Yes it is Taryn! They just called and asked if I'd mind if they moved the app to the week after. I used Swans last time. They were fine. I just really didn't want to have to be transferred there as I had heard so many bad stories (as you do!). But as a backup they were fine. I went to KEMH for my first and they were great (mind you that was over ten years ago!) so I was tempted to use them as a backup but thought that, as I'm already about 25 mins from Swans, if an emergency happened I'd rather go to the closest one!
ohhh goodluck with the Midwife today Em! (and AWESOME news on the homebirth plans!!! ).
no real update on my dear friends. i dropped a welcome card for Sam in their letterbox today but didnt knock on the door or anything (they are staying with ILs..closer to hossy). i hope that i wrote the card ok...
Thanks Marcellus! I did a hunt around and found the Australian Unity one, which is a little more exxy than our current helalth fund, but we might be able to drop it back a bit after the birth. Seems like it will at least cover most of the cost. That will make DP happy.
I'd check the health fund's current stance given all the who-hah over HB these days. Not that the fact that IMs can't set insurance should change anything because that's been the case for a while now.
Em that's a great idea. I'd like some stuff to give DP too, to back himself up. I don't think he's prepared/aware that ppl will oppose our decision.
Also, does anyone know which health funds currently provide cover for midwives to attend a homebirth (if any)? Just thought I could do any necessary switching now, when I've got no issues with a waiting period.
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Think of it as knowing your back-up option JIC!
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