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I didn't have mine put on till I had the epidural like 7 hours after, and they just checked it every now and then before that cause I was walking around. When I did have it on the midwife eventually took it off cause I was complaining about it. My epi wasn't working and I couldn't concentrate on breathing and kept looking at the damn thing anticipating my next contraction. It was really annoying me!!! Honestly if she said no, I...

Hmmmm - that's just the exact opposite of the information I was given. That it was the best thing for moods etc because of the fact that it doesn't release hormones directly into the bloodstream. And as you know, I have to be extra careful of anything that might mess with my moods. I'd put it on your list of questions for your OB at your next antenatal appointment. It's a shame that natural medicine and `conventional'...

I don't believe that the hospital can make you wear a foetal heart monitor. Because I had a waterbirth, they used the doppler on me and it was fine. It wasn't annoying or uncomfortable, just a quick check every so often. I highly recommend __________________ Me DH DS TTC no. 2!

Start taking it - I didn't start taking it till I was six weeks. My midwife strongly encouraged me to. She told me that there are studies that show folate is helpful for labour, and it definitely doesn't hurt to take it throughout the whole pregnancy. Make sure you're getting your calcium and Vitamin D too!! These are essential for bone development, and as important as folate, in my opinion.

Quote: Originally Posted by Lisamd Lol if you can't remember the name at the chemist ask for breastfeeding cream or nursing cream it's what I did, but it is in the baby sections of chemist and the nursing pad and moisturising cream shelf in a baby store aaah very good advice, I panicked, got stupidly embarressed, went bright red etc etc. It felt like i was trying to buy illegal drugs... next time I will know to just ask for...

Yes she does have a dummy.I've got paw paw so I'll try it. Thanks guys!

I've always just let it all come out naturally. I weighed up my options and decided that natural was best for me. I didn't want to go into hospital and have a procedure done if my body could do it naturally. And I fell pregnant again after my last miscarriage. Having said that, my last miscarriage at 10.5 weeks was very painful and if I ever miscarry again that far along, I would probably consider a D&C... but only so I...

Quote: Originally Posted by KatiesMum The OP has clearly as for some support. Please ONLY post support or advice for the OP. Any posts which are not constructive or supportive will be deleted. This is not the thread to be debating the rights of the father or any other social issue.

Howdy, 1) I'm going to St George Public, due to have my 1st bub in january. Sooo I cant tell you if they're any good (for the birth anyway) but I can say that I am more than comfortable with the service I've been given so far. I have gone thru their STOMP clinic which means I dont have to go to hospital for my check ups, I go to a clinic either at Riverwood or Sth Hurstville. Plus I get the same 2 midwives assigned to me for...

thanks for ur replies ladies!!! i figured it couldnt have been that mch of a issue if i wasnt vomitting ( well none other than my usual morning from my MS) and that its only been at night...... im making sure i keep up my water intake..... yes i have decided google is defiantly not my friend, now i just have to make sure i cut ties with it!! might call the OB's office in the morning and see what they say..... i guess im just on edge...