Accidental homebirth???

[~Serenity~]

just wondering if anyone has ever not made it to the hospital or things have happened to fast ect....and ended up birthing at home without widwife etc help.....was wondering if there are any tips etc on things you should do or have at the ready if this happens.....after my waters broke with my last he was out in 20 min so would like to have any advice if this happens again but im still at home to take some stress out of the unknown

[The[cookie]Doctor]

You might find this thread helpful, not very old!

http://forums.bellybelly.com.au/foru...homebirth.html

[Ozziehoffy]

I'd probably call an ambulance

Oh and I love your DS 1 name...Malachi was on my list.

[Sequoia]

I'm pretty sure Nelle had an accidental freebirth...

[JellyBean]

I only wish I laboured that quickly so an accidental homebirth was actually viable....
Dialating 3 cms in 3 days is a right PITA.... LOL

[Nelle]

Aww Jellybean! You never know, my first labour was 11 hours.

[Tinks]

A friend of mine had an accidental home birth with twins! One was born in her bathroom before the ambulance got there, her husband delivered the baby and the other was born either in the ambulance or before she got to the ambulance I can't remember but the ambos were there. Both babies were fine although it was a little stressful for her.

[Tobily]

This actually happens more often than you'd think - usually with mums who have already had a baby before.

I guess the thing to remember is that when a baby births so quickly that there is no time to get anywhere or get anyone to you - it generally means that the baby is very well positioned, the body is doing what exactly what it's meant to, and therefore everything will most likely go smoothly. Otherwise the birth wouldn't be happening so efficiently.

The biggest thing is to stay calm, and for your partner to stay calm. The baby is going to come whether you are calm and relaxed, or both screaming your heads off and freaking out...so the first option is always better

I've been in a situation (only once, but it has happened) where I was supporting a planned home birth and the mum literally lived around the corner from me. The baby was coming really quickly (labour was only about an hour from whoa to go) and the midwife got caught in morning peak hour traffic. Because I was close by I got there within 10 minutes of her calling me but there was no one else there except her partner and me when the baby was born - it was a beautiful birth and everything was fine (and he was a 9lb baby . As it is 99% of the time.

It'll be ok.

[~Serenity~]

thanx everyone

tobily my main worry is if the baby doesnt start breathing i will freak out but i guess if you dont cut the cord it will give you extra time as they still get the oxygen from that.....

im usually a frantic screamer lol but gonna try for the more quiet relaxed approach this time as i know its my last chance to get the birth i want

[Leakaledonia]

Hasn't happened to me (30 hour labour but still a homebirth) but from stories I've read it is important to remember to keep the baby warm so maybe have lots of towels handy and heat them beforehand if you get the chance.

[Je$$_84]

This was one of my fears... having bubs either on the way or not even making it to the car... BUT i am not at ease with the idea... even though DP is against it. After DS and our 4 1/2 hour labour i was concerned when preg with our 2nd... BUT i knew i didnt want to be stuck on the bed like i was with DS... I really wanted a home birth with DD or a birthing centre but DP wasa completly against the idea. i was induced with DD after the 1st lot of Gel went in i went from no dilation and bubs not engaged to bubs out in my arms 1 hour 16 mins later. The midwife said i barely pushed and bubs came out. They informed me that next pregnancy i would probably need to come in early JIC.

[BellyBelly]

There are more 'born before arrivals' (BBA's) than planned homebirths recorded. I'd also suggest getting on your hands and knees to get the pressure off the cervix. The likelihood of this happening is very low, 0.4% of births in Vic. Very rare for it to be your first birth also, it would most likely be subsequent births, so of that 0.4% I would say most would be subsequent babies.

I have a feeling I might be having one of these after 2010!!!!