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Delivery & Postnatal Talk

Use this forum to talk about labor and delivery — what it feels like, pain management, different labor methods, early labor signs, possible delivery and postnatal problems, and choosing your healthcare provider.

Aftermath to Pregnancy

I just had my baby and its four days later and it burns when I urinate. Are there any over the counter meds I can buy to help this because the witch hazel pads they gave me when I got discharged from the hospital are not working and sometimes it feels like it burns more. Also, if there are no over...

by User avatar dory84

Women Who Take Folic Acid Every Day Have Lower Risk Of Premature Birth

Recent research found that women can halve the risk of premature birth by taking folic acid one year before becoming pregnant. Experts discovered that women who take supplements in a form of vitamin B can reduce risk of giving premature birth by 70% in some cases. Premature birth can cause mental...

by User avatar Mick

Loss of oxygen

I am very worried about my wife and the newborn son. My wife had a delivery two days ago. There were some complications during the delivery. My son has suffered from loss of oxygen for some time. Doctors say that he is all right now. My wife is ok too. But can you tell me is that dangerous and how,...

by User avatar zelig36329

first baby terrified that about birth????

hi this is my first baby am 19 and about 3 months, I kno its normal to be a lil scared but people are telling me things like your vigina goes loose and ur partner gets no feeling from sex and they might go else were and that you poo and we your self and the midwifeys will make a big thing of it....

by User avatar Guest

vaginal birth tear unstitched

Specifically the vaginal orifice or hymenal ring (the entrance to the vaginal canal) has a large tear about the 5-6 oclock position. The tear is at least 2-3 cm in length. The tear is considered to be 1st degree because it does not go beneath into the underlying layers of tissue. Because of this it...

by User avatar Guest

Urination burning after delivery

I just had my baby 4 days ago and the burning just started. I got some witch hazel pads from the doctors office but I think they burn just as much. Are there any over the counter meds that I could buy to help? Also, are you supposed to use the witch hazel pads before or after urinating??

by User avatar dory8443733

Should I offer both breasts each time I feed?

Hi, I am 27 years old and I am already three days late with a delivery. My pregnancy went well and the baby should be healthy and normally developed. I am still learning as much as I can about the baby care and I am worried about breastfeeding. Will I be able to breastfeed properly; should I offer...

by User avatar cherye34739

Can a 1 month old baby travel internationally?

Hello, My wife just last month gave birth to our beautiful baby boy and almost out of nowhere I got a job that would require us all to move to a different country since it’s a 3 year long contract and I don’t want to be separated from them for that long. We’ll need to travel (assuming the baby...

by User avatar Guest

8 weeks post pardum, rectal bleeding, constant lower back pa

Answered by a doctor

Hi... I am 8 weeks post op from a c - section. I have had lower back pain and nausea for the past 4 days along with frequent urination and discomfort . I am on the 2nd week of my birth control pills (orthotrycyclin low) and now I am having rectal bleeding (about a half dollar size in my underwear)...

by User avatar hc44513478

TO SHAVE or NOT to SHAVE!?

Hi, so i'm just wondering what most women do before their about to give birth!? I'm not sure if I should or am suppose to shave or wax or trim down there. Just wondering about your thoughts and views on this and what most women do. Thanks.

by User avatar Guest