Homebirth General Discussion #14

[HotI]

I guess there are a number of midwives who may not officially support breech homebirth. in current political climate, I understand them not wanting to or being able to talk freely. even here I choose my words carefully when discussing midwives and the practises. I don't think I discussed DS ever changing positions so close to birth until after. my 2 births havebeen at 41 weeks, I am not expecting to go early this time, and I loved not feeling rushed last time because my midwife was ok that he was still working it out. if I think of the birth, I want one midwife. if I think of the pregnancy, I want another. and I want to invite my student, who wasthere last time, but will have graduated by then. is that weird? maybe I just haven't moved on?

[HotI]

has anyone had a look at rhea dhempsey's new book yet? wondering how relevant it is if you have already made the decision to homebirth?

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