Homebirth General Discussion #20

[Tegam]

Artechim: I can't imagine how much it would change if it were free. sadly i think that the cost rules so many people out so early on that they don't even have time to research why it could possibly be worth it. Last night another one of the nurses said "but its so expensive you may as well have an OB" I said " But with an ob you get the birth they choose not the birth you deserve" She actually said "Good point". I was glad that i was brave enough to bring it up as the other pregnant nurse ended up getting my midwifes details as she is 34 weeks and the hospital is talking about an induction at 39 weeks just because she is GD! Not fair. Sometimes its worth the good fight and sometimes its better to internalise our choices

[Cassius2]

I loved telling people that 'baby will be born at home' I think also that i dont 'look' hippy or whatnot would really rattle people lol. I have also always been quite confident in the choice and have always seen it as a valid option (even when i felt that it wasnt for me prior to DD1s birth). so when i tell people I tell it in the same tone etc that one would say which hospital they are booked into. it was interesting as because i never treated as something different it or anything, people would be shocked but then forced to accept it as normal as well haha. love it.

phy: that's a bummer that your DH doesnt see it as worth it. financing a HB can be really tough. but i suppose you need to ask yourselves if that 5K fee includes her total support come what may. For me, that 5K will be ESPECIALLY worth it if the need for transfer arose. TBH i have NO IDEA how i would of coped being at the RWH without their support and advice...