Helen Joan Casper, CD (CBI) - Childbirth - Women's Health - Health/Fitness

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Expert Profile: Helen Joan Casper, CD (CBI)

Expertise: 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.

Experience in the area
I have been studying to be a doula since 2003 and received my doula certification with Childbirth International in 2007. I have served as a doula at two births and help many others through childbirth and doula communities.

Organizations
Childbirth International, Birth Choices, Bellywomen.Net, various doula and midwifery forums.

Education/Credentials
I am a Certified Doula through Childbirth International.

Awards and Honors
Within AllExperts, I am also a highly-rated expert in weddings, roleplaying games, and video games. I have been nominated as volunteer of the month numerous times. I am a new AllExperts expert in the doula category.

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 3290
Knowledge	9.86 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.88 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.92 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		416

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	11/18/08
10	10	10	10	10/06/08
10	10	10	10	10/06/08
10	10	10	10	10/07/08
10	10	10	10	09/12/08

User Comments

thank you for your answer i have been told by many people the same answer but just wanted to have another opinion, much appreciated!
(rose on 11/18/08)

Dear Helen, Thank you so much for your ansswer, it is much appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed answer. I am ver
(Jenna on 10/06/08)

Thank you a million. Again, I really really appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions.
(Jessica on 10/06/08)

It's a huge relief to get some real expert advice after I have been looking for answers with searches online for what seems like forever.
(Mary on 10/07/08)

Thank You!
(Jessica on 09/12/08)

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Recent Answers from Helen Joan Casper, CD (CBI)

2008-11-17 who's the dad of my unborn baby?: Because you had your period after having sex with the 1st guy, and given where your pregnancy is currently, your baby was fathered by guy 2. Sperm can stay viable in a woman's body for up to 5 days, so...

2008-11-17 menstruation after giving birth: Even if you're breastfeeding, you can get pregnant if you don't use a form of contraception (the "withdrawal" method isn't a form of contraception as even pre-ejaculate contains viable sperm). If you haven't...

2008-10-04 getting pregnant: You may want to wait at least 2 cycles for your body to heal and get back to normal before attempting to conceive again. I recommend speaking to your doctor and having everything checked out before attempting...

2008-10-02 pregnancy: If a home pregnancy test is still negative a month later, you most likely are not pregnant. However, if you do not get your period in a few days you may want to see your doctor who can confirm whether...

2008-10-02 Conception date: This is a very difficult question to answer because your potential conception date is very close to when you had sex with the other man. With your due date, a woman with a traditional 28-day cycle would...