Homebirth General Discussion #6

[Cassius2]

I had a backup midwife and a midwife that was my friend that came along at the same time as my primary midwife. i think it was a good idea as my primary midwife was attending a birth up in the mountains when i went into labour. thankfully she made it, but yeah, it was good to know that i had someone there JIC to come and attend.

and because of my past history i made my back up midwife attend the 36 week birth planning appt and also made sure that i chatted to her at the meet the midwives sessions throughout the pregnancy. i needed to know her and for her to know me so that i could keep my head screwed on if she did have to come in an emergency.

[Artechim]

HotI, I would go for a back up midwife just in case. You don't want your only midwife to be coughing up a lung over your newborn or being called away for some reason when you need her.
I have had my last two appointments with the alternate midwife JIC she is rostered on for the birth - they do 4 on/4 off roster.

I think everything is set now, just waiting for baby to come. The birthing pool is set up, it is massive! I had a chat to the midwife today about being left alone because last time I found it really hard to come out of my little world to bother talking to other people and she is happy just to leave me to it.

[Tegam]

I think everything is set now, just waiting for baby to come. .

Happy birthing!