Independent Midwife - Need Info..

[julie_ann_jules]

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
Good luck!!
Jules

[edaj84]

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.

[edaj84]

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

[julie_ann_jules]

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

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.
Jules