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I haven't had a c-section and I'm not a nurse, but I have heard a few things from friends and relatives who've had c-sections. They all second the use of "Boppy"-type pillows. Also, my cousin (who had a c-section for breech -- from what I understand...

Thanks, SmilingBluEyes! I promise, I'll work very hard to contain myself to only that which I know, which would be sheerly anecdotal and of a rather narrow range at that

Speaking for myself (because I'm not a medical professional and can only speak from my own experience), I am one of the world's worst pushers. My first child was born in the hospital, I had an epidural -- I'm not sure what qualifies for "dense," but...

I guess I was meant to check this board today... I've been lurking here for quite some time, but this is my first post. I taught English at the middle and high school levels for six years. I adored teaching, but I had the same concerns you are expr...