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Midwife or Ob/Gyn?

Two of my babies were born in Africa, and they were delivered by a midwife. She had her midwifery training in the U.S. (Kentucky, I believe). She was also an R.N. and delivered more than 300 babies each year, so she had…
6 Months Pregnant and the Business of Being Born

I always seem to have the best days when my morning starts with a prenatal appointment! We had a good check-up this morning. I've gained 10lbs throughout the pregnancy so far, and while this midwife (not my regular one)…
First Visit With RE

We had our first visit with the Reproductive Endocrinologist. I really liked him, at least a whole lot more than I like my OB/GYN. He took my concerns seriously, especially about my menstrual pain. He didn't just tell…
Any Idea What This Maternity Product Is?

Any ideas? Pregnant women would use this, some once every four weeks, some once every two weeks as delivery gets closer. What could it be? What crazy contraption is this?
Fat

I had my 29 week OB appointment this week. I guess at the appointment I was technically 28 weeks 5 days, but close enough. Everything looked good. My blood pressure was normal, the baby's heartbeat sounded great at 154…
What is the Proper Etiquette During Ultrasounds?

I have a terrible bedside manner. And I am an OB patient. During my last ultrasound, I laid there motionless as my doctor pointed out the heartbeat, the cerebral cavity, and the wiggling hands and feet. She paused aft…
Pregnancy Advice: Do I Need Vitamin D Supplements?

Baby B and I had our 24-week appointment yesterday and saw someone other than our OB/GYN because he was on vacation. The NP we saw suggested I start taking Vitamin D supplements along with the prenatal, calcium/D, and fi…
I'm NOT a Fan of Pregnancy

Before I had my first child, I heard so many friends (and others) carry on about how beautiful pregnancy was/is. They would talk about "that glow" that all pregnant women get, how healthy their nails and hair were and…
Two Pink Lines Never Looked So Good!

Last Wednesday I got what I've been wanting for 5 months -a positive pregnancy test! I'm due on August 8th (my wedding anniversary, ) so far. It feels sooo good to finally have one of those come back positive after so m…
Miscarriages are THAT Common?!

There are many things that we are not prepared for in life - things about which nobody tells you before they hit you in the face. Everyone wants to sugar coat major life events, which only adds to our surprise and disa…