I am planning our HB in Vic too. Everything has been smooth sailing - there is SO much great reading, books etc. out there. Have you chosen a MW? I really recommend chatting to Jan Ireland, she is fantastic and, importantly, I think you will feel really safe and supported with her.
Meet with a few though!
A good IMW will advise you on EVERYTHING you need, so a HB isn't always 'DIY'!
Just saw Kelly post this on Facebook so have just dropped in so i can find it later, not when i have 3 little helpers around me LOL...
But just for a start, homebirth will feel so totally different as there will be no one at your birth that is wearing a uniform! This will be a lovely visual reminder to you that you are somewhere safe. There will be no one at your birth that you dont know! You will be treated with kindness and respect and things will happen on your timeline not some hospitals p & p manual!
Will be happy to write HEAPS more later.
I had two hospital births then a homebirth. The homebirth was the most magical time in my life and i feel so lucky to have been given the support and self belief to be able to experience it!
You have made the right decision and one that you will need a lot of support in the comming months because there are a lot of people out there that will feel it within their right to comment on what a dangerous thing you are doing!
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