Calling all home birthers!

Re: Calling all home birthers!

• barrelocarol member

  July 2017

  I'm set on a home birth bc I don't have confidence I can vbac at hospitals near me given their policies. 
  
  This will be my first home birth. 
  
  I had a fine hospital experience, but the hospital setting just wasn't for me and just didn't jive with me. 
  
  I need to hear your personal experiences. I need to hear what you wish you knew or would have done differently. 

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• Gingermom15 member

  July 2017

  My mom had my youngest 3 siblings via home birth. She was more comfortable and recovered so much quicker. I would consider home birth if I didn't for sure need a repeat CS. 
  Best of luck in this adventure! It can be a great thing 

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• bettyvonsomethingstein member

  July 2017 edited July 2017

  @barrelocarol, I think home births are great with the right support.  I also think vbacs are amazing and empowering.  I cannot imagine the two together, and the thought makes me somewhat fearful.  I'm not meaning to be insulting in any way, just speaking from my own experiences.  
  
  I had a hospital vbac my last pregnancy, and it was absolutely amazing, BUT I needed a lot of support to get me through it, from the nurses, the doctors, my husband, and I also had a doula.  They monitored me and the baby every step of the way through what was a very long and difficult journey, and in the end I got through it with no interventions.  I can't imagine doing it  without that kind of support!

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• barrelocarol member

  July 2017

  @bettyvonsomethingstein Not insulting...I love what you said about the support. And that's AWESOME that you had such a powerful birth! I love hearing people's personal experiences.
  
  Not digging my hospital, but I needed way more support than I got. I got zero breathing help and multiple requests for interventions, which stole a piece of my strength every time they asked. 
  
  My midwife specializes in home vbacs. One of her patients did a home vbac after 4 csections (shocked shocked face)!! I read that and felt so empowered. 
  
  I think you're right about having a team in place. I plan on finding a doula, prepping my husband (or telling him to go in the other room, whatever works lol) and practising mindfulness techniques. 
  
  Yikes! Sorry for writing so much! I'm done!
  
  

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