Comments for Choices for Maternity Care in Hawai`i Weblog http://maternitycarechoiceshawaii.wordpress.com a weblog to help empower, offer choices to women for their maternity care Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:24:18 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Post Partum Depression Support by luvnbnmama22 http://maternitycarechoiceshawaii.wordpress.com/post-partum-depression-support/#comment-69 luvnbnmama22 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:24:18 +0000 http://maternitycarechoiceshawaii.wordpress.com/?page_id=35#comment-69 Aloha Erika! Check out this site: http://ppdinparadise.wordpress.com/ Diane is the site manager and has weekly meet-ups, she's very knowledgable and will be able to assist you in any way. Please let me know if you have any other questions/concerns. Mahalo, Summer Aloha Erika!

Check out this site: http://ppdinparadise.wordpress.com/

Diane is the site manager and has weekly meet-ups, she’s very knowledgable and will be able to assist you in any way. Please let me know if you have any other questions/concerns.

Mahalo,
Summer

]]> Comment on Post Partum Depression Support by erika schnitzler http://maternitycarechoiceshawaii.wordpress.com/post-partum-depression-support/#comment-68 erika schnitzler Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:29:15 +0000 http://maternitycarechoiceshawaii.wordpress.com/?page_id=35#comment-68 I am currently seeing Dr.Hogan (psychologist) but would like to know if there is more help or another type of help out there. I am currently seeing Dr.Hogan (psychologist) but would like to know if there is more help or another type of help out there.

]]> Comment on Sorry…haven’t been updating! by keikigifts http://maternitycarechoiceshawaii.wordpress.com/2008/10/13/sorryhavent-been-updating/#comment-30 keikigifts Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:37:00 +0000 http://maternitycarechoiceshawaii.wordpress.com/?p=97#comment-30 You are so busy! Wishing you well in the year. You're doing a great job on your blog - passing on wonderful information. You are so busy! Wishing you well in the year. You’re doing a great job on your blog – passing on wonderful information.

]]> Comment on Maternity leave by Michelle http://maternitycarechoiceshawaii.wordpress.com/2008/08/01/maternity-leave/#comment-29 Michelle Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:49:28 +0000 http://maternitycarechoiceshawaii.wordpress.com/?p=69#comment-29 I agree. When pregnant and until a few months ago I was pretty active on the i-am-pregnant.com site. A lot of moms there are from other countries, like Canada and Australia. They talked a lot about their wonderful maternity leave. The US SUCKS. I knew before going on maternity that I would be taking longer. No way was I going back to work just 6 weeks after. Then I ended up taking a year off, which was a blessing. I wish I could stay home longer. I've been blessed to be able to stay home this long, even though I know it stresses out my husband. And especially in this economy where things are so uncertain at the moment. I'm hoping a miracle will happen and I find a great stay at home business. LOL. But unless that happens or we win the megabucks at Vegas, it's back to work. Sometimes I think I'd rather stay in this apt than go back to work. It's not too small, but then we're limited to 1 baby... Sorry, this is going to be a bit of a long comment, but I wanted to comment a little on your other posts. I'm too lazy to go and post it separate. LOL. Let me know if you become a doula or anything. I'd totally trust you with my baby! ;) Before and during my pregnancy I was certain I'd want the epidural and everything. And I don't regret doing it the way I did, but after my experience I'd love to try it naturally the second time. The first wasn't as bad as I thought I would be... The epidural was a nice respite of all the pain I was feeling from horrible contractions that lasted a couple of weeks... But had my contractions not been so bad I may have braved it out the first time. But I will definitely educate myself more the second time around. And I agree that women should prepare their bodies BEFORE getting pregnant.. I actually heard women should be taking prenatals as soon as the're physically able to conceive... And its understandable considering that there are so many unplanned pregnancies out there. I started taking prenatals and quit drinking prior to trying to conceive. And I'm glad I did b/c I didn't have to worry about whether my body was getting enough nutrients or if I had a drink while pregnant, without knowing I was pregnant... Anyway, sorry this is long. But I really admire what you're doing! :) I agree. When pregnant and until a few months ago I was pretty active on the i-am-pregnant.com site. A lot of moms there are from other countries, like Canada and Australia. They talked a lot about their wonderful maternity leave. The US SUCKS. I knew before going on maternity that I would be taking longer. No way was I going back to work just 6 weeks after. Then I ended up taking a year off, which was a blessing. I wish I could stay home longer. I’ve been blessed to be able to stay home this long, even though I know it stresses out my husband. And especially in this economy where things are so uncertain at the moment. I’m hoping a miracle will happen and I find a great stay at home business. LOL. But unless that happens or we win the megabucks at Vegas, it’s back to work. Sometimes I think I’d rather stay in this apt than go back to work. It’s not too small, but then we’re limited to 1 baby…

Sorry, this is going to be a bit of a long comment, but I wanted to comment a little on your other posts. I’m too lazy to go and post it separate. LOL.

Let me know if you become a doula or anything. I’d totally trust you with my baby! ;) Before and during my pregnancy I was certain I’d want the epidural and everything. And I don’t regret doing it the way I did, but after my experience I’d love to try it naturally the second time. The first wasn’t as bad as I thought I would be… The epidural was a nice respite of all the pain I was feeling from horrible contractions that lasted a couple of weeks… But had my contractions not been so bad I may have braved it out the first time. But I will definitely educate myself more the second time around. And I agree that women should prepare their bodies BEFORE getting pregnant.. I actually heard women should be taking prenatals as soon as the’re physically able to conceive… And its understandable considering that there are so many unplanned pregnancies out there. I started taking prenatals and quit drinking prior to trying to conceive. And I’m glad I did b/c I didn’t have to worry about whether my body was getting enough nutrients or if I had a drink while pregnant, without knowing I was pregnant…

Anyway, sorry this is long. But I really admire what you’re doing! :)

]]> Comment on “Spiritual Midwifery” by Ina May Gaskin by *LiLmissMaMa* http://maternitycarechoiceshawaii.wordpress.com/2008/08/31/spiritual-midwifery-by-ina-may-gaskin/#comment-28 *LiLmissMaMa* Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:05:26 +0000 http://maternitycarechoiceshawaii.wordpress.com/?p=88#comment-28 What an awesome opportunity to have a baby at The Farm!!!! What an awesome opportunity to have a baby at The Farm!!!!

]]> Comment on Sorry…haven’t been updating! by *LiLmissMaMa* http://maternitycarechoiceshawaii.wordpress.com/2008/10/13/sorryhavent-been-updating/#comment-27 *LiLmissMaMa* Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:57:44 +0000 http://maternitycarechoiceshawaii.wordpress.com/?p=97#comment-27 midwifery class??? Interesting! I hope you enjoy your time at the Expo. Bye!!!! midwifery class??? Interesting!
I hope you enjoy your time at the Expo.
Bye!!!!

]]> Comment on The Heart of Breastfeeding by asako http://maternitycarechoiceshawaii.wordpress.com/2008/08/09/the-heart-of-breastfeeding/#comment-26 asako Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:07:17 +0000 http://maternitycarechoiceshawaii.wordpress.com/?p=73#comment-26 im not sure what the success rate of breastfeeding is at the hospital i went to but even without a lactation consultant, the nurses there were strong advocates for breastfeeding and never once mentioned formula or supplementing. infact, after dd was born, they immediately asked if i was ready to breastfeed her...i didnt even need to tell them "no supplements." they continually encouraged only offerring the breast which was nice for a change! things here ARE backwards. im a firm believer in breastmilk however you can get it to your baby...i think people just need to be better informed so they can feel confident in the choices they make. im not sure what the success rate of breastfeeding is at the hospital i went to but even without a lactation consultant, the nurses there were strong advocates for breastfeeding and never once mentioned formula or supplementing. infact, after dd was born, they immediately asked if i was ready to breastfeed her…i didnt even need to tell them “no supplements.” they continually encouraged only offerring the breast which was nice for a change! things here ARE backwards. im a firm believer in breastmilk however you can get it to your baby…i think people just need to be better informed so they can feel confident in the choices they make.

]]> Comment on Breastfeeding supplements by asako http://maternitycarechoiceshawaii.wordpress.com/2008/08/13/breastfeeding-supplements/#comment-25 asako Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:02:58 +0000 http://maternitycarechoiceshawaii.wordpress.com/?p=79#comment-25 im so lucky! i read about cup feeding and stuff in my breastfeeding books. luckily, my ped is also very informed and knowledgable and as alternatives to offerring a bottle, she recommended cup/spoon feeding or the use of a medicine dropper. im so lucky! i read about cup feeding and stuff in my breastfeeding books. luckily, my ped is also very informed and knowledgable and as alternatives to offerring a bottle, she recommended cup/spoon feeding or the use of a medicine dropper.

]]> Comment on Cutting the cord by *LiLmissMaMa* http://maternitycarechoiceshawaii.wordpress.com/2008/08/27/cutting-the-cord/#comment-24 *LiLmissMaMa* Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:36:03 +0000 http://maternitycarechoiceshawaii.wordpress.com/?p=86#comment-24 How do you find the books you decide to read???? I ask because there are so many out there.... I never heard of the cord being cut to early. I am so glad you share this information with us because it then prompts people like me to ask my own questions... How do you find the books you decide to read???? I ask because there are so many out there….

I never heard of the cord being cut to early. I am so glad you share this information with us because it then prompts people like me to ask my own questions…

]]> Comment on Learning about Midwifery by *LiLmissMaMa* http://maternitycarechoiceshawaii.wordpress.com/2008/08/19/learning-about-midwifery/#comment-23 *LiLmissMaMa* Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:16:30 +0000 http://maternitycarechoiceshawaii.wordpress.com/?p=81#comment-23 Shuck a lucks but the link does not work.... Shuck a lucks but the link does not work….

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