Jennifer, I had a feeling that might have been the case for other midwives. Unfortunately, being part of the hospitals homebirth program trial, there was no wriggle room on things like meconium. I am very conscious about not being a woman that cries "had too". I've always stressed that I made the decision to transfer, I'm not about to chalk it up to being 100% I had no choice. But I was alone when my waters broke and when I saw they were tinged with green...well, I wasn't going to force the midwives to assist me when they would not have been comfortable and breaking the 'rules'. I honestly thought the suctioning of DD's lungs was not necessary, and it was just a policy that was being fulfilled. After the birth, I mentioned I had a slightly sore chest. Seeing as I have E cup boobs and laboured with all my weight over a fit ball, I figured that was why. An OB took my bloods, have me two ekg's and told me I'd be having a blood transfusion. I refused because I was fine. I think, although the program was excellent, that a lot of 'policy' still remained and that was its major failing. I know I will definitely be going with a private midwife next time. Sometimes I do wonder what would have happened if I had put my foot down and said I was not transferring, or not even mentioned my waters, as I had no interventions for it or anything else during the birth anyway. But it's no good playing 'what-ifs'. It is what it is. A wonderful birth, and hopefully next time I'll be able to do it all in the comfort of my own home.