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Deliver Me

Meet three women, just like you. They are friends, mothers and doctors. They struggle to care for their own families, while helping bring new lives into the world. Chat about the show, ask questions of other moms, and discuss what makes Deliver Me this year's hit reality show.

A mysterious Birth/What would you do in a similar situation?

Charleywvya
  • By Charleywvya · New reply November 20, 2009
  • 6 replies
  • I just wanted share this story with the fathers-to-be on how I accidentally delivered my son Sebastian-Izaak Charles. I think it is good idea to prepare for the unthinkable sometimes. It was in March ...

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Real World Advice from the Girlfriends

While the daily grind of motherhood may often make us feel as if we're losing our minds, it's our girlfriends who keep us sane. We live by the advice of our doctors, but we survive with the advice of our friends. Share your best advice, the things you wish you knew before you were a mom.

is 18 a good age to have a baby?

_eMiLyXgEm_
  • By _eMiLyXgEm_ · New reply November 25, 2009
  • 23 replies
  • is 17 a good age to have a baby? my boyfriend and i are planning to have a baby on his 17th bday. his bday is 7 months after mine. im 15 and hes almost 15. is this even a good age to be thinking about ...

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Healthy and Fit Pregnancy

How do you stay healthy and avoid risks of medical problems when your body is going through so many changes? What should first-time moms expect? What are your questions or tips for a healthy pregnancy?

pregnant with IUD

falconflock
  • By falconflock · New reply yesterday at 1:29 am
  • 5 replies
  • I am pregnant with a confirmed IUD pregnancy. I plan to document it on this site since there is not a lot of support out there for women in my circumstance. I was scared and even the doctors did not know ...

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Preparing for Baby

It doesn't have to be your first for a baby to change your home environment and family dynamics! From decorating the nursery to buying baby gear, share ideas with others who are looking for ways to prepare for the arrival of a new bundle of joy!

Can anyone help me????

MarineWife2009N1More
  • By MarineWife2009N1More · New reply November 22, 2009
  • 9 replies
  • I am about 6 months pregnant and trying to deal with my everyday life. The only problem is that I can live a 'normal day' for me and then the very next day I am either down sick or with a migraine. This ...

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Dealing with Emotions

So many emotions, so many questions. Support from others is essential as you cope with depression or mourn the loss of a child.

Post tubligation syndrome is a real condition!!!!!

katarinasmommy
  • By katarinasmommy · New reply November 25, 2009
  • 15 replies
  • if you have been struggling with emotions, irritability issues, anger, horrible periods, crying spells, depression, loss of SEX drive(this is a big one for me) and many other things which you will read ...

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Multiples

Twins? Triplets? More? Find out what it takes to deliver, feed, bathe, clothe, care for and raise multiples. You'll be surprised at how much help this support community can be!

twin?

jlcjess
  • By jlcjess · New reply November 19, 2009
  • 3 replies
  • just went to the doctor today and they did a ultrasound and found 2 sacs but 1 baby the doctor said that it might end up twins has this happened to anyone else. i am only 5 weeks and 3 days ...

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Preemies

Those tiny little hands and feet! There's a special place in our heart for these miracle babies. Share your thoughts, joys, tears and support for the parents of premature babies.

Bottle to breast?

dagihik
  • By dagihik · New reply yesterday at 4:58 am
  • 1 reply
  • I am a new mother at 40. Son born 12 weeks early, now 15 weeks old and just got home from hospital. During that time I pumped milk for him the whole time but was not able to start breastfeeding b/c he ...

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Caring for Infants

Is there a right way to breastfeed? How often should I bathe my baby? What are the keys to getting my baby to sleep through the night? These questions are asked and answered by moms and dads just like you!

Baby Grace

Mom2Dad
  • By Mom2Dad · Posted yesterday at 9:27 am
  • 0 replies
  • Grace just turned 1 year old, but she's a handful.She is cute,funny,smart, and devilish.I love her so much.This is her first thanksgiving because she was born early. 2 months early to be exact, so she ...

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Caring for Toddlers

Where do they get all that energy! Toddlers can test us physically and emotionally. They make us laugh, cry, scream. There's not a question or feeling you're having that other parents haven't had. You're not alone!

My 20 month old daughter won't listen!!

gymnast14
  • By gymnast14 · New reply November 20, 2009
  • 2 replies
  • Ok so here is the thing, my daughter is 20 months and when her father and i tell her no, she says back or back off and laughs. Her dad laughs with her and i told him not to encourage it and he does anyways ...

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Caring for Children with Special Needs

Children with autism, ADHD, and other medical complications need extra love and care. And so do their parents! Expand your circle of support through this community.

i can't believe the horrible car seat use on these shows

jasminesmom
  • By jasminesmom · New reply November 17, 2009
  • 4 replies
  • i've been watching the special shows this week and last and the car seat use it so bad... a lot of these children are small enough to still be rear facing and the ones who are harnessed forward facing ...

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Trying to Conceive

No one understands the issues with conception better than those who have gone through fertility treatment. Find out what works and how to deal with the stresses and disappointments that may accompany your efforts to get pregnant.

antibiotics

eflandkhgirl
  • By eflandkhgirl · New reply yesterday at 4:54 pm
  • 1 reply
  • can you conceive if you are on antibiotics, after being off depo for 3 and a half months ,and havent started your periods yet?alot to take in,i know , but any addvice could help me ...

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Adoption

Navigating the process of adoption can be a stressful undertaking for many. This community allows you to discuss the complexities and joys of adopting a child into your family.

Undecided Mother

expectingmomoffive
  • By expectingmomoffive · New reply November 19, 2009
  • 9 replies
  • I am a single Mother, considering Adoption for my unborn. Can someone help me, in making this decission? It's been very hard for me ...

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Thriving as a Person

Sometimes the role of mommy (or daddy) can consume more of 'you' than you like. This community is here to support you as you take care of the 'whole you', your sex life, your emotions... Keeping your identity as a person and living well.

FDA Warning Regarding H1N1 Products

SafeMedicines
  • By SafeMedicines · New reply October 23, 2009
  • 2 replies
  • We wanted to pass along a very important warning from the FDA regarding counterfeit H1N1 medications for sale online. The warning comes after the FDA purchased and analyzed several products advertised ...

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Mother May I?

Sometimes, we all need a little coaching. What happens when the life coach is your mom? Discuss Discovery Health's newest show, Mother May I, and your take on the life coach experience.

whatchya call it?

missesprego18
  • By missesprego18 · New reply December 11, 2008
  • 3 replies
  • I just had my first baby and don't want to have another in awhile, and i heard about this small plastic tube like thingy that you can have put in your fallopian tubes and it prevents pregnancy a little ...

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Community Help Desk

Have a question about using the community? An idea for making it better? Post here and let us know how we can help.

stress out,confuse and hope

ltjtlt
  • By ltjtlt · Posted 10:21 am
  • 0 replies
  • please someone give me respond becuase last fews weeks i been searching how i'm going to get my tubal reversal and i know here to go in my area just that i dont have the money up front and most place ...

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