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Midwife/Birthing Center...where to start?

smittie417smittie417 member
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Hi all,

 I posted this question on my local board, but it seems slow.  I am currently seeing an OBGYN, but do not have maternity insurance.  I am looking into a midwife for the cost benefits and also the more personal care I would receive.  However, I honestly have no idea where to start.  Please guide me in the right direction, especially with birthing centers.  Thanks!!

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TTC since August 2011 (Me-29, DH-32).
4/28/2012 - SA: 5% motility.
5/21/2012 - SA: same results.
Only shot is IVF (ICSI)
5/31/2012 - HSG: all clear
6/22/2012 - appt with RE, confirmed ICSI is necessary.
8/3/2012 - First IVF Monitoring Appointment
8/17/2012 - Egg Retrieval (retrieved 23 eggs, 3 made it to freezer)
8/18/2012 - OHSS - hospitalized, need to wait one cycle to transfer embryo(s) due to OHSS
8/29/2012 - begin meds for frozen cycle
10/12/2012 - FET one embryo
10/24/2012 - Beta #1: 442
10/26/2012 - Beta #2: 947
10/29/2012 - Beta #3: 2900!
11/15/2012 - first u/s: baby measuring perfect, heart rate is right on target
2/6/2013 - A/S looked perfect. Still team green by choice!
7/6/2013 - Baby girl born after 44 hours of un-medicated labor, 2 hours of pushing, and emergency c-section due to transverse head.  DD was perfectly healthy at 6 pounds, 14 ounces.  We are thrilled!!
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Re: Midwife/Birthing Center...where to start?

  • rwamyettrwamyett member
    Google birthing centers in your area and see what comes up.  Look at their websites and then you can call to set up a tour, meet the midwives, etc.  That would definitely help you decide what you want to do.  I really loved the more personal care I received with my midwives the first time around, and I know I'll get the same great care this time too!  I wish everyone could have a midwife.  :)
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  • MamaMcClearyMamaMcCleary member

    I originally started at an OB/GYN. Didn't receive any support in my natural unmedicated birth choice so I started researching for midwives. I spent my tie googling birth centers and midwives associated with them. U can call the centers directly and ask which midwife practices they primarily work with. I love my midwife and the cost is much nicer and typically will work with you. 

    Also start talking about it to people a lot of people will give you strange looks but a lot of the recommendations I got came this way too from odd people.

    Good Luck 

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  • angelacezangelacez
    I looked up midwives in my area, then went to interview them until one clicked.  It didn't take long.  Make sure you meet in person AND talk on the phone.  I really liked 2 on the phone and liked them a lot but less in person.  I loved one in person but not as much on the phone.  Honestly I love her!  LOL.
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