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Birth Plans

Tue, 2006-08-08 09:56 -- Chicamocha

From about.com

What is that?
Birth plans are ideas and expectations that you have about the birth of your baby. They are used to help people, who come into contact with you during your labor and birth, know a bit more about you, how you have prepared for this baby, and what you want from the birth.
A lot of people misunderstand and assume that you are writing orders for people to follow. Ah, if only labor would allow us to do this.

Most people have preferences for how things are to be done during the labor and birth. A birth plan might address some of the following issues:

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Doulas for Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum

Sat, 2005-03-26 22:24 -- bellywoman

This is long, sorry!

Some information on birth doulas taken from: http://alace.org/article.html:

Quote:
For thousands of years, women met the unique challenges of childbirth with the continuous support of other women throughout their labor. When birth shifted from taking place at home, within the community, into the hospital setting - this essential component of care was forfeited. Today, many women and their families are bringing back this tradition by including professional labor support in their team of caregivers.
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Having A Healthy Baby - Prenatal Care

Tue, 2005-03-15 20:26 -- RileysMama2B16

Many teens dont know what to do when they find out their pregnant. I know that I wasn't sure where to start, and I had no clue what to expect at my appointments and stuff. This is a basic guide which I found to be helpful.

Having A Healthy Baby - Prenatal Care

Preparing for the birth of a child can be one of life's great experiences. It's best to start preparing before you become pregnant. If that is not possible, you still have about nine months to prepare during pregnancy. Begin as soon as you know you're pregnant.

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pregnancy language policy re: babies and fetuses

Sun, 2005-02-27 10:00 -- katg

Girlmom supports the rights of women to make whatever choice they want in regard to their pregnancies, be it adoption, abortion, coparenting, or deciding to continue the pregnancy and become parents. Girlmom is a pro-choice site in a world that isn't always respectful of our choices in regard to whether we decide to parent or not. In the past, anti-choice posters have used language to hurt women on this site who've chosen to have abortions. Likewise, there have been 'authoritarian adults' who want to deny young women's ability to make our own decisions about sex and reproduction.

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Circumcision Resource Page

Tue, 2005-02-15 15:01 -- naivete

I'm an intactivist; my goal is to get any pregnant woman in my vicinity or whom I come into contact with, to take a second guess when it comes to circumcision. I’ll use respectful terms when talking about this, because I don’t want a debate. I don’t judge women who have already circumcised their children, I really don’t. Most women circumcise because the resources just aren’t out there.

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Girl-Mom is PRO-CHOICE!

Sat, 2005-01-29 16:16 -- jen

Girl-Mom is a 100% PRO-CHOICE website. When women come to the Pregnancy and Birth forum with questions about abortion, or to discuss their pregnancy options, they deserve to be supported and respected. When women make the decision to terminate their pregnancies, they do not need anti-choice lectures. Making anti-choice statements in this forum or any other forum will not be tolerated. Our pro-choice policy is not negotiable.

For more information, go here to read our pro-choice statement:
http://www.girlmom.com/node/150

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How to tell your parents you're pregnant

Mon, 2005-01-10 12:58 -- ModSquad

How to tell your parents you're pregnant:

1. Stay calm
2. Write a letter if you need to
3. Make a plan beforehand
4. If you plan to continue the pregnancy, be specific about the future. Explain how you’ll finish school, provide for the baby, etc.
5. Bring a supportive friend or relative along
6. Tell them first--don'€™t let them hear it somewhere else
7. If they freak out, leave for a bit and come back later. Hopefully they will have calmed down a little

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C-section Info

Sat, 2005-01-01 18:30 -- Chicamocha

What You Need to Know About Cesarean Birth

Cesarean section (c-section) is the surgical delivery of a baby through an incision (a cut) in the abdomen and the uterus. It can be a lifesaving operation when either you or your baby experience certain problems before or during labor and delivery. There is a chance you might deliver your baby surgically, but you probably won't know for sure until the last minute.

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