When you think you are not going to make it to the hospital give the ambo's a ring. They are really helpful over the phone and their voice is really reassuring.
DD1 has had two ambulance trips, the first after he was born and the second a very fast trip with lights and siren due to problems that could have happened. Thankfully she made it there in time.
The last one a few months ago was very professional. They were in and out in about 15 minutes but it was all very calm and they never let anyone feel like they were taking over and not considering other peoples feelings.
Another factor they will think about is how far you are away from the hospital you are booked into.
Definitely recommend ambo cover - whichever place you end up popping! Just consider how the birth is going before getting into the van. My GF who I was talking about ended up crowning at the hospital door, and only just made in inside the premises to give birth - not a nice way to transition
DD3 came unplanned at home. Well, not entirely unplanned; the planning happened about 1/2hr before she arrived as I flat out refused to go to the hospital.
My biggest fear was the placenta getting stuck or excessive bleeding. Once Lucy was out, DH called the ambulance to come. I kinda wish we didn't call because it really was pointless. The placenta came out perfectly intact and there was no heavy bleeding. I really could have popped bub in her carseat whilst I sat next to her holding the bowl that had the placenta in it while DH drove us to the hospital to get looked over.
The paramedics had nothing to do but clamp the cord and give DH some scissors to cut it. They then wrapped Lucy whilst I had a shower. They where here for a while as I was in no rush to get her off me.
The only other thing I wish we were more prepared for was taking photos. I don't know how we could have done it as DH caught Lucy, but it would have been awesome to have some 'being born' pics like we have for the others.
Hun you can say that you do not want to go in ambulance but the bonus of them transferring you to hospital is that she/he can lie on your chest the whole way there where as in a car she can not. You would also want to check that they take you to Freemasons and not Sunshine as its closest in which case of course you say no definatly.!
Rememeber you can always call me as well I can get to you in about 20 mins or so.
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