Final checks before home birth?
Hi all!
I've got my 36 week appointment with the midwife on Thursday, and I know she'll arrange to come over for a home visit too. I was just wondering whether to expect any other things before I can have my home birth? I like to be as prepared as possible, and, tbh, the midwife coming round scares the crap out of me just in case she doesn't think my flat is suitable or something, how mad do I sound now? I guess I just really badly want to have a homebirth and really don't want any confontation/ill feeling from health professionals to get in the way!
Em 36+1 x x x
I've got my 36 week appointment with the midwife on Thursday, and I know she'll arrange to come over for a home visit too. I was just wondering whether to expect any other things before I can have my home birth? I like to be as prepared as possible, and, tbh, the midwife coming round scares the crap out of me just in case she doesn't think my flat is suitable or something, how mad do I sound now? I guess I just really badly want to have a homebirth and really don't want any confontation/ill feeling from health professionals to get in the way!
Em 36+1 x x x
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I guess one thing you need to consider is the water pressure at your place. If you have a combi boiler then you shouldnt have problems filling up your pool if pressed for time, but if you have to wait for the water tank to keep filling up this could prolong it. But again, this isnt a reason she will turn around and say you cant have it at home!
If thats where you want it, and your pregnancy is going well like it is, then they cant refuse you having it at home!
Just make sure you have lots of dark towels and dark sheets, and some old pillows to kneel on when/if out of the pool.
xx
lisa 37+3
Em 36+3 x x x