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• Hi. I was hoping you can share with me my options for cesarean deliveries. I am hoping for a natural Bradley birth, but my baby is breech (right now). If he doesn't flip, then I will elect to have a section. I'd like to be able to promote bonding, breastfeeding, wait until the cord stops pulsing until cutting it, and other options I would have chosen with a Bradley birth. Can you tell me if this is possible and what my options are. Many thanks for your help.
  Veronica, Rockville, MD
• Hi, I have no insurance because I am going to school out of state. I was unable to apply for a medical aid program any earlier. I just applied to the gray zone maternity program and was told it would take up to 30 days to process my application. My due date is January 20th. Does Shady Grove Adventist Hospital have any financial aid programs for pregnant, uninsured women? How much does a normal delivery cost without insurance? Thank you very much.
  Nina, Rockville, MD
• Hi, I am currently using an OB doctor that is not affiliated with Shady Grove Adventist Hospital and was wondering if I could still deliver my baby in the hospital by an On-call OB doctor? Thanks.
  Cathy, Bethesda, MD
• I am the mother of three girls. I'm planning on having another baby and I really want a baby boy. Please tell me what I can do to make me successful. Can I do IVF or what is your advice?
  Promiseogba, Silver Spring, MD
• If I was visiting from outside the mainland and had their medicaid card would I be able to use it?
  Cecilia, Riverdale, MD