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Expert: - 4/9/2008


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hello there my name is Christine Baker i was born on 16/09/1991 in Campbelltown NSW i just recently had a miscarriage 3 months ago and i was just wondering if you'd be able to tell me if and when i will have a child(ren)thanks for your time hope to hear back

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Christine,

First of all, I'm so sorry for your loss.  Usually it is possible to conceive soon after a miscarriage unless other fertility problems are present.  Most doctors will advise waiting a month or two after a miscarriage for your hormone levels to stabilize before trying again to conceive.

In any case, you're still quite young at only 16.  You have plenty of time to start a family.  Take all the time you need.


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Catherine

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Catherine Beier MS CBE

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I can provide evidence-based information and current research findings concerning childbirth and pregnancy. My specializations include natural childbirth, pregnancy and birth interventions, fetal positioning, labor induction, choosing a care provider, midwives, homebirth, unassisted birth, natural pain relief, medications in pregnancy and birth, informed consent, understanding the risks and benefits of childbirth choices, doulas, waterbirth, childbirth methods, childbirth education classes, cesarean section, and VBAC.

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I have been a childbirth educator, mother, author, public speaker, researcher, and birth advocate for the past 9 years. I am also the author of Giving Birth Naturally, a site dedicated to natural childbirth and pregnancy information. I publish evidence-based articles on pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, and post-partum care. I'm also a mother of three children, two daughters and one son all born naturally. To learn more about what normal birth looks like, view the natural childbirth video of my son being born at home unassisted.

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My book, Birth Outside the Box, was published in 2007.

Education/Credentials
I hold a Master's degree in communication disorders with an emphasis in child development. I am also an independent childbirth educator.

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