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    Dogtanian: If one more of you supposedly "enlightened ladies" uses the term "exploding vaginas", or anything else equally gynaephobic, I will scream. These are t... more »
    PhillyLass: I have so much sympathy for the squicked out sister in this pic. I don't want to see anyone, anytime, anywhere, ever giving birth. Not a stranger. Not... more »
    vixenatrix: *sigh* Looks like it is time for me to mention once again that dear friends lost their baby during a home-birth due to last-minute unforeseen complica... more »
    clevernamehere: I am more shocked that one of these kids in named Hooks LeBlanc than that his mom gave birth at home. more »
    PhDork: When you zoomed in on the woman in the striped shirt, I thought, "wow, she looks a lot like Amanda White, who I went to college with." I clicked throu... more »
    onwarddouchebagsoldiers: Jessica, 40 hours of labor does not mean 40 hours of screaming. You are overreacting. more »
    jeepgirl: Anyone else out there lose their appetite for breakfast this morning after reading this article?? I mean, who cleans that inflatable tub afterward??? ... more »
    Mrs. Stephen Fry: I don't see anyone here saying, "You should NEVER give birth at home in a pool." I see people saying, "OK, how nice for you, but that's not for me." more »
    OrvinJuicy: I have to say, that I am consistently disappointed in Jezebel every. single. time. a post about birth comes up. I understand the bulk of this communi... more »
    TheFormerJuneBronson: I can't decide where to start with this. I don't mind the idea of a water birth, but think it's patently rude to do it in a crowded apartment building... more »
    St. Francis of a Sissy: You guys all got to see the slideshow, too? Here's a preview: It's nice to see how happy those two look, but I'm sorry, but there's an awful lot of ... more »
    exelizabeth: My aunt is a midwife. I'm going to have a good long talk with her about once a trimester, but as she notes women are generally way over-wroght about p... more »
    Speeble: If i got pregnant I think I'd want a water birth. Maybe not in my apartment but at one of those birthing centers that has the tubs and drainage system... more »
    BlondeGrlz: Just out of curiosity, has anyone tried this "home birth" idea out on their insurance company? Mine would probably collapse in fits of laughter. They'... more »
    iloveorange: Question: isn't there a high chance of the baby drowning?!?! What if it inhales on its way out? more »
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    Manhattan Moms Extol Virtues Of Water Birthing