I would love to answer any questions you may have?
What is the #1 question you have
- about pregnancy?
- about birth?
- about hypnosis for birth?
- about editing birth videos?
- about life as a doula?
- about being a mom of 3 boys?
Really just ask me a question about anything!
BTW, tomorrow I am starting a series of posts about my Longest Birth Ever.
I know pregnant women have a right to informed consent regarding procedures done in the hospital, and a right to refuse treatment. Can a doctor legally refuse to treat them if the pregnant woman refuses the treatment they are recommending?
For instance, I will be attempting a twin VBAC in the hospital and if I end up with a doctor other than my own that does not feel comfortable doing a VBAC, if I refuse a c-section upon admission, can he/she legally refuse to deliver my baby? (The hospital’s policy does allow for twin VBAC’s…it is a relative contraindication, not an absolute).
Thanks!
What kind of advice would you give to a couple trying to conceive (ttc)?
Also, what would you say to someone who wants to use Hypnobabies but is afraid it won’t work for her?
Thank you!
My question is in regards to Pitocin. I want the truth, preferably from a mom who has experienced both types of labors- induced and spontaneous. With my first son, I was induced at 41 weeks, 4 days (not by choice, but my midwives threatened they wouldn’t be able to deliver me and I would have to have the random on-call OB, what’s a girl to do?). I was on Pitocin for 5 hours before I got the epidural and it was torture. The pain was so intense, I really did think I was dying. The contractions didn’t build up, they seemed to peak instantly and then hold it for 60 seconds before relaxing, but never all the way. I tried everything (walking, massage, birth ball, tub) but everytime I relaxed and got comfortable the contractions would slow down, and they would increase the pitocin. I really, really wanted a natural birth and felt so much guilt over getting the epidural, especially after all the midwives in the practice promised me that pitocin labor is the same as spontaneous labor and they have seen plenty of women do it without the epidural. But other sources I have read promise that it is different. I am pregnant again and would really like a natural birth this time, but I’m worried I won’t be able to handle it and that it will hurt just as bad, even if I am not induced. I really feel like a failure.
What do you think? Is there really a difference between induced labor and spontaneous labor or am I just a huge whimp?
Can you give me tips on how to get rid of this morning sickness?
I am thinking of becoming a doula, so I’d love to know how you make it work with childcare and all. I think I’m also nervous about seeing things I disagree with or that seem like unnecessary interventions happening in a hospital. How do you manage that, too?
I am gathering all the questions and will be posting responses over the next few weeks.
Thanks!
Also, how did you get turned on to EFT?