Home birth mommas

h0peinasmile · May 2014

I am pregnant with #2 and planning an HBAC, I am very excited and feeling very confident in myself. I am asking for any advice and tips and encouragement you have to share.

TIA Ladies.

evelyntaylor · May 2014

I have not had a home birth but a great place for advice would be Birth Without Fear, both the FB page and blog. Good luck!

*LrCg* · May 2014

My first was a homebirth, 2nd was an emergency c-section due to a 80% placenta abruption in my 3rd trimester and then my 3rd was a HBAC (my 4th will also be a HBAC). Honestly, I had no issues/concerns with a VBAC. I like to pass this article on of stats about it to people considering a VBAC: https://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/vbacrisk.html Obviously because I did a homebirth with my first, I was much more comfortable and confident in my body so I knew I could do it again. My only advice would be to sit down with your midwife/provider and go over what prevented a natural birth the first time around and what can be done differently this time around so you are not worried. If you have any concerns/worries at all that can definitely effect/stall your birth. Best wishes!

MandMLeona · May 2014

I've had two homebirths and planning on a third. My first was supposed to happen at a birth center, but she got in a hurry. My second was a planned home birth.

The best advise I can give you is to have your supplies put together early and out in the open so it's obvious for everyone. With our first I was having to try to direct people to what we had when I really wasn't in a place to communicate very well. It was much nicer with our second. Also, review what is where (and what obscure things are called) with your support person. It's so much smoother when you can concentrate on your birth and leave the details up to others.

Beyond that...RELAX. It makes everything so much easier (even though it's sometimes the hardest thing to do).

frasey · May 2014

MandMLeona said:

I've had two homebirths and planning on a third. My first was supposed to happen at a birth center, but she got in a hurry. My second was a planned home birth.
The best advise I can give you is to have your supplies put together early and out in the open so it's obvious for everyone. With our first I was having to try to direct people to what we had when I really wasn't in a place to communicate very well. It was much nicer with our second. Also, review what is where (and what obscure things are called) with your support person. It's so much smoother when you can concentrate on your birth and leave the details up to others.
Beyond that...RELAX. It makes everything so much easier (even though it's sometimes the hardest thing to do).

All of this exactly!!!! Also, see if your midwife will come to your house for a quick appt a few weeks before your due date (maybe the all do this anyways? I dunno) but it helped us that when she got here she knew where our house was, where we kept all the stuff, etc.

Jazibel · May 2014

I just had my second home birth 2 weeks ago, and have really appreciated both birth experiences. I have to agree with PP, that being organized with your supplies, and set up plans is very helpful. And perhaps relying heavily on others to do the set up, and rest once labor starts. My water broke in the morning and contractions didn't really kick off until 5pm. I spent the day chasing my toddler around, puttering and cleaning. By the time 10pm rolled around I was exhausted. :P Next time I'm taking a nap instead ;-)

Your midwives will likely have great suggestions as to supplies and post-partum care, but if your curious about what I had stocked up on PM.

Good luck!!

GH0714 · May 2014

my sister had 2 home birth and they are the most wonderfull birth storied i ever heard. GO FOR IT!

*LrCg* · May 2014

Opps, I just realized something was wrong with my link: here's a link to the same article but different website: https://misskalypso.wordpress.com/2011/06/04/relative-risks-of-uterine-rupture/

Great read for someone doing a VBAC

barnwife · May 2014

I have had 3 amazing HB.

Find a MW that you love. Read about homebirths. My favorite "method" book is Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way by Susan McCutcheon.

Having your supplies ready is important, but your MW will tell you that. (My MW does the 36 week appt. at your house to make sure you are ready with your first LO. Plus, then she knows where you live.)

Find someone to watch your older LO. Be prepared for all eventualities regarding childcare; it could be day or night.

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