Homebirth/ hosptial transfer experiences

[LionsandBears]

Thanks Talia - I think we have the same IM We're with Jan Ireland. Had our first meeting (on our couch) on Saturday afternoon. Feeling good about everything - she explained what would happen. I'm also booking in at Monash MC as a secondary backup, as it's closer to us. We're happy with her being "conservative". We just wanted someone sensible we could completely trust, so if she says we need to transfer, we're transferring!

[Talia*L]

Yay! Midwife buddy! Yes we *heart* Jan.

Agree completely about wanting a sensible MW... When push comes to shove (so to speak lol), I trust that if she says "we need to transfer", then we need to transfer!

[Tegam]

I didnt need to tf but we had talked a lot about when/when/why/how! I felt calm that the MW new my wishes and i new going into my labour that i trusted her enought that if it got to a point that she said go i would go!

Just think how much we plan all these what if?? and people say that we are not taking the safe options. How many people planning a hospital birth even think through these same situations?

Also try to think of all the reasons why you will not need to tf, there are a million to one positives to neg!

Hey Sarah, enjoy your birth, i look forward to reading your birth story!

[sarah.forbes]

Hi all,

I thought I should share my recent homebirth experience here! I gave birth to my second child, a baby boy, at home, with two IMs present, Gaye Demanuele and Jan Ireland, and a Doula, Julie Bell. Our boy was born after three hours of active labour, with no complications, and I couldn't speak more highly of the care I received from everyone present. Both Gaye and Jan were respectful of our plans for privacy during labour, and for few interventions during the birth and afterwards. I would recommend both of these wonderful women to anyone considering hiring an IM for a hospital or homebirth.

And I'd also like to thank you, Alan Rooney, for supporting me through my first birth, during the long labour at home, and eventual birth of our little girl in hospital. Your unwavering support helped prepare me and my body for our second birth, at home.

Hooray!

Sarah.

[fionas]

Just subscribing as a homebirth is an option I'm considering but it would be quite a lengthy transfer if I needed to be transferred which is a definite downside ATM.

[Alan]

Hi Sarah
I am so very happy to hear that you managed to birth at home. I would have loved to have been able to be there with you this time but distance prevented that. If I can do anything for you just let me know.

[feeb]

fionas have you thought of option about hopsital funded homebirth through Sunshine hospital?

[Talia*L]

Hi all,

I thought I should share my recent homebirth experience here! I gave birth to my second child, a baby boy, at home, with two IMs present, Gaye Demanuele and Jan Ireland, and a Doula, Julie Bell. Our boy was born after three hours of active labour, with no complications, and I couldn't speak more highly of the care I received from everyone present. Both Gaye and Jan were respectful of our plans for privacy during labour, and for few interventions during the birth and afterwards. I would recommend both of these wonderful women to anyone considering hiring an IM for a hospital or homebirth.

Hi Sarah!

Do you mind if I ask who was the lead midwife? I am having Jan and Julie too, which is great! i think I am having Andrea Bilcliff as my second, not Gaye...

[sarah.forbes]

Gaye was our lead midwife. Julie was also at our first birth, and was a wonderful support both times. I liked that there were a team of people working with us. I've done it that way twice, and was very happy both times. I think it's ideal to have a midwife who is focussing on you and the baby, and has a medical focus during the birth, as well as a doula who is looking after your physical needs too (always with the drinks: "Drink some MORE!", "Another sip?").

Good Luck! It sounds like you've put together an amazing team!

Sarah.