Does any one know if im eligable for the epidural when i give birth?
Everyone woman having a baby is offered the epidural and all insurances cover it because it is part of birth in many cases. So yes if you want the epidural then you can ask for it, if you aren't 7-8 cm or more then they will give it to you.
Do you think doctor care during pregnancy is important?
I have heard of a lot of women who decline doctor care when pregnant. Their excuse is they want it 'completely natural" and that "women have been having babies without doctors for centuries". My opinion is, while they did have babies without docs for a while, there were also more still borns and dead mothers. I just don't understand why someone would decline a doctor (or midwife), tests, ultrasounds, and anything possible to ensure that their baby is born healthy. I'm not talking about women who use midwifes or the ones who do home births in general, but the ones who don't care to see anyone. This makes no sense to me when research has shown that proper medical care is essential to a healthy delivery and newborn. Anyway, for those of you who decline medical help, I just want to know your reasoning and opinions. Oh, and on a side note, I taught my almost 4 month old how to high five. lol. Now if you hold up your hand and say "give me five" she smacks your hand. lol. So cute!
When does fertility start to decrease?
I'm 28 now and have one beautiful daughter. But, we're not planning to have another child anytime soon for a number of reasons. But, there is a part of me that still wants to have another (biological) child. So, at what age do the chances of getting pregnant start to fall or drop dramatically? What are the chances of getting pregnant past 35 w/o the use of any fertility treatments? Does anyone know where I can find reliable information or statistics??? Thanks in advance for taking the time to answer my question!