2nd tri

emily0829

I'm visiting from 2nd tri. I posted the below post there, but also wanted to post it here in case any of you lovely bumpies had insight, advice, resources, etc. TIA!

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So I'm really considering having a natural home birth with a midwife as long as my pregnancy continues to be low risk. I am starting to do some research, but I'm interested in who has done this, as well as a few other questions that I probably wouldn't get 100% honest answers from a website.

It would be really great if anyone could point me in the right direction, or even speak to me personally about their home birth experience.

Thanks ladies.

ScissorTailedFlycatcher

I know some really bad stories about home births. I'm not saying don't do it, just really understand the risk.

Also, keep an open mind to a point. I didn't plan on going into PTL at 29 weeks, so I would have been heart broken if I had my mind set on one particular way.

Good luck finding the right info so you can really educate yourself.

mrshutch

I don't know anyone who's given birth outside of a hospital, but for finding a mdwife, you could start by asking your OB's office. I know there are some offices our there who partner w/ midwives. Other than that, perhaps contact a birthing center. Ditto to shortyred about understanding the risks- not trying to be discouraging, but there's a heck of a lot that can happen. I guess as long as you've got an experienced midwife and you're close to a hospital just in case. . .

GL in your search!

Brytany09

another option is having a natural birth with a midwife but in a birthing center. most of these are close to hospitals and i feel like they are safer than home births. just another option. GL in whatever you choose.

emily0829

Thank you!

None of you were discouraging at all. I appreciate the responses. I'm still early on in my research, and I will keep in open mind so as not to be devastated if I have a birth plan I think is set in stone.

Shortyred, I haven't read any of your updates, but I hope you and LO are doing well! I know you've had a rough time lately.

 

WithoutMelissa

There is a great homebirth story on pacingthepanicroom.blogspot.com

 

I'd encourage you to read it!

 

ScissorTailedFlycatcher

emily0829:

Thank you!

None of you were discouraging at all. I appreciate the responses. I'm still early on in my research, and I will keep in open mind so as not to be devastated if I have a birth plan I think is set in stone.

Shortyred, I haven't read any of your updates, but I hope you and LO are doing well! I know you've had a rough time lately.

 

I'm still in the hospital (2.5 weeks later) and they have no idea when LO will come. It'll be okay though. Everyone is prepared on what to do and what to expect. I'm glad I'm in a hospital.

sarahmae8

watch the business of being born and i also recommend the bradley method for childbirth classes. we are not doing a home birth, but the movie and the classes are both very "home birth friendly". i agree with shorty though, you never know what could or might happen. i would wait until you are further along before you make up your mind.