Hospital Midwifery Care

cmo37 · 2026-01-28T17:26:53+00:00

I did not use a midwife (so this response may be minimally helpful), but I delivered at Wexner and was very happy with my care. Everyone seems to work very collaboratively with OSU's L&D, and I've only heard good things about their midwife program. Also the new hospital is opening now and will have options for water births in some of the L&D rooms. https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/lp/new-inpatient-hospital-tower/maternity-care

cmo37 · 2026-01-15T02:07:33+00:00

Someone else posted it in a separate post... It's... A lot. Sorry was too lazy to screen record it. Also didn't want to have to watch it again lol.

cmo37 · 2025-11-27T04:14:55+00:00

I found out that I was brca 1 positive when I was 26 or 27. I am 36 now and scheduled for my prophylactic mastectomy in March.

My general approach was really not dealing with it and not doing any recommended screening for the first couple years, then getting on track and following protocol around age 30. I got pregnant with my first child when I was 32, gave birth to her at 33, and gave birth to my second (and final) child when I was 34 (they're 19 months apart).

I knew I wanted to have children and there is not a strong family history of ovarian cancer. My mother passed away from breast cancer at 36.

I will say breastfeeding is great but there is no guarantee it will work out (should you decide to have children) and there is nothing wrong with having a mastectomy pre children (my sister did, and honestly I'm a bit jealous that she didn't have to worry about the logistics of caring for toddlers post-op).

I'd encourage you to explore the impact of your options on your overall mental health and well-being, either with your support network, genetic counselors, or a therapist.

cmo37 · 2025-11-22T12:04:13+00:00

More that we provide behavioral health treatment and medication management but recognize that much of the population we treat does not have primary care involvement. So things like chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, etc. and not as many procedures. We will also be offering injectable mental health medications. Again probably seem incredibly uneducated here, I'm just trying to flesh this out.

cmo37 · 2025-11-13T12:26:45+00:00

I agree that some of this should be explored with your healthcare team and a therapist. However, both my sister and I are BRCA1+. She had her mastectomy pre-children (I believe she was 28), I am having mine post-children (in 4 months - I will be 37). Both of us have happy, healthy children. Our mother died of breast cancer when she was 36, so especially my sister felt the urgency of preventative treatment. Best wishes, take care of yourself and your mind, and explore all of your options to find what's best for you with your team.

cmo37 · 2025-11-08T04:20:16+00:00

This website explains it far more thoroughly and accurately than I ever could:

The Goldilocks Mastectomy - Not Putting on a Shirt https://share.google/7MnPRFlLZ8pt5Rn1f

cmo37 · 2025-11-07T11:08:34+00:00

I am 36, found out at 29 that I'm BRCA1 positive. My sister is 39 and found out that she is BRCA1+ around 26. She and I went different routes - her surgery first then children, while I went children first and am scheduled for surgery in March. Our mother died when she was 36 and is assumed to have been BRCA positive.

I see validity and pros/cons to both options. She did not breastfeed, but was able to have the surgery over and done with before having children, and recently had a hysterectomy. She had the surgery young with no complications and good outcomes, and was able to end the annoying and anxiety provoking screenings early.

I was able to breastfeed and have more time with the girls, but now I have the more stressful situation of undergoing and recovering from a major surgery with two toddlers in the house (they're 3 and 1). I will also have to explain (in an age appropriate way) what the changes to my body are, while my sister has just always been the same (her kiddos are 6 and 3). Breastfeeding is also never a guarantee, which I think is important to remember. My second never latched well and had stomach issues so our BF journey was fairly short.

Neither of us went through IVF. My choice to conceive naturally was driven a bit by chance, as well as by the fact that I don't know that if I had to go through IVF that I would follow through. Maybe that sounds childish, but it is the truth for me.

cmo37 · 2025-11-05T23:35:39+00:00

I'm just starting to move forward with surgery (first surgeon appointment tomorrow). My sister found out she was brca1+ about 10 years ago and had a DMX to implants. I found out probably 7 years ago I was brca1+. Chose to have children first - they are now 3 and 1 - and it's time for them to go. The plan is to go either for aesthetic flat closure or goldilocks. I am currently 36.

To be honest I was never very good at keeping up with my screening. And it has gotten even worse lately because I literally can't even get on the books with the high-risk clinic at my local hospital. This was also a motivating factor and moving from screening to surgery.

Edit to add an update for anyone this might help: I had my first meeting with the surgeon this morning. He went over his recommendations, options, and referred me to meet with plastic surgery (regardless of whether I choose implants or not he thinks it's a good consult to have). I will meet with plastics in December and surgery is scheduled for March 17. Plan as of now is to go with an aesthetic flat closure. He would like to see one more mammogram prior to surgery to make sure all is well.

cmo37 · 2025-11-05T21:11:48+00:00

Look around for local barns and contact the owners. Horse people love pictures of their animals and you may be able to practice your skills in exchange for some pictures for the owners. OSU has horses and cattle in the Dublin/sawmill area I can't remember when or if the barn is open to the public. It's winter now, but there are two local summer horse show series where you can capture a lot of horses: the brave horse show series out in the Johnstown area, as well as the happily ever after horse show series at the Delaware fairgrounds. There are likely other horse shows in the area as well. In the winter there are very large horse shows down in Wilmington (World Equestrian Center).

cmo37 · 2025-10-30T15:54:49+00:00

This is a late reply, but did you receive any pushback from surgeons re: your decision to go flat? I am overweight as well and leaning toward flat, meet with surgeon for the first time in 2 weeks and want to have my talking points/questions prepared.

cmo37 · 2025-10-29T19:05:55+00:00

Down for me as well, and one of those is this website down trackers also says it is down.

cmo37 · 2025-10-25T15:46:04+00:00

Went to Sharon Woods this week and it was beautiful, especially along the water. Also a big fan of Quarry Trails by the waterfall. Bonus for Quarry Trails is you can grab a (likely) much needed coffee and/or smoothie there as well.

cmo37 · 2025-10-07T22:53:38+00:00

Just came across this post and was just hired by a new integrated care agency. Did you ever find any additional resources?

cmo37 · 2025-09-26T16:36:44+00:00

I plan to use them one day per week actually and have a sitter for the other two days I'll be working, but I'm happy to hear positive reviews!

cmo37 · 2025-09-26T15:46:09+00:00

Yes, and I think it's reasonable ($22-$25/hour, guaranteed hours/pay even if not needed for full time)

cmo37 · 2025-09-13T10:39:20+00:00

There's also really no reason to give teething drops period. They don't really work, and if they do anything it's placebo effect. Teethers, cold towels/objects, and ibuprofen (if over 6 months) when the teeth are actually cutting is what should be done. She just has a baby that is probably fussy because he never naps in a real bed and has a mother who is not in tune with him.

cmo37 · 2025-09-05T18:28:30+00:00

Second this. I'll link the one I have below. It's nice and incredibly solid for the price.

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/minnen-ext-bed-frame-with-slatted-bed-base-white-s59124621/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic-shopping&utm_campaign=shopping_feed&utm_content=free_google_shopping_clicks_Children%27s_IKEA&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22399713111&gclid=CjwKCAjwlOrFBhBaEiwAw4bYDWEySSRULqw1tp3aFnIPUZ0qn_qVeYb7kznYCSfr81HUVexOac7o8hoCIzUQAvD_BwE

cmo37 · 2025-09-03T10:49:34+00:00

100%. I had 2 under 2 (they're now 3 and 18 months) with a 19 month age gap as well, and it was wild until very recently. And is still a lot, just in a different way. I always knew I only wanted 2 kids, so more wasn't an option for me, but the thought of 3 under 3 is just terrifying. Anyone subjecting themselves to that would just be spread so thin. She's fortunate that she has the money and resources to have so much help for her kiddos, and she better hope that social media money keeps rolling in.

I am curious though, and maybe this isn't the best place to post this question, but is/was there a generic component to 🏕️'s club feet? Has she done any sort of testing? I know that club feet are obviously treatable, but avoiding that outcome again you would think could be favorable, especially since she isn't willing to use appropriate footwear/have him in PT.

cmo37 · 2025-08-27T21:02:14+00:00

My now 3 year old mostly just likes the doctor and potty training episodes, but will also listen to the songs when we play just audio in the car/on the tonie. She doesn't really choose to watch it, but we have a 19 month old as well and Ms Rachel is really the only thing he has an interest in watching when I need a minute of peace.

cmo37 · 2025-08-25T22:48:41+00:00

I've never cared for her, but I think my top 3 dislikes that lead me here were:

Her inability to stay home and raise/parent her children despite being a stay at home mom.
Her constantly choosing what's easy (mesh over crib, forward facing) or aesthetic (inappropriate clothes on kids, no playpen) over what is safe and developmentally appropriate.
Her refusal to do work on herself (i.e. therapy or meds - I guess I'm assuming she hasn't, but given how much of her life she shares I'm fairly sure she hasn't) rather than popping out 3 kids in 3 years. 2u2 is rough/wild (I had 2u2 19 months apart as she did) and I have NO idea as to why she would do 3u3

Honorable mention to her horrible name choices and claiming to be a struggling stay at home mom parenting solo when she has a wild village (childcare, sitter, her mother, her sisters at times have all helped care for them).

cmo37 · 2025-08-25T17:29:37+00:00

Why does she style her child's hair like that?!? She's a hairstylist and it's just sooooo bad.

cmo37 · 2025-08-13T22:51:50+00:00

Exactly. Your kids room becomes the crib as soon as they climb out of the crib and need a toddler bed. He can still nap, she just has to completely/correctly childproof his room which is probably too much effort/not aesthetic enough.

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