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- Is the birth the same as the mother's? I was wondering if there's a connection between how long your mom's labor took back then and how your own labor goes. I'm pregnant with my first and…
- false labor Hi everyone, I'm just 37 weeks along and have been having Braxton Hicks contractions for a month now, and I'm already 5 cm dilated. My previous two k…
- C-section at Sint-Vincentius (Antwerp) - Any experiences? I’m expecting our first baby in September, but the baby is currently in breech position. According to our gynecologist, the chances of the baby turni…
- Home birth on the 2nd Last night the midwife came by for the intake. Seeing my house, she advised me to discuss the birth location again with the doctor. I spoke to the do…
- Free maternity photoshoot Hi everyone. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to ask this question here, but if not, it'll probably be deleted anyway. I'm looking for people (preferably…
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induction contractions?
Hi ladies, I have a question. I'm 34 weeks pregnant tomorrow. Over the past few weeks, I've already felt stabbing pains from below, aching ligaments,…
- Maternity care at home or a home birth Hi! I was wondering if you’ve ever considered giving birth in a maternity hotel. What did you decide? Why yes or no? I’d love to hear from you! Bebe
- Maternity hotel Who gave birth in a maternity hotel and stayed there during their postpartum period? How did you find it, and would you do it again?
- Pain relief Who has experience with the different types of pain relief and why did you find them so pleasant or not?
- 63-year-old woman gives birth to her first daughter Yesterday, Meagan was born at the Medical Center Leeuwarden (MCL). Meagan is the daughter of Tineke Geessink, the 63-year-old woman from Harlingen wh…
- Hospital or home Hi everyone, Do you already know where you 'want' to give birth? I'm still busy deliberating and would love to hear from other pregnant women what th…
- Fears about childbirth What fears do you have about the birth? I'm super worried about having contractions for days, for example. Just share it in this topic :) Maybe it'll…
- Terrible morning sickness I've been having pretty bad Braxton Hicks contractions for a week now, luckily only during the day so I sleep well at night. With my previous pregnan…
- Low blood pressure Hi everyone, I'm now 37 weeks pregnant with our second baby and have had really low blood pressure for a few weeks. I can't leave the house because I…
- Does the second birth always go faster? Do you always give birth faster with your second baby? My first one only took 8 hours, so I thought that was pretty fast, but well, now I know what t…
- How long do practice contractions last? I was wondering how long your practice contractions lasted. I've had them for 3 weeks now and still have 2 more to go. Is that a sign that my boy is…
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Hospital bag
What's in your hospital bag? Maybe it would be nice to share in this thread so other expectant moms can get ideas for their own bags.
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What are you most afraid of?
What are you most afraid of when it comes to giving birth? I was really scared of tearing or getting an episiotomy... but with both births, it didn’t…
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Birth photographer
I just read something about... a birth photographer. I'd never heard of it before, but my sister brought it up. She seemed into it, but honestly, the…
- C-section or natural birth Dear fellow expectant moms ;-) Are there other ladies here who, after a first C-section, also want to have their second baby via C-section? My first…
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Lotus birth
I just read an article about lotus birth here on Brabbels and have to say that this really resonates with me. It's so appealing that I don't understa…
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Touching
It's an uncomfortable feeling, yes, and it really depends on the position of your cervix, etc., whether it feels uncomfortable or painful. It helps a…
- Also scared of the (painful) birth? Hi ladies, This is my first pregnancy and I'm already at 14 weeks. Who of you has already given birth and how would you describe the pain? I'm really…
- Doula Who has experience with a doula during pregnancy and birth? I'm seriously considering it because my husband travels a lot and, due to circumstances,…
- How big is the head actually? Hi moms and moms-to-be, As you can guess, I'm pregnant with everything that comes with it. Nausea, pain, pink cloud, happy, confused, and a growing b…
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Epidural = free birth
Hi ladies, I read an article today about how more and more women who give birth outpatient are opting for an epidural so that the delivery becomes me…
- Labor has started. Hi everyone, I'm exactly 40 weeks pregnant today. And I keep getting sharp pains at the bottom of my belly along with a menstrual-like pain feeling.…
- tips for childbirth Hi, Does anyone have tips for childbirth? Maybe a nice position to cope with the contractions? I'd love to hear from you. Greetings x
- Preparation for childbirth Hi hi, I'm pregnant with our first baby and not sure what to expect. Could someone tell me what preparations we should make before the birth? And wha…
- Given birth in the bath Who has experience with giving birth in a bath? And was this in the hospital, at home in a bath, or a specially rented bath? I'm curious about your e…
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