Homebirth General Discussion #1

[michelle_j_r]

Thanks, Trish. There are 3 MWs in Port that i know of (incl Victoria, as i have heard of her even though i have not met her). I think i am pretty happy with our choice, but thanks for the offer.

We are also planning a water birth. I have not bought the pool yet (no rush) but i am looking forward to seeing how it works and giving it a test run over xmas. My son was posterior and the only thing that relieved the pressure was being in water. I should have stayed at home longer in the bath and things would have been easier for me. So even if i don't actually choose to birth in water this time around i want everything in place should i need to.


ETA- Tegan... if you are training to be a doula yourself what makes you fearful of HB?

[petasunn]

I have three children all born at home. I had the same midwife with all three of my children and formed a close bond with her. All my births were completely different, one of mine was a waterbirth, which was beautiful. My last birth was very difficult but the midwife and I worked together and got through it. Would have been devastated if I had to transfer to hospital. My homebirths each cost me $2000 but by the last one it had gone up to $3500 but because I had my previous two children with her she did it for $2500. It is expensive but so worth the effort! The continuity of care and the length of the visits just does not compare to anything else. If you are not sure about a homebirth I would recommend hiring a private midwife to support you in hospital. A friend of mine did that and it worked out really well for her.