Independent Midwife - Need Info..

Hi..

Someone has mentioned to me to think about an Independent Midwife as I don't want a doula. I had never heard of one before this and am wanting as much information on them if someone has some. I have found some in my area (adelaide) but would like to know more before calling and making appointments.

My first birth was terrrible as there were many shift changes, people not knowing what they were doing and many other things that lead to an emergency c-section because bub was presenting with his brow and not crown.

I am 19-20wks preg now and am starting to feel the pressures of elect c/s or vbac.

Any information would fantastic!

Maternity Coalition- Midwives in Private Practice

also all the adelaide independant m/w are listed here

Homebirth Network of SA ~ South Australia ~ Homepage

some of them dont go in to the hospital system but alot do.
depending what area you are from i could recommend a few

Hi try2vbac,
Just wanted to encourage you to seriously consider an independant midwife! I had a succesful vba2c in March and I honestly believe my independant midwife played a huge roll. My first two labors and birth experiences were horrible with staff changes and horrible midwifes. So I decided to hire an independant midwife. She was amazing and although it can be a little expensive to hire one she was more than worth it. Just knowing that I had her there to watch out enabled me to relax and labor without feeling anxious about the staff or hospital policies. I'm not local so I can't reccomend anyone but it is deffenetly a fantastic idea :D
Good luck!!
Jules

Hey all I am starting to think about having another bubby but having had one hospital and one homebirth, I don't wanna go back to that horrid place they tell me is good for having a baby (aka hospital) I was wondering what the approximate going rate for a midwife is? I paid $3500 3.5 years ago, is this still about right?

argh....I get the feeling cost will be the deciding factor in me having to go to hospital....or free birth.

what about if I have an independent midwife at a hospital birth? same price?

is htere anyone out there who I could come up with some kind of payment plan??? clutching at straws here, REALLY don't want hospital

hi!
I sent u a PM :D If u have any more questions just ask :D

I have found IM's to be very fair and approachable people. If u are looking at payment plans just give a few close to u a call and discuss it with them. :D
Jules