Any homebirths as FTMs stories to share?

HRP22 · July 2012

Seems like STMs that are doing home births had their first at a hospital. I'm a FTM, and planning a home birth and would like to have some stories to read.

I'm pretty calm about the whole thing. I think things will go fine. My husband still seems a little worried or fear driven. I'm not sure what he's hearing out there.

perplexed59 · July 2012

I had a home birth with my first. It was great. I had a really quick labour and a good delivery. I did retain my placenta so I was transferred to the hospital. My new daughter stayed at home with my husband and one midwife and I made the trip to the hospital with the other midwife. My husband dressed the baby and brought her to the hospital to meet up with me. Once I delivered my placenta I went home. It was nice to be at home all comfy and no one telling me what to do or how to do it. I loved it and I'm thinking of another home birth with my second. The only thing holding me back is that they say I have a chance of retaining my placenta again.

Mrs.HAW · July 2012

I do not have a home birth story, but a girl from my birth class did! She was a FTM too and planned to have a home birth. She came back to class and told us her story and it was wonderful!!

Her water broke at home and after a fairly long labor with lots of starting and stopping she had a healthy, beautiful baby girl!! You can do it GL!

bandwife · July 2012

I had a home birth as a FTM.

Dare I say it was magical? Unicorns, rainbows, puppies.

I had the birth story up on the boards but it was almost three years ago now. Not sure it is still there. Here are the highlights and such:

- was GBS+ and water broke without any contractions

- did a natural induction method of a smoothie with Verbena and castor oil in it and an acupuncture treatment

- had a doula

- my DH was amazing and so helpful and we never took any birthing classes. Our doula did a birth rehearsal with us and taught him some techniques to help me.

- I laboured overnight in my dimly lit bedroom listening to an awesome play list

- everything was very relaxed and calm

- my DH wasn't so sure about home birth but saw what an amazing experience it was for him and for me and for our baby - now he thinks it is normal and awesome

- I had the best shower of my life about an hour after DS was born. I had the biggest endorphin rush. I felt like I had run a marathon, I was tired but so excited I couldn't sleep. * I have actually run a marathon. Labor was similar.

- it is totally possible to have a home birth as a FTM. Find care providers you are comfortable with, get your DH or partner on board, and let it happen.

My only piece of advice is that I wouldn't tell family and friends about your plans unless they are supportive. We only told our moms our plan after my water broke.

Good luck and PM me if you want any more details.

fellinginlove · July 2012

Awesome thread! I'm really looking forward to FTM stories! I'm planning on having a homebirth and I'm a FTM. So many people seem to think i'm crazy to be having my first one at home, but I'm looking forward to this decision over any other.

Great job, ladies!!!