My friend had her first HB 18 months ago with her DS, assisted by her awesome MW.
She's now pregnant again & due early Feb & planning another HB. She has her MW on call, but is thinking it might have to be unassisted this time. She just doesn't have the money to pay this time around.
So we were discussing it today & she's educated & experienced. Knows what she's in for, what to prepare for & what to look out for, but she was also saying she's a bit nervy about the whole unassisted part.
I did remind her that she knows what to look out for & that babies are born accidentally at home & on road sides every day unassisted. That she's not silly & (hopefully) won't take any silly risks.
We talked about the whole worst that can happen is 15 minutes waiting for an ambulance when even in hossy an emergency c/s can have you waiting an hour or more anyway.
What else is there I can say that will help ease her mind? Being her 4th child & an uncomplicated pregnancy so far I'm thinking the only thing that could cause problems is her stressing & not being able to relax.
At the same time I have no doubts in my mind at all that she can & will do this unassisted.