homebirth general discussion #9

[meow]

I had my two MWs, a student MW and my H at the birth. I didn't mind them all being there and I was pretty much in my zone ignoring them anyway but they were rarely all in the room. My primary MW & H were the ones with me most of the time. My secondary MW said a few things but not as much. The student MW was quiet and I didn't know till after the birth that she did all the odd jobs like chopping up icypoles for me and hanging out with my son as his support people were late and missed the birth. The secondary MW and student also took photos & video.

There were a couple of times after the birth when it was too many people because my aunty and two cousins had also turned up (son's support people). They mostly came to see me one at a time so the bedroom wasn't crowded but there was one point most people were in the bedroom and my older son was getting anxious so I asked them to leave. It was getting too much then.

[Cassius2]

I was happy with my two midwives. But one of them is also a good friend when not with her midwife cap on . i used to like (in theory) having people around, but now like to minimise.

If your IM works solo (for the most part) then i recommend your doula as the IM support person might be nice not someone you gel with intimately ITMS. my philosophy is to take no chances and have the BEST support team possible for your circumstances. my bestie and midwife was crucial in my birth...i still dream of those cold lavender infused face washers on the back of my neck lol.