Homebirth General Discussion #14

I have yet to see a positive HB story in the mainstream media full stop. which is funny considering that HB success rates far outstrip hospital success rates. ah well.

Teni: do your research on the arnica too. there are some that are not as effective as others (dosage wise) and you want to make sure that you have the right amount. i would ask Kelly at your next appt what dosage they recommend and then go from there :)

Cricket: i dont think the RLT would negatively impact on PPH or suchwhat. My understanding is that it is not recommended so much for women who have had 3 or more babies simply due to risk of precipitate labour (super fast). I was recommended not to take it after DD2s birth as it was under 2 hours. and DD3s even without the RLT was 1h50mins lol. Definately go the arnica! i would recommend a first dose of 200ch and then a second dose the following day of 30ch (that's what i was told would be good). means you have to buy two different lots but seriously it is the best stuff to have around the house for any bumps and bruises. even for babies and kids. i give it to our kids when they take a tumble as it really reduces swelling and bruising.

Also, i remember seeing on Etsy that you can get girls to make up postpartum teas that can help...being that you are over that way it would be awesome to get some! here in Oz we have blissful herbs but not sure on import restrictions.

I highly recommend a herbal suppliment called 5W, I have seen it used on women who had previous PPH's, "grand multi" and go on to have very normal blood loss. It is from NZ and you have to order it from there but it is definitely worth it.

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Thanks for the info on RLT, girls. I will definitely stay away from it! My uterus is efficient enough, considering my first active labour with DD2 was under 3 hrs. Arnica I did take afterwards, but not immediately. Will bear it in mind. From memory my blood loss was less than 500 mL, but I'd have to check my notes to know. Isn't it great that you get all your medical stuff when you have a HB, without even asking.

I'm going to drink RLT by the bucket load then haha

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I highly recommend a herbal suppliment called 5W, I have seen it used on women who had previous PPH's, "grand multi" and go on to have very normal blood loss. It is from NZ and you have to order it from there but it is definitely worth it.

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I'll check into that - thanks!

And I don't need my labour made much more efficient either - the last few have all been under 3 hr, by the time the "real thing" actually starts. Guess I'll forgo the RLT. :) Are there any contraindications for arnica?

I looked into that 5W stuff - I'd never heard of it before. I think its basically the same as the stuff I get from the Meher Clinic on the Sunshine Coast, they have a pregnancy and birthing kit - and you get stuff to take before the birth, during birth, and after birth.

I took the pre birth stuff last time, although I don't think I was very good with taking anything during birth and after birth.

Does everyone think I should take RLT this time around? DD2 was a 13 hour labour but only 4 hours active - and DD3 was a 7 hour labour but only 2 hours active. So I guess it appears that my uterus takes time to warm up a little? Maybe they would have been heaps longer if I didn't take the RLT? Argh now I'm all confused.

Cricket - I don't know anything about Arnica so I can't help you out on that one!

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Shared eenee, thanks :)

Shared as well. I'm not sure whether I'll watch or not, it's likely going to stressor out way too much, I don't see the point.

Yeah, there's no way I'm watching. I could hardly handle the preview. Plus it looks like I'm stuck at my mum's and I definitely don't want her to see it :wall:

i have heard both of these women speak about the human rights violations that occurred after they lost their babies. Heartbreaking stuff. I was hoping that if they were involved in this show that their stories may be told sensitively and appropriately, but reading the letter it seems they are being screwed over again. disgraceful.

Gah how aggravating!

If anyone does watch, let us know how it goes. IF it even goes to air...

I just watched and am left with feeling so much honour for these strong women.

They were set up, misled and misrepresented - simple.

The reporter clearly used these families stories to create fear and draw more negative publicity to home birth, home birth midwives and the legal cases surrounding the families.

Not watching, I'm now into the zone of focusing on the positive. This is the kind of thing I can handle better when not pg. but thanks for sharing. I hope things have improved for HB by the time our DDs or DsIL are preparing to give birth. Or sooner, preferably.

I am so deeply saddened that these women are having mud flung at them AGAIN. We should be able to swear on here.

Every time I sit in "my chair" in the lounge, I get the warm and fuzzies, thinking "this is where I want to give birth" :heartbeat: Where with Amelia and Ianto I was resigned to letting someone else choose where I went and what I did, this time it's my choice. How amazing is that?! I haven't had this much of a say over an important event in my life since my wedding :lol:

When do you reckon is a good time to start stuff like pregnancy yoga, rolling on my fitball, etc? I don't want to start too early and have it get boring, but I don't want to start too late and get no benefit... I keep wishing this pregnancy away and wishing it was later on :redface: I don't like waiting for things :p