is what connects the baby to the placenta in the womb. After birth the umbilical cord is

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Nov 19, 2009, Organic Baby Shampoo, Wash and Lotion for Newborns

I am looking for all natural skin care for my to be newborn. I do not want harsh chemicals, fragrance oils, parabens, or preservatives. Yet I do want

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Nov 19, 2009, What Does the Position ROL Mean?

My midwife has told me that my baby's position is ROL. Does this mean my baby is on the right side facing sideways? And is this anterior, posterior,

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Nov 19, 2009, VBAC Safety?

I had my first baby via C-section due to baby's position. Now I am expecting my 2nd baby. This baby's position is normal and I want to have a vaginal

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Nov 18, 2009, Taylor's and Luke's Births

Taylor's and Luke's Births

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Nov 18, 2009, Eliseo's Birth

Eliseo's Birth

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Nov 17, 2009, Baby Hair Care

My dd is 18 month and has a really beautiful curly hair. But it is kind of dry hair and I don't want to use hair conditioner, I'm looking for

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Nov 15, 2009, Insomnia in My Third Trimester

I am now 28 weeks pregnant and have been suffering from some insomnia. It's strange because there are days when I am so tired I have to take a nap

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Nov 14, 2009, What Does a Contraction Feel Like?

Can you tell me what a contraction feels like? Answer: Melissa, You've asked a very good question, and I don't know that I can give you a good

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Nov 14, 2009, Help! My Baby is Breech!

I am seven month pregnant, and my baby's position is head is up. What is the cause of this? Can this affect delivery time and the health of my baby?

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Nov 14, 2009, Preparing for Natural Childbirth

What things do I need to do to prepare before having a natural birth? Answer A lot of the work of natural childbirth is done long before you ever go

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Nov 13, 2009, Nursing and new teeth

Help! My 6 month old has two of her bottom teeth and has taken to biting me. I want to continue nursing her until she is at least a year old, but this

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Nov 13, 2009, Belly Spasms, Feeling No Baby Movement

I've had terrible spasms since my 16th week of pregnancy. Now I'm 28 weeks pregnant and have lightning pain in my vagina. My ribs feel like bursting

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Nov 12, 2009, Baby too big?

I was wondering about delivering a baby naturally at home when the pelvis is not wide enough for a larger baby. I've never been pregnant before but

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Nov 12, 2009, How to Re-Open a Labial Adhesion for a 2 yr. old?

My daughter is 2 yrs. old and about a month ago her vagina closed most of the way shut. She is able to go to the bathroom. That is go pee and poo.

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Nov 12, 2009, Baby Medicines, Diet, and Things to Avoid

Dear Kirsten, I have received valuable suggestions which helped me a lot with my 7 month old son. Whatever you've written about baby development my

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Nov 12, 2009, How Can I Help My 5-Month-Old Sleep?

Hi Kristen! My son Eliseo had been sleeping well at night from the time he was about 2 1/2 months until about 4 months. By well I mean 6-8

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Nov 12, 2009, Waiting Patiently....but Not Conceiving

I've been trying to conceive for almost 5 cycles now and I'm starting to get discouraged. My partner and I are using alternative insemination with

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Nov 11, 2009, Remaining Patient and Weaning: Two Toddler Questions

My son Jordan will be 2 next week. He is a real joy and has always been a real good baby who does not miss a thing around him. He is quiet and

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Nov 11, 2009, Treating Gestational Diabetes

I've recently been diagnosed with gestational diabetes and was sent to a nutritionist. I was taught about the food pyramid and all the foods I

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Nov 10, 2009, We're Not Getting Pregnant

My husband and I having been trying to conceive for a year and a half. Is there anything we can do to increase our probability of getting pregnant?

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Nov 10, 2009, EC'ing is Going Downhill...

I started EC'ing my daughter our first day home, and we caught a pee the first try! EC'ing was going great, catching more and more pees and poops each

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