I had Si at home in around 50min.

Head to the hospital at the first contraction I reckon. If you have good enough support (someone to stay and watch the kids), I wonder if you could be admitted? Someone suggested that to me for my next...

Leave the cord, some don't cut it at all, but leave it attached to the placenta. The ambos should cut it.

You might need to get to a hospy if you've torn, or are bleeding. If you're not sure of anything, won't hurt to head to hospital to get checked out, you can always make it clear that you want to head home the same day if you like.

My papers were done by the hospital when I went in.

The only thing I'd be concerned about is your bleeding, if you tend to bleed afterwards...if the ambos tell you to go in to hospital, perhaps ask them why. Because I felt fine, but my midwife friend (who came just as Si was sliding out) said no, you're torn and bleeding too much. So I wasn't the best judge of my situation then, I'd just had a baby on my own, I felt fine! :P

I would also chat with your doctor/midwives, say I'm NOT planning on a deliberate homebirth. But I DO need to know what to do if it happens. Maybe bring your dh or any other older person who'll be home to that one. They will be able to tell you what to look for.

Perhaps even have two phones, the ambos will want to stay on the phone, perhaps have your child or dh talking to them, and I'd call the hospital and have them on speakerphone. They can tell your dh what to be watching for down the business end of things. My dh delivered Si just fine on his own, but the midwives said, if it happens again, feel free to call us for a bit of guidance.


ETA: WOW Myson! Footling breech on her own!! Amazing!