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.