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Your baby's labor and delivery is like no other in the world.
Let others know what your experience was like.
- First but Not the Last
I was only 20 years old when I had my first baby. I went to the doctor's, and I had already been a week overdue, but he didn't want to induce me. - A Rose Is a Rose
Most people remember what they were doing on specific dates Kennedy, 9/11. - Short and Fast
Melanie Faith Reece has entered the world. Her birthday is July 13, 2002! - Wonderful Natural Labor, C-section
Hello. I'm here to tell you that the Bradley natural childbirth classes work great. - It Was an Amazing Experience ...
It was Thursday January 4 at about 10 a.m. - Leah's Birth
I became pregnant with my first child in the summer of 1993. My husband
(now ex) and I had attempted a reconciliation, and after a final breakup
and filing for divorce, I discovered I was pregnant, due in April, 1994. - Much Easier Than Expected!
I was due Christmas Day, but at 1 a.m. - Natural Birth
Well, let me start by saying thanks to everyone else that has put there
story in. That's how I got ready for what I was in for, by reading your
stories. - Great First, Have a Doula!
When I was first pregnant back in August 1999, I heard so many horror
stories about labor and delivery. I made up my mind to have a positive
outlook. - 31-Year-Old Mom, First Baby, Fast but Hard Labor, No Drugs
I had little warning that I would be going into labor. My due date was May
11 but on May 3, I woke at 1:30 a. - Natural -- Birthing Center
My pregnancy was somewhat normal, though I did have some substantial
bleeding and cramping in the beginning ... oh yeah, and puking for five
months solid, but it was definitely worth it. - Ouch!
I don't know all of the technical words, so sorry for all the bluntness. It
was on a Saturday when I woke up and thought that I had wet my pants. - Bradley Birth
I woke up on Saturday morning at 7 a.m. - Kailey's B-day: Lost on the Way to the Hospital
It started Wednesday, the 11 of June. I woke up like I did any other day,
but this day was different because I started cleaning soon after I woke up. - Baby? Naturally!
I was determined from the beginning to have a natural childbirth
experience. I was 24 years old and stubborn, but when I was 11 days overdue
I became very frustrated and almost wanted to be induced.
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