Homebirth General Discussion #1

[Tegam]

Oh Bec, what a horrible time you have had! I hope that you did get and are still getting the support you need. Like someone else said, i dont think that there is a homebirther out there that has not heard EVERY bad or negative story out there. Like you yourself claim, you were young fit and the perfect candidate. You were also probably well educated and informed.

I ask with the biggest respect but what were you hoping from your post? To stop others from homebirthing or to just open a line of support. Because we (the BB community) are very tight and will be there every step of the way if you need it.

I suggest you go to the debreifing site and tell your story as many times as you need to.

I would also ask that you respect others informed decisions. None of us take birthing lightly and we are all doing what is right for our families.

I hope that this next birth allows you to forgive yourself for all those things that were out of your control.

[aprel]

hi everyone,

i just wanted to jump in and introduce myself, after a traumatic m/c in june, i'm very happily pregnant again with a good heartbeat and healthy first scan... phew

I'm really lucky to be involved in the Sunshine Hospital Homebirth program starting this year, where i'll get continunity of care with the same midwive (including if transfer if necessary) all for free!!!

thank you sunshine for being one of the more progressive hospitals in melbourne.... it's too scary to think where we would be without proper choices for birthing in this country. Got to keep up the fight to keep homebirthing alive in this country.

I'm sorry for your tramautic story, bec, I hope you find the comfort and support you need.