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Q: Midwife?
asked by: nightmareangel on March 21st, 2007
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I was brought up hispanic and I notice that Americans have "midwives" what is it excatly and why have one? and another thing... I notice many go through lamaz... erm im not sure how it's spelled hell im thinking about a lot of stuff so.. a little info from you guys would be good ^.^ oh and it's my first time around this whole thing so just tell me anyhing you want im a sponge taking in info like what it's like in the hospital... what it's like having a C section and normal birth and what thoughts go through a womans head.. ^.^


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nightmareangel
replied on March 21st, 2007
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Another Question IF you guys know, when and if you have twins do the doctors know? O.o; curious here.
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Dannzibelle
replied on March 21st, 2007
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A midwife is basically a nurse who specialises in looking after pregnant women, delievers babies and look after them. I have no idea what you mean by lamaz so i can't help you with that one
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Dannzibelle
replied on March 21st, 2007
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nightmareangel wrote:
Another Question IF you guys know, when and if you have twins do the doctors know? O.o; curious here.


When an ultrasound is performed
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nightmareangel
replied on March 21st, 2007
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Dannzibelle wrote:
A midwife is basically a nurse who specialises in looking after pregnant women, delievers babies and look after them. I have no idea what you mean by lamaz so i can't help you with that one
Ah so it has to do with the hospital, excellent. Here I was thinking it was someone who helped and had nothing to do with hostipals ^.^;; heh to much tv I guess thanks, about Lamaz ok thanks anyways
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nightmareangel
replied on March 21st, 2007
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Dannzibelle wrote:
nightmareangel wrote:
Another Question IF you guys know, when and if you have twins do the doctors know? O.o; curious here.

When an ultrasound is performed
Cool! ^.^ thanks I still have a while for that
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Dannzibelle
replied on March 21st, 2007
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Hmmm no idea why my writing has lines through it. How many weeks are you now then?
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nightmareangel
replied on March 21st, 2007
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Dannzibelle wrote:
Hmmm no idea why my writing has lines through it. How many weeks are you now then?
Hmm well im 13weeks right now ^.^, and about your post it's more than likely it got a strike through by aciddent.
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Dannzibelle
replied on March 21st, 2007
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If you don't mind me asking why don't you have a midwife because i was assigned one at my first appointment at 5 weeks
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nightmareangel
replied on March 21st, 2007
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Dannzibelle wrote:
If you don't mind me asking why don't you have a midwife because i was assigned one at my first appointment at 5 weeks
O.O; I don't know I had my first appointment at 12 weeks, I didn't know you get one asigned... plus I have state health insurance so I have no idea how things work... see im new to this state I come from California so im more use to them... even then I didn't know about midwifes being asigned...
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AyaMiyaki
replied on March 21st, 2007
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Not to be nitpicky, but your font is kind of small - it's a little hard on the eyes. You might get more responses if you didn't make it quite as tiny. The color is fine, though.

Just a friendly suggestion. Wink
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ebarnhard33
replied on March 21st, 2007
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"Lamaze" refers to child-birthing classes. Here is some more info:

In 1951, Dr. Fernand Lamaze introduced a method of childbirth in France by incorporating techniques he observed in Russia. Named after Dr. Lamaze, the method consists of childbirth education classes, relaxation and breathing techniques, and continuous emotional support of the husband and a specially trained nurse. Lamaze childbirth educators teach a series of classes for women and their partners during the last trimester of pregnancy that prepares them for labor and birth. These classes focus on the normal process of labor and birth, as well as strategies that women and their partners can use to enhance the progress of labor and to reduce pain and fear. The classes include information about complications and medical options, so that new parents can make informed decisions should they need to do so.
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nightmareangel
replied on March 21st, 2007
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AyaMiyaki wrote:
Not to be nitpicky, but your font is kind of small - it's a little hard on the eyes. You might get more responses if you didn't make it quite as tiny. The color is fine, though.

Just a friendly suggestion. Wink
I didn't realize that, Since I can see it just fine but alright.
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Dannzibelle
replied on March 21st, 2007
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Do you see your normal doctor then? I've never heard of seeing a normal gp for pregnancy check ups
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ebarnhard33
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Also, not everyone gets a midwife. It's personal choice, and depends on where you get your pre-natal care. I don't have a midwife, i only have a doctor.
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nightmareangel
replied on March 21st, 2007
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Thanks ebarnhard33, now did you go through that. if so did it help? O.o;
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nightmareangel
replied on March 21st, 2007
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Dannzibelle wrote:
Do you see your normal doctor then? I've never heard of seeing a normal gp for pregnancy check ups
I just have my Doctor im not sure much about her either other than shes close and seems good at her work... but you don't have much of a choice on state insurance ^.^ I wont care what goes on as long as in the end I have a healthy child/dren
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ebarnhard33
replied on March 21st, 2007
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I'm only 24 weeks so i haven't taken any classes yet. i believe the first class is around 28-30 weeks.
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nightmareangel
replied on March 21st, 2007
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ebarnhard33 wrote:
Also, not everyone gets a midwife. It's personal choice, and depends on where you get your pre-natal care. I don't have a midwife, i only have a doctor.
Same here ^.^ although I didn't realize some actually get one, how interesting. Very Happy
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Dannzibelle
replied on March 21st, 2007
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ebarnhard33 wrote:
Also, not everyone gets a midwife. It's personal choice, and depends on where you get your pre-natal care. I don't have a midwife, i only have a doctor.

Oh i just presumed you get a midwife, i'm greedy and have two Laughing
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