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Comment on Transition. . . by doula

doula — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:01:03 +0000

Annie,
I was just talking with a friend about the conference in Eugene in April. If you are in town, I would love to get together. Are you thinking of moving to Oregon?

Comment on Some Thoughts on the use of Pitocin by Mary Ahlborn

Mary Ahlborn — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:54:15 +0000

I believe your statement ‘It was a joint decision b/w my doc, my nurse, and myself to go ahead with pitocin.” is really what its all about. You were respected and involved in the “decision making process” in choosing a medical intervention. All women need to be informed of the risks and than respected for their choices. I would like to know if you received any analgesic, epidural anesthesia or any other medical intervention.
Thanks for sharing.
Mary

Comment on Transition. . . by Annie

Annie — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:11:55 +0000

You have made the transition I plan on making in the next few years – I think I’ll be following you and will hope to take you out for a cup of coffee some day. Maybe next April when I come out from CT to the Midwife Conference…

Comment on So what’s in the doula bag? 20 Indespensible items for birth by Amber Taylor

Amber Taylor — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:42:19 +0000

I keep those items, as well as a small packet of hair bands and an extra pair of socks for mama!

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Comment on 10 Ways to Avoid an Unnecessary Cesarean by Will we keep going until all babies are cut out??? - Choices In Childbirth

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Comment on Some Thoughts on the use of Pitocin by Chelsea

Chelsea — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:36:44 +0000

I had pit w/ my second babe… I’m an L&D nurse and delivered at the hospital I work. It was a joint decision b/w my doc, my nurse, and myself to go ahead with pitocin. My plan was to not have any augmentation, but we ended up making that choice after my membranes ruptured and I had severe meconium staining. I wasn’t having any ctxs, even after several hours of walking, etc. I wasn’t thrilled about being on pit, but it definately didn’t throw me into horrible labor, in fact, it was actually more manageable than my first labor… I had time b/w ctxs and they lasted 60-90 seconds. Anyway, everything turned out fine, besides having a very large babe, which of course had nothing to do with the pitocin
Thanks for sharing your story and the link. I like hearing people’s stories and opinions!
Good luck on your work towards being a midwife!