anyone planning a homebirth over the next few months......?
Hello,
I am due in early Jan 2010 and am planning a home birth.
There doesn't seem to be many frequent posts to this board but thought I'd post here anyway to see if anyone else is planning a homebirth over the next few months........?
Libby (32+3) xx
I am due in early Jan 2010 and am planning a home birth.
There doesn't seem to be many frequent posts to this board but thought I'd post here anyway to see if anyone else is planning a homebirth over the next few months........?
Libby (32+3) xx
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I'm also due in jan, a bit behind you though. I'm planning a homebirth too using hypnobirthing technques. Haven't talked to my MW about it yet. Brought it up ages ago but she said we'd talk about it closer to the time.
Anna
29+1
Are you going to a hypno birth class? I am quite interested in it but haven't found anywhere local and wasn't sure a DVD would do the trick!
I had a midwife appointment this am and the very negative midwife put me in the homebirth book (after much nagging on my part)! I have asked to see another midwife next time who is very into homebirths.
Hope you find your midwife more supportive!
xx
just wanted to say good luck
any questions there are a few of us who post on here quite regularly who have 'done it at home'
if we can help - just ask away!!
jane
xxx
sorry for the advertising lol!!
any gaps you want filling in just ask!
jane xxx
I'm due end of Jan and planning a home water birth. My midwife is quite keen actually so feeling rather lucky in that respect (although GP is not of the same opinion and my appointments are alternating between the two for the rest of my pregnancy!). Me and hubby are starting our hypnobirthing course in a few weeks - it is highly recommended by a friend and done by my acupuncture lady so know I will feel relaxed with her. We'll get the books and CD soon so I'll let you know if they work!
I really hope I can have a home birth - just love the thought of being in my own bed with hubby on first night after baby arrives and in more relaxed surroundings for the birth itself. But we're only 5 mins drive from the hospital so if we need to go then so be it!!
I read soon (jane's) birth story written by her hubby and it's fab!
xxxx
Just waiting for bubs to make an appearance now (seems too comfy in there!!) so hopefully I will be in a position to post my birth story here very soon. (dare I say it .... touch wood!
This is my first birth.
xx
Am thinking of getting a birthpool in a box - an inflatable one in the small size. DH worried about how long it takes to fill and if your boiler can cope!! Any recommendations on pools?
Here are a list of hynobirthing courses in Berkshire:
http://www.hypnobirthing.com/uk_berkshire.htm
I did the course (in London) and would recommend doing it over a DIY with cds to get the full benefit. Though some find the course a bit costly - shop around to get the best deal. You can also use your ??190 from your HIP grant to pay for it. However, if you go it alone it is better than not doing it at all and there is still definately a benefit.
You can get a lot of info here: http://www.hypnobirthing.co.uk/
And additional hypno downloads from here: http://www.easybirthdownloads.com/
I have the Birth Pool in a Box Eco ready to go:
https://www.birthpoolinabox.co.uk/birth-pool-eco-regular
It takes less than 5 mins to inflate with the pump. Filling time will depend on your water system. If you have a combi boiler it will take twice as long as filling your bath tub. But if you have to wait for the water tank to refill, you will need to allow more time. You will need to get a hose and attachments for your kitchen or bathroom tap to fill it. You can also get a pump to remove the water/waste after the birth, either into your garden or directly down the drain.
xx
40+6
I was really pleased that she asked him and got his opinion in it too. I have to confirm it at my 16 week midwife appointment tomorrow.
I have been surprised not to have met more expectant mum's also planning homebirths - i didn't realise it was unusual until I started looking into it a bit.
It will be great chattting to you all.
Good luck sim75 - maybe your next post will be a birth story.....
xx
im due in late december and have booked my homebirth - so far my new miwifery team have been amazing and im really looking forward to it. They are renting me a waterbirth pool for the birth as my bath is quite small and they think i will be more comfortable labouring in that
Going to be using tens machine, water, massage and gas and air for pain relief - might try hypnotherapy techniques but not sure if i can afford the classes!
xxx
Hypnobirthing: The Mongan Method: A Natural Approach to a Safe, Easier, More Comfortable Birthing with CD (Audio) (B) (Paperback)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hypnobirthing-Natural-Approach-Comfortable-Birthing/dp/0757302661/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1258570608&sr=8-1-fkmr0
Well I havent got a birth story to post here yet but I am still working on it to encourage my little man out! But I had hospital checks done yesterday (abdominal and internal vaginal scans) and have been given a 72% chance of spontaneous labourin the next 7-10 days, meaning no induction. Meaning... I can still have my home birth. So fingers crossed ladies that I will have something to post very soon!
xx
41+2
Libby (33+3)
Will post again soon.
xx
This is my first pregnancy and I am planning a home water birth, my EDD is New Years Eve (12days and counting!!!) Ive only one midwife who has supported me so fingers crossed she is on call when I go into labour. I have had an uncomplicated pregnancy but because of my age (38), untried and that I had assisted conception, I have been frowned at for 'risking' as they put it, a homebirth. I have full support from my husband although he admitted he was nervous last night. I have a regular sized BPIAB which we are putting up on Monday for a trial time run. Has anybody else had assisted conception (ICSI) and delivered at home ???
Melissa
38+2