Homebirth General Discussion #5

[LionsandBears]

DS was a planned homebirth with hospital transfer. I think it shows the importance of having an IM as advocate, as well as the difference preparing for a natural birth makes, even when you transfer. Also, homebirth doesnt mean, crunchy hippies who avoid medicine at all costs. In our case, transfer was the sensible option given we had a preterm labour and breech baby.

[onthefly]

You're right, of course.

[Tegam]

Very right Tash.... You also forgot the weed smoking, tree hugger

[meow]

I like tree hugging. Just sayin'.

[LionsandBears]

Very right Tash.... You also forgot the weed smoking, tree hugger

I cannot confirm or deny this at all

PZ - You have a great big bath in your living room! Chuck some water in it and splash around Feeling sick of being pregnant is perfectly normal, nothing wrong with feeling like this. Just know it's part of the normal process, so there's no need to act on it. Just breathe through it.
Babies are born on their birthdays. Bub has magic powers and will trigger labour when she's ready. Meanwhile, rest up, read a book, have lots of naps, get a pedicure, do some squats to practice. You don't bub to come before next Sunday anyway Imagine a great big bubble of peace all around you that no negativity can get through. Go into lala land and close the door on anything else.

[Cassius2]

I second tash on this one... Get in that birth pool woman. Fill it up, jump in with your husband watch some Telly!
Whenever I wondered when Marta was going to come I used do some of my calmbirth stuff and visualize this last little time with her in my belly getting fat and gorgeous and then visualizing my womb holding her so perfectly, while my cervix was softening and getting ready. Bellyrubs are a must!

[Tegam]

Now i take a breath and say it quickly so its less painless....

Im taking a break from BB, im actually going to ban myself.

Time to re focus my energies, prioritise my time.....


PZ ive asked Em to sms me with your news if you happen to birth before im back. Enjoy your journey, i look forward to hearing about Isla's arrival!

[LionsandBears]

Tegam. We'll miss you. I understand that need to withdraw sometimes and bb addiction can be hard too.

Enjoy your time and come back refreshed when you're ready.