maternity

Hello! I am scheduled for a c-section in early May and wanted some advice/tips about what the most helpful and nessicary items for recovery are. I should preface, this is not my first c-section. I had to have an emergency one my last delivery so I didn't get the opportunity to learn about the...

Hello everyone, I hope things are going good for you. I am a medical student in my final year and deeply interested in Gynecology and Obstetrics as well as in Psychiatry. I am currently working on my thesis about the psychological and psychiatric changes associated with postpartum. I would...

Background: With my first, my water broke (3 days before my due date) but even with a bunch of drugs, I wasn't progressing (barely dilated at 30 hours) so got an epidural and emergency C-section, esp after my baby's HR dropped dangerously. Being my second, I was thinking of trying for natural v...

- ironically, even that thread gets removed by the /r/breastfeeding mods. Formula companies have a long history of that type of unethical behavior: https://github.com/MaximilianKohler/Archive/wiki/Maternity#formula Reddit in general is heavily manipulated in a variety of ways...

I joined a new company in May, and am planing to get pregnant soon. When I go out on maternity leave, I will have only been at this company for 1.5 years. Will people judge me for that? Other people have been at the company longer. I wasn’t planning on changing jobs at this point in my career...

Hey everyone! 👋 I'm currently pursuing my PhD on the association between anxiety and mild infant illness during the first year of motherhood, and I was wondering if any of you would be interested in participating. This would involve taking a short online survey that will help me gather valuable...

My name is Wennie, a PhD candidate in the Department of Communication. I am currently writing my dissertation about the perceptions of female infertility, its related discrimination and coping strategies, and support seeking behaviors among women with childbearing difficulties. I hope our...

Hey everyone! 👋 I'm currently pursuing my PhD on the association between anxiety and mild infant illness during the first year of motherhood, and I was wondering if any of you would be interested in participating. This would involve taking a short online survey that will help me gather valuable...

Wondering what some of you would do/have done. It’s recommended women of advanced maternal age be induced at 39 weeks. I’m 38 years old. This is my third pregnancy. Second one came fast at under 2 hours. Doctor is not pressuring me but thinks it will be fine and thinks it’s a good idea. Baby...

Taking PDL for hypoglycemia I’m 34.5 weeks and asked my Dr. to please approve me for PDL in CA early. I’m having a lot of trouble managing my blood sugar and have been feeling really hypoglycemic. My last appointment I ate a famous star 3 hours prior to my appointment, a crumbl cookie, and...

Husband here. I have to pay a copay for this vs. none for the OB. What do they do that’s value added? Wife will be 42 at birth. This is her only risk factor. 2 healthy full-term vaginal pregnancies and one 7 week miscarriage. Seems like they just take a lot of ultrasound measurements and...

I am a student conducting research to get a better understanding of the patient experience with regards to pain/discomfort during amnio and CVS procedures. Here is the link to my anonymous survey if you'd like to share your experience...

Hi everyone, I really need some advice on my current situation. I am about 11 weeks pregnant. I am currently a teacher and struggling. So, over winter break I started applying for a new jobs. I got an offer from a company and I think it could be an amazing opportunity in the long run...

It was 3 weeks until my due date. I sat in my obstetrician’s office in total shock over the news my doctor just gave me. Was the baby healthy? Yes. Was I healthy? Yes. What was the problem then? That’s none of your business.Okay, that was rude. But sadly, it has become part of my mom-armor...

I took a pregnancy test and tested positive 3 days after my missed period. Then I started bleeding terribly with all of these bad clots for about 5 hours (4 large maxi pads worth) which then turned into a pinkish mucus and stopped within 24 hours of starting. I had a miscarriage before at 7...

Not sure where else to ask this but I'm getting conflicting answers... State: N.C. I started a new job in May. I have accumulated 5 days paid time off. Wife and I had a baby 2 days ago. I haven't been to work since Tuesday. I'm on salary but don't get paid in full unless I make at least 40hrs...

Hi everyone I’m just a little upset and want to rant. I’ve had my baby she’s 11 weeks old. The clinic that I was going to that takes my insurance just sent me a bill for my FIRST visit. The visit in which I had my ultrasound to check for baby’s heartbeat. They informed me that they accepted my...

Hey everyone! 👋 I hope you're all doing well. My name is Olivia Pike and I am a PhD student in the field of psychology. We are conducting a study on the association between anxiety and infant health and illness in the first year of motherhood, and I was wondering if any of you would be...

Calling All Parents! COVID-19 has placed you in many new roles this year. It may have changed the way your child is attending school and how you are able to spend time with friends and family. With these changes can come a mix of emotions for both you and your child. If you are the parent of...

So long story short I work for the NHS and received OMP & SMP. I’m due to go back soon (if I don’t I have to pay back my OMP) I’m not in a position financially to pay it back. However I do not want to go back! They are aware I am only coming back for 3 months to pay it back then leaving (due to...