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C-Section Deliveries and Hardships

I cant stand when people say C-section births are easier than vaginal births. Even before I had a baby, I knew a C-section was major surgery that shouldn't be taken lightly. Up until the day before I gave birth, I was a…
Inside A C-Section... Thanks To Twitter

In this day and age, social media is almost unavoidable. We want to connect with others and many of us want to share the events of our lives with friends and family. We turn to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and others to…
I Was Watching The Walking Dead...

My husband loves the AMC show The Walking Dead. If you aren't familiar with it, it's a bloody, gory zombie series. Definitely rated M. I watched the first season with him (I admit, some of it is too much for me, call m…
She's Here! Introducing Hannah!

My baby girl Hannah Elizabeth was born via c-section on June 30th: one week before her scheduled arrival, two weeks before her due date. She was 7 lbs 15oz and 20.5 inches long. She was originally scheduled to come Ju…
Family Awarded $55 Million In Medical Malpractice Suit

A Maryland family have been awarded $55 million after their newborn son was left with severe brain damage following an emergency c-section. After complications arose during their home birth, the family rushed to Johns H…
VBAC - Controlled Risk or Unnecessary Danger?

When I was 10 days "overdue" with my first child, I agreed to my Ob's suggestion that we should induce. When I was induced, they started me on pitocin and simultaneously broke my water (which didn't hurt). I got "stuck"…
Luke's Birth Story: An Unexpected, Yet Positive C Section Experience

Hi Momaroos! This is Eugenia from the Xanga Team. Mandi asked me to share my birth story with Momaroo. After several years of reading your wonderfully sweet and touching birth stories, I'm so honored to have a chance t…
Moms Will Do Anything: Mom Spends 10 Weeks Lying Upside Down To Avoid A Miscarriage

Could you imagine spending 10 weeks, day and night, in that position? Only being allowed to get up to to the bathroom? Having to eat in that position?! One mom did it, and now has a healthy and thriving little girl! Da…
Oregon Bans Elective Inductions and C-Sections

Effective September 1, any non-medically necessary inductions and c-sections before 39 weeks are banned. There are circumstances in which a medically necessary induction or c-section are warranted, but mothers who want…
Birth Story: My Water Broke In The Car & All I Got Was a Soaked Front Seat and a Baby

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 began like any other day. I woke up and struggled to maneuver my huge belly out of bed so I could rush to the bathroom. For some reason, I’m not a “wake up in the middle of the n…