Yeah she is really good Ash. I knew I wanted her well before I was pregnant even tho I had only met her once. She was the perfect mix of clinical skill combined with trust in birth. DH didn't feel comfortable with a "hippy homebirth MW", so despite the fact that she really is a bit of a hippy, the fact that she did all her notes on an iPad and "looked normal", really helped win him over, lol! That an the fact that she was a POM like he is made him feel more comfy. He told her at our last catch up on sat that he thought she had been perfect for us. A lovely endorsement from him really. . Nearly done with the story. Just got DH to go ova it And edit it a bit.
Bella, that is great that you found the perfect MW for you and DH.
Thanks also for your comments re: my fears. I usually don't carry fears or anxieties in to my labour, thankfully. I just have them before hand from time to time. I don't know why I have 'fixated' on the PPH one. I have no history of it. My MW spoke to me about the importance of maintaining adequate zinc and ferritin levels- which I have under control now. She said that the fact that this is my 4th bub does not necessarily put me at risk. I am descended from a long line of worriers! I'll blame that.
I am thankful that my homebirths have been without fear. I assume this one will be the same. Once I get in to my groove there is no space for fear. I'll just get all my worries out of the way now!
'Birth Matters' the magazine from the Maternity Coalition had a good article on what one woman and her midwife did during pregnancy to prevent/reduce PPH at birth. I can scan it & e-mail if you want a read.
That's a very kind offer HotI, thank you. I'll PM you my email address. No pressure though. If you don't get around to it- that's ok. You've got a lot on - like, having a baby!
. Nearly done with the story. Just got DH to go ova it And edit it a bit.
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