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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]First of all- CONGRATULATIONS!!! Go wherever you want! Because you did IVF, you will be considered "at-risk" which can be annoying so be prepared. I also didn't know until after the birth that FET babies are typically larger- not as large as my baby was but typically larger. (This is documented in scientific studies.) Just FYI.

I went with the midwives at Medstar because they valued an unmedicated birth and had nitrous (laughing gas) available. I also wanted to be with midwives in a hospital setting in case there was an emergency. It was important to me that there was a good NICU available just in case because my sister had had an emergency birth.

Unfortunately, you can't control much with pregnancy and my FET baby was over 5,000 g (11 lbs)- really great nutrition/exercise here; no GD; my mother had large babies too so we guess it was due to an FET baby + genetics?! I also had an issue with my fluid/cord possibly slipping out so I delivered via c-section, but the midwives were still there to hold my hand in the OR and facilitate skin on skin asap. My baby was admitted to the NICU due to some fluid in the lungs, which they said is a pretty common issue with c-section deliveries. (I wish I had been more prepared since separation is painful!) I hope you get the birth plan you want but try not to be too married to the fantasy birth. It's easy to get your hopes dashed when you create too many expectations that you can't control.

We also did a hypnobirth class which was just ok IMO. From your posting, it sounds like you might like the book "Mindful Birthing." Good luck![/quote]

OP here - I think I might be considered "high risk" anyway...I'm overweight and 37 and while SGF never made me feel old I believe I'd still be considered "advanced maternal age". There's just a lot to consider I guess. Congrats on your baby and thanks for the recommendation of Mindful Birthing - I've not heard of that one![/quote]

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