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Elayne Glantzberg
U.S.
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| I can answer questions on a wide variety of childbirth topics, including natural childbirth, c-sections, VBACs, and more. | Available
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Helen Joan Casper, CD (CBI)
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| I can provide research and information on a variety of subjects concerning pregnancy and childbirth. I can provide supportive, factual information regarding pregnancy care, natural childbirth, VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean section), labor induction, doulas, midwives, hospital births, homebirths, waterbirthing, hypnobirthing, holistic childbirth, traditional childbirth, epidurals, alternative forms of pain relief, spinal blocks, choosing a caregiver (obstetrician vs. midwife), communicating with medical professionals, finding the childbirth style that is best for you, and exploring childbirth options.
I am not a medical professional and thus do not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Any information I give is not to replace or substitute for care from a licensed medical practitioner. | Available
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Catherine Beier MS CBE
U.S.
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| I can provide evidence-based information and current research findings concerning childbirth and pregnancy. My specializations include natural childbirth, pregnancy and birth interventions, fetal positioning, labor induction, choosing a care provider, midwives, homebirth, unassisted birth, natural pain relief, medications in pregnancy and birth, informed consent, understanding the risks and benefits of childbirth choices, doulas, waterbirth, childbirth methods, childbirth education classes, cesarean section, and VBAC. | On Vacation
returns 07/14/2008
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2008-07-04 Menstrual cycle return after breastfeeding: Just like every pregnancy is different, every postpartum recovery can be different. The fact that you are older could play a part. Also, if you breastfed longer this time than previously, that would...
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2008-07-02 adhesions: While a natural childbirth may be possible, it would absolutely carry much higher risk of uterine rupture due to your unusual scar (4-7% as opposed to 0.5%). Considering your unique situation with extensive...
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2008-06-30 my pregnancy: Ciara, Let's answer your questions one at a time. It does sound like it was your mucus plug, which is a good sign that your body is getting ready for labor. Next, induction can be done in many ways...
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2008-06-30 Can it be mine?: Alex, It's possible that either of you is the father. It is doubtful, however, that she had any symptoms of pregnancy by the 16th of May. At that point, implantation would be the most that is happening...
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2008-06-27 C-Section: How much pain a c-section causes really depends on how your body handles pain medications. Some women report very little pain, with complete anesthesia during the surgery and full coverage with pain medications...
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