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Jen did you sister just recently have a bad birth experience? Weren't we just talking about her a few weeks ago in here? That you thought she would have a good birth? Or am I mixed up with someone else???
I'm so sorry for both your sisters!
I just hate that even with a report the media mix stuff up that much that you never can find out the facts and decide for yourself! I love how thorough they are about the Hb but the little face of equipment failing is over looked.....
Yeah, unfortunately my second sister to give birth was through a hospital in Brisbane that is quite renowned for its intervention. She was very well-informed and well-educated on birth, was going through the midwifery program (set up in preparation for the new birth centre being built). I'm not sure of the details, but at 12 days past her EDD she went in to be induced. I imagine she faced some pressure from hospital protocol past 10 days over. She ended up with an emergency c/s under GA and a baby in ICU early the following morning. :( They are both at home now and doing well. Bfing is going well too. I am sad for my sister, especially since she didn't get to hold her baby for about 12 hrs and then wasn't with her for over 24 hrs. But I haven't gone into the details with her, just happy with how well they seem to be doing at home (which is probably where most mums and babies should STAY!).
Her bub was only 7lb at birth, and although I know the women in my family all have teeny tiny new babies (my own barely make 6 lbs!) I think this is an indication that she was not 'overdue' but still well within the realms of normal gestation.
My conclusion is that pg women and women in labour should stay away from hospital as long as possible! My patience for hearing about medical management of pg and labour where it is not required is running very thin.
The outcome of both of my sisters' births has, however, stopped my Mum from going on about how you can have a good birth in hospital (she felt a little threatened when I took her to the Face of Birth premiere). I have told her things have changed for the worse in the last 30 years. She can't deny it when of her four grandchildren's births, the three in hospital have all been c/s and the one born at home involved no drama and the best possible outcome for mum and bub. You may be able to have a good birth in hospital, but it's no longer the norm. From where I'm standing it looks like a miracle. And by 'good' birth, I don't mean only that the baby came out of your vagina, which in itself is becoming a 50/50 proposition at a lot of hospitals.
On a positive note (let me step down off my soap box!), I completed a HBAC survey for someone who presented at the Midwife's conf in Tasmania last month and she sent me her presentation. She interviewed/surveyed 53 women who planned HBACs. The stats speak for themselves. 83% successfully birthed at home with no complications, 17% transferred to hospital, but of these another 4% had VBACs. So of women planning a HBAC (and not all used an IM, some had just doula or freebirth plans), only 13% had a repeat c/s. Compare that to the successful VBAC rate at my local hospitals - 16% successful VBAC rate at the public hospital and 6% successful VBAC rate at the private hospital.
Kinda makes planning a VBAC a no-brainer...
If you'd like to see her presentation, PM me. She sent us all a copy.
Wow, they are awesome stats Jen!!! :) Will they be published anywhere?
I'll email it to you, Kel. I assume because they were presented at the conf and emailed to all and sundry, that's pretty much publication. You could probably contact her and ask her if she'd be happy for you to publish them on BB too.
https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/showthread.php?t=184027
Awesome, thanks Jen x
Wow, Jen, some great figures there. It's just a shame that vbac is considered high risk so many women are warned against HB *rolls eyes*
Well I'm still here :) not much to report. Have been getting more contractions that feel more than BH... So my body is definitely gearing up... But for when... *shrugs*
Kell, any news from you :) I understand you are now beyond that stupid 40 week mark... Gee I despise EDDs! Anyway, hope you are feeling well :)
Yup still here.
Thinking of you Tanya and Kelly. It's time to start lighting candles, rubbing crystals and welcoming those babies into your hearts and hearths. So exciting!!
Hiya girls.
Still here. Bit quiet ATM. 15 weeks tomorrow!! It's speeding along nicely!!
Jen - Those stats are great! Great for women wanting HBAC/VBAC's.
Kelly - Not long now!!
Tanya - Getting close for you too now! I can't wait to be at that point. To finally hold my own babe in my arms.
Hi Everyone else! xx
Well it looks like we're moving back to Townsville in December. I'll be about 35 weeks so it's gonna be interesting.
Not much else to report!
xx
Thinking of Tanya and Kelly as your bodies and babies spend these last important days preparing for what will be wonderful births. I really think our society has grown so impatient and mistrustful of our bodies, abilities and what has worked for a very long time. Baking your baby now and let things move at their own pace is just as important now as at any other stage in pg. I'm excited for both of you that you get to give birth soon!
Sara, do you know of any IMs in Townsville? I grew up there and still have a couple of close friends I visit now and then.
Hi girls!
Sara: I am a wee bit jealous of the move to townsville! My mum lives up there and I do dream of being back in the tropics...maybe not at 35 weeks pregnant though lol. Make sure you get a place with aircon :lol:
Tanya and Kelly: yes, seconding and thirding what the others have said: sending you birth blessings and calm reassurance in these final moments of pregnancy xx a special, unique time...
Just dropping in to wish Tanya & Kelly all the best, will be stalking!!
Peace x
Thank you for the well wishes everyone, gosh I still remember poking my head in here for the first time! As I have posted on my FB wall, dont get too excited if I get quiet, my man has decided to start leave as of tomorrow so we're going to have some R&R time which we both need very much. I'll update you all with any news though - how could I not?
I wont feel envious of my clients any more because i'll get the chance to do it myself now ;)
Thank you to all of you for your support, advice and wisdom on my journey to my first home water birth... Really appreciate it! Xxx
Oh what a special time you ladies are about to have!
Happy birthing.
Remember your babies are LEOs so they will only come when they are ready. Strong willed beautiful babies.
Leo's rock!
I'm not biased or anything :D
Time for a new thread. You can find it HERE