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OB's that are "Natural Birth" friendly
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Hi Ladies,My husband and I are currently trying to conceive our first child. After watching "The Business of Being Born" and the new dvds that came out. I am really wanting to have a natural…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by MandyJay Oct 16, 2012.

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MandyJay replied to Caitlyn Devine's discussion OB's that are "Natural Birth" friendly
"I would agree that if you have a child with the vast majority of OBs in our area and the child is born at LRMC, there is a strong likelihood of you being required to advocate strongly for yourself while in the middle of heavy labor if you wish to…"
Oct 16, 2012
PJF replied to Caitlyn Devine's discussion OB's that are "Natural Birth" friendly
"My son is 7 months old and I gave birth at LRMC.  While I was not strongly opposed to medication or some intervention when medically necessary, I wanted as natural a birth as the hospital scene could provide.  I opted for hospital for two…"
Oct 16, 2012
Caitlyn Devine replied to Caitlyn Devine's discussion OB's that are "Natural Birth" friendly
"Hi Everyone, I just want to say thank you for all the responses and everyone can keep them coming.  To Jenny 22- I wish you all the best and thank you so much for sharing your story with me!  I love everyones opinion. My biggest fear, of…"
Oct 15, 2012
Jenny replied to Caitlyn Devine's discussion OB's that are "Natural Birth" friendly
"I've been following this post since you posted the question and was hesitant to add a response but I would like to add something as an alternate view point.  I would like to start by saying that I am certainly an advocate of holistic and…"
Oct 15, 2012
18watt_fan replied to Caitlyn Devine's discussion OB's that are "Natural Birth" friendly
".   We had our second son at Labor of Love after the nurses at Lakeland Regional harassed us about vaccines (Hep B and vitamin k) for three straight days wwhen our first son was born there.  They even called DCF into the room without even…"
Oct 14, 2012
Jules Bohanon replied to Caitlyn Devine's discussion OB's that are "Natural Birth" friendly
"I went to Labor of Love for both my deliveries, and had an overall great experience. No drugs and I lived to tell about it, and did it a second time! I was home 5 hours after my babies were born, it was great. No wires, no stirrups. I went to Watson…"
Oct 14, 2012
Tag Taggerson replied to Caitlyn Devine's discussion OB's that are "Natural Birth" friendly
"We, too, wanted a completely natural birth and went to a large ob/gyn clinic with a doctor who supported every aspect of our birthing plan.  Touring the hospital, we were dismayed that the birthing tub that was discussed on their web site had…"
Oct 12, 2012
Angela Patrick replied to Caitlyn Devine's discussion OB's that are "Natural Birth" friendly
"Hi There, First off I want to say Congratulations a child will bring much JOY in your lives! I am a mother of 5 I had my first 3 in the hospital my 4th at home and my last in a birthing center. From my experience The home birth and…"
Oct 11, 2012
Jennifer Sabin replied to Caitlyn Devine's discussion OB's that are "Natural Birth" friendly
"I have 1 hospital birth, 1 birth center birth, and number 3 will hopefully a home birth (I'm due in about 1 month). With each birth I have gained more confidence in my body and do wish that I had skipped the hospital birth and at least gone…"
Oct 11, 2012
MandyJay replied to Caitlyn Devine's discussion OB's that are "Natural Birth" friendly
"I cannot repeat what Carla said enough.  Do your research, meet with some local practitioners, and make your best decision from there.  My OB experience is nearly a decade old and isn't applicable in your case, but I will say that in…"
Oct 11, 2012
carla parry replied to Caitlyn Devine's discussion OB's that are "Natural Birth" friendly
"It's wonderful you are thinking about this now. I would suggest that you meet with local midwives and ob doctors now, before you conceive. It is also important to have preconception health counseling. Starting with your current GYN doctor is a…"
Oct 11, 2012
Lydia Town replied to Caitlyn Devine's discussion OB's that are "Natural Birth" friendly
"Have you considered home birth?  LakelandMidwiferyCare.com is amazing.  They have been so good to me and we are having our home birth with them soon. You will not be able to have the natural and free kind of birthing…"
Oct 11, 2012
Tracy Fritchman replied to Caitlyn Devine's discussion OB's that are "Natural Birth" friendly
"I wanted natural childbirth with my daughter. She is almost 6 now. I go to dr Puretz at LKLD Ob. He never discouraged me from making this decision. In the end I was unable to go that route because of preacclampsia. My blood pressure got VERY high…"
Oct 10, 2012
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OB's that are "Natural Birth" friendly

Hi Ladies,My husband and I are currently trying to conceive our first child. After watching "The Business of Being Born" and the new dvds that came out. I am really wanting to have a natural childbirth. I was curious as to experiences with the OB's you've had that are...and are not Natural Birth friendly.Thanks ladies!CaitlynSee More
Oct 10, 2012
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