Homebirth General Discussion #2

[onthefly]

I do know that all of the unfortunate things that happened could have happened in the hospital but they would have been accepted in the hospital ITMS. People are so quick to blame the homebirth but they wouldn't think twice if these things happened in the hospital.

So true!
Your MCHN sounds great - glad you're feeling a little better.

[Cassius2]

Hi girls!

Stoked: i have to agree with the other posters and say that those problems post birth can and do happen in any setting (whether home or hossy). but like you said, if they happen in a hossy there is an acceptance that things can go haywire, but if they happen in a homebirth it's because we are 'reckless'. I hope that this next birth experience can bring healing for you, as i am sure it will

AFM: things travelling well here pregnancy wise. bubbity boo is growing and squirming, and i am now entering the phase of uncomfortable sleep and midnight insomnia (oh the joys lol). I am away from Melbourbe atm and just heard some upsetting news taht my good friend (who was planning a homebirth) went into labour and within the hour baby was born. apparently it was so fast that she couldnt move from where the first contraction started and she had her two young boys there and wasnt able to really shield them from what was happening. poor bubby came out but was struggling to breathe. luckily the midiwife lives just down the road and was able to call the ambulance and both mum and bub are now in ICU. i am guessing that because of the crazy fast birth they are both being treated for shock?? i dont have details as (of course) it has only just happened and i am so far away at the moment. i am so worried about her and her baby boy. i will be back in melbourne on saturday and will give the mobile a call...that way they can screen who is calling and choose to answer if they want??? do you think this would be ok? (we are very close friends).

[onthefly]

Wow. That's fast! Hope she and bubs are well and home soon. I think calling them would be fine, especially if you are close. Maybe even tomorrow - do you have her partner's number?

[Cassius2]

Marcellus: thankfully when i got home they left messages and we were able to have a good long chat. things are much worse than i thought but baby Sam seems to be a fighter, and no matter what is a precious little boy who is loved to bits. it is turning out that although the birth was quick it wasnt the issue. they think that he might have congenital factors at play. but it's all so early and they are just working on keeping him calm and happy and rested while they run the tests. i just want to give my friend a big big hug. she is a beautiful mumma and this must be hard. thanks for the well wishes for them

[meow]

Oh Cassius what a scary time for your friends. And for you- I know when you are close, the uncertainty for little Sam would be very hard for you too.

I'm glad you are feeling better stoked. It's such a bugger we have to even have these doubts placed on us in our society.

[onthefly]

What a worrying time for your friend and her family! Hope you can give her that big hug soon - I'm sure she'll appreciate it.

[onthefly]

Me again!
Had my booking visit today and all is well so I guess I'm officially having a homebirth. Also had a quick listen to the heartbeat, which was nice.
Hope you're all doing well