So, I take it no one has any burning questions.  So here are some ideas for topics:

What is a doula?

What kind of childbirth education class should I look for?

Do I have to take all the prenatal tests (and pay for them)?

Is ultrasound bad for the baby?

What's the difference between a midwife and a doctor?

Does chiropractic help during pregnancy?

Baby is breech and I'm past 34 weeks, is there anything I can do to help baby turn?

Is breastfeeding best? 

What can I do in pregnancy to make labor easier?

What should partners know about labor, delivery and postpartum?

What are Baby Blues?

OK, you might have some good ideas too!  So feel free to add on.  I just don't want to bore everyone so I want to know what you want to learn about so we get YOU valuable information. 

Jamie

Ok... I've injured my back twice. Im currently having back pain and am about 12 wks. I hear some people have bad back labor and was wondering if its worse for people who have back problems to start out with. I know this has nothing to do with the posted subject but it is a question I have.

Hi Rena and Welcome to the group!

I am glad you jumped in!  My reasearch has not shown any direct links between previous back pain and back labor.  The majority of research on back labor indicates that it has to do with poor positioning of the baby.  Just baby facing head down is not adequate to avoid back labor.  If the baby's spine is against your spine  (a posterior position) when labor starts then each contraction bumps your spines together (OUCH!) which is why the babys soft front facing your back is ideal. 

So, you say that's great but I can't make the baby get into a good position or can I?  Yes, you can help and it's great you wrote in at 12 weeks because you have lots of time to help yourself.  To learn about optimal fetal positioning, go to www.spinningbabies.com.  Chiropractic care can help provide additional room in your pelvis which can really help baby to get in a good position and for you to deliver easier. Look for a chiropractor experienced in pregnancy and postpartum. Get yourself a quality, puncture resistant exercise ball and use it to sit on.  This will help with getting the baby in a good spot, help your posture, and when you have the baby you can use it to rock your baby to sleep and burn some calories.  A pregnancy pillow or several pillows between your knees can help while you sleep. 

I hope that helps! 

Thanks! That helps alot.

You're Welcome!  Anything else you want to know about?

Jamie