Homebirth and IVF

[Maruschke]

some obs like to say that if you had AC you are "high risk" but why on earth? There is no evidence of difference in birthing outcomes. The only difference seems to stem from the woman's desire.. some AC women feel a little hmm disappointed in their bodies and want their babies as safe as possible due to the stress of conceiving them via ac and attempt a cs to avoid any more complications... when in reality, a HB or even hossy birth is safer. Sorry to ramble.. if you are an AC woman and want a HB, go for it nothing about AC will stop you. Best of luck.

[JosieJo]

Thanks for your quick replies!
I'll be 36 by the time I'm cooked so not hugely advanced maternal-age-wise. I just read a few places of various professionals mentioning to others re high risk- perhaps it was just due to maternal age though.
I can't help but feeling that something is going to get in the way of my HB plans, and having to do IVF didn't help that fear.

[briggsy's girl]

i think some of the "high risk" link comes from the reason that ivf is needed. if your reason for IVF is pcos, there is often maternal weight and risk of gestational diabetes used as the "label" for high risk. but they would be the same risks if it was natural conception as well

i think if you're otherwise healthy, you could tell them to jam it and, if they want to label you high risk, use something other than IVF - it is irrelevant. just be prepared for them to play the "this pregnancy is extra special, you don't want to risk it" card - i had that one played at one point when i was discussing birth options. it didn't sit well with me. EVERY pregnancy is extra special... playing on your emotions is something you have to be really prepared for

[nothing2lose]

Josie, I haven't done any research into this as I am not sure homebirth is for me (and I am not even pregnant yet!! lol) but it might also have something to do with the "reasons" some people need to do IVF. There may be a gynaecological reason that means any pregnancy (whether "natural" or IVF) would be high risk iykwim.

Is it your first child? Maybe 36 for first child puts you in the "high risk" category. Also, even though 36 is still young, I am pretty sure from a medical point of view it would be considered a case of AMA (Advanced Maternal Age).

I would be interested to hear anything you find out.