Homebirth General Discussion #6

[Cassius2]

Bella: you are right, it is about the team you have. that is what i liked about in the film the business of being born. that Abby was able to transfer knowing who the face on the other side of the door was going to be (and therefore able to protect her from the disparaging transfer comments that seem to follow).
I am really sorry for your friend . you are onto the right thought process though, i think that it is imperative to be constant and vigilant about what you need to have achieved in any birth process and situation and it is imperative that the birth support team is just that...to support you. we were very thorough in our appointments to really get it home what was acceptable and what wasnt. i had my IM and calmbirth practitioner (and back up midwife) discuss the importance of letting me alone (thankfully my IM was already on board in that respect) to allow the calmbirth full space. and then i threw frederick leboyers "birth without violence" at both of them and told them that we were following that to a tee. it raised a few eyebrows but i didnt care and wouldnt budge lol.

Arte: i havent had a chance yet, but am sending you happy birth blessings for your new little addition who should be making her entrance soon

[Cassius2]

It's my little home-birthed bubba's first birthday today

I cannot believe that one year ago I was embarking on what turned out to be one of *the* most magical and joyous moments that I think i will ever experience...

[Artechim]

Happy Birthday again to beautiful Marta! Have I ever said that I really love her name?

I managed to remember to buy a scented candle to replace the smell of gun cleaning fluid in the birthing room - DH has graciously moved stuff around in The Man Room to fit the pool but the smell of solvent doesn't have much serenity for me

[Tegam]

It's my little home-birthed bubba's first birthday today

I cannot believe that one year ago I was embarking on what turned out to be one of *the* most magical and joyous moments that I think i will ever experience...

WOW a whole year! Happy birthday little Marta.........

[Bella29]

so the goal of getting a private OB on board for back up in case of transfer is proving harder than I thought... So much for optimisim. I had thought that because my gf was able to get care thru this OB that I would be able to as we are both having hb's, but the acronym VBAC appears to be putting them off. So I have written a letter asking them to reconsider and have made an appointment with another OB to see.... last one I asked over the phone whether she would support me where as this one I will ask in person. Not going to lie about the hb, just wish that it wasn't like this... Oh well. shan't let it bother me if I can't get an OB.... So much for collaboration is all I can say.

[HotI]

Bella29, it makes it hard when you know what 'should' be done, but beaurocrasy gets in the way. Hope you can work things out.

I just had an appt with my midwife, so different to the other (FBC) appt. Got tips on diet (to increase protein and iron), how to protect my back /tummy from my tummy seperation and overall just got listened to and respected. ah, i can breathe again...

[Cassius2]

I just had an appt with my midwife, so different to the other (FBC) appt. Got tips on diet (to increase protein and iron), how to protect my back /tummy from my tummy seperation and overall just got listened to and respected. ah, i can breathe again...

and this is what it is all about...love, support and gentle guidance...gotta love it!

[onthefly]

That's great HotI

[HotI]

Australian Premiere

More Business of Being Born

Down on The Farm: Conversations with Legendary Midwife Ina May Gaskin

Follow Executive Producer Ricki Lake and Director Abby Epstein to The Farm Community in Summertown, Tennessee, where pioneer midwife Ina May Gaskin talks candidly about the latest birth trends. Gaskin, who was featured in the original The Business of Being Born, sparked Lake's initial interest in home birth and has continued to inspire the filmmaking duo's advocacy efforts. Also on the journey is pregnant actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, who joins them in getting to know The Farm's famous midwives and touring the picturesque birth cabins situated in the woods.

Guest Speaker:
Kelly Winder

Date/Time:
Thursday 22nd September, 2011
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Venue:
Northcote Town Hall - Room 2
189 High Street, Northcote, Victoria
(MEL 30 E9)

Cost:
$10 - Pre-paid booking
$15 - at the door (numbers pending)

[Jennifer13]

Welcome, sara. Looking forward to hearing all about your pg and homebirth journey. Were your other births at home too?

I have the standard number of appts (every four weeks atm), it's good from a getting-to-know-you POV but TBH last time was the first appt where my m/w actually did anything physical, took my blood pressure and listened to baby's heartbeat. I had the normal scans at 12 and 19 weeks, and apart from going through my history, I don't really feel the need to be that closely monitored. I won't be having the GD test either. Feels more like a cup of tea with a friend to chat about pg than a check up!

[Cassius2]

yeah, that was kinda how our appts were too jennifer . i mean, we did a doppler check as DD1 loved to hear DD2s heart beating away (and then listening to her own heart was also pretty exciting lol). we also did blood pressure and sometimes a quick fundal measurement. and then we would have lunch together (DH planned to be home those days so that he could cook up a storm for Nic ).

I also didnt have the GD testing done, or strep b. the perks of having a homebirth and a close relationship with your IM is that they have the time to spend it with you and bubs post birth and will monitor you and bubs for any signs, something that a hossy just cant manage IYKWIM.