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Post by nicannthomas on Jun 6, 2014 18:42:19 GMT
I was desperate to have a home birth with my first son. He ended up being breech so I had to have a c-section. Beforehand I was so upset but once I had him it no longer mattered! I was just pleased he and I were ok. Recently a friend of mine had her baby at home but there were still complications immediately afterwards so she ended up in hospital anyway. It made me wonder, does anyone who plans a home birth actually get a home birth?!
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Post by zoec on Jul 16, 2014 16:30:24 GMT
It does - I had a home birth second time and so did a couple of friends of mine - I think the rates of home birth are higher second time round..
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Post by mrspicklebockle on Jul 16, 2014 18:47:34 GMT
Im sorry that you didn't get the birth you wanted nicannthomas- its frustrating eh?! I also know of several people who had home births, both first and second time round. I heard if you go to Hypnobirthing classes then you are more likely to get the birth that you want. I have no idea where I heard that or if its got any evidence to back up the claim. It might just be hearsay. Either way its got me thinking for my 2nd that I'll give it a whirl.
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Post by nicannthomas on Jul 17, 2014 20:41:53 GMT
Thanks for the replies. It's really nice to hear that it does happen! Good luck with home birth 2nd time round mrspicklebockle!
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Post by lilly on Mar 19, 2017 21:10:01 GMT
Wow, ladies .. You are so courageous.. Have nothing but admiration for you here. I would never take a risk to have home birth. Wish all of you great luck if you venture into home birrth again
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Post by mek on Jul 4, 2017 1:33:38 GMT
Yeah, home births are very much common. They are most common especially in remote areas where the ease of accessing medical facilities is very hard. In such circumstances, the lady ends up seeking services of an inexperienced midwife who may not be well knowledgeable on the procedures to follow. Home births are also common in circumstances where the mother is overcome by the pain before getting to the hospital for proper delivery.
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Post by momnikki on Jul 6, 2017 19:40:44 GMT
I also always admire those who have the home birth. It sounds so natural and inspiring. I would never have it myself. I feel like it requires so much knowledge and braveness. It is so much responsibility put on you and your husband as well. What if something goes wrong? I would not survive it, feeling guilty, and stuff. I know it sounds a bit stupid, but I really prefer to be double safe. I always wanted to be a mom, and could not for a long time, so I would not give it a try. But it is inspiring! I am proud of all women here who were brave and responsible enough for that!
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Post by rim on Jul 15, 2017 21:03:51 GMT
Yeah, a home birth is an individual choice. In my case, for instance, my timing to give birth to my first baby was poor. I had hired a midwife to take care of me. Whenever I had a small sensation of pain, I used to call her. I had already made a decision to even call her during my giving birth. This was after the procedure I had undergone at BioTex clinic in Ukraine for IVF egg donation. Going to BioTex was a choice for me since it was cost friendly with very articulate and highly skilled doctors. The same case applies to you. Giving birth at home or in a decent hospital or clinic is also a choice.
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Post by nisha332 on Sept 23, 2017 12:44:48 GMT
Hi dear. I had my first baby at home. It was long and tough (30 hours) ... but I think it would have been longer and perhaps gone down the intervention line in hospital. In the end, my lovely baby was born completely naturally in my own home without any tears or stitches, midwives were gone in 2 hours, I was showered, fed real food and in my own bed half an hour after that. It was lovely. I think if it had been shorter I wouldn't have struggled, but I did find it hard and painful. I stayed active and felt safe and looked after. The midwives were fantastic and it was reassuring that they didn't (couldn't) go anywhere. They were very unobtrusive though and it was very much led by me and how I wanted things to go. I certainly felt independent and listened to. I felt very relaxed and stress-free in the early stages. I got to 7cm before I felt the need to call them out, though I was on the phone to them before then to inform them my waters had broken, etc. It was nice not having to make the decision of when to go to the hospital. My boyfriend is a huge fan of homebirths now after initially being dubious, I think because he got to help and be involved more than he might have in the hospital. He is a bigger fan than me - I still wonder if a nice pain-free epidural labor might have been better!! No real regrets and will do it again for the second if we have a second (baby is only 15 weeks). I think the main downside is the possibility of transferring whilst in full blown labor, that must be tough. For expert advice, we always prefer Lotus Clinic in Ukraine.
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