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Home births
Any body having/had one?
I really want one but DH was against it, but last night he said he quite likes the idea now! I'm really excited and can't wait to see the midwife again to discuss my options.
This is number 3, no.2 was only 6 hours long, and I only used gas and air.
The worst part of labour is staying in hospital afterward, really like the idea of being able to sleep i my own bed after.
I really want one but DH was against it, but last night he said he quite likes the idea now! I'm really excited and can't wait to see the midwife again to discuss my options.
This is number 3, no.2 was only 6 hours long, and I only used gas and air.
The worst part of labour is staying in hospital afterward, really like the idea of being able to sleep i my own bed after.
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I had my last 2 babies at home, i can't recommend it enough, it's fantastic!!
My first 2 were born in hospital and i muched prefered it at home and my partner also prefers it that way too.
He wasn't sure when i first mentioned it to him with our 3rd but after him agreeing to that when it came to my 4th, he didn't want me to go into hospital. My last baby also weighed 10lb 4oz and i just had gas and air and i'm only little (well not anymore lol), so it can be done!!
You don't have any worries of waking anybody elses baby up or theirs waking yours and as lu007 said it's the comfort of your own home and surroundings that make it a great relaxing place to give birth, with no equipment and docs popping in every 2 mins.
Get your midwife to explain to your partner, If you want to know anymore just ask.
good luck xxxx
My 1st 2 were in hospital (only because my 1st was 14 days overdue so I had to be induced and I had low loying placenta with my 2nd) and it was awful so we were so thrilled when we had my daughter at home. She is 1 next week and I still get excited thinking about her birth.
Where do you live? I am one of 3 people in our local areas who holds a home birth group and it is especially great for dads who hear all the pros and just for any questions. Maybe there is one near you?
My husband could talk for ever on how wonderful a home birth is!
The big difference for me was that I was so excited about the labour and birth this time knowing that it would be at home.
Your last one was out in no time anyway so there probably isn't much point even thinking of going to hospital. Why leave the comfort of your own home?
Hope you both decide to go for it xx
I am only 17 weeks but so looking forward to the birth this time! this is going to be my last so I would like everything how I always intended the other 2 to be, but we moved house both times, moving in less than a week to their due it just wasn't a viable option.
I have the surestart MW coming round next week so hope fully she will be able to offer some advice, then if you aren't near me they may be some HB coffee mornings.
I know exactly how you feel as my 3rd was probably my last (although the birth was so fantastic I am tempted to have another just for the same again!). It really has made a difference having such a positive experience as I believe that your birth experiences stay with you forever. It is great that you are looking forward to the birth already. I already had 2 boys and knew I was having a much wanted girl which made it even more special.
Would you have a water birth? I loved being in the pool and didn't need any other pain relief.
Anyway, just write again if you want any support. x
there is a site that gies details about home births I will see if I can find it for you x
arg where in kent are you??? I am in east sussex about 30 - 40 mins from tonbridge x
hope you have a successful home birth
Good luck xx
Sibles.... I am a bit like you.... my second labour was very quick... i had my first tightening at 720pm, my first painful contraction at 9pm went into hosptial at 1050 to be told I was 3 cm dilated and I gave birth at 0014... so I am worried that I wont make it to the hosptial this time......
but mine were for the same reasons as you... getting into your own bed at the end of it... plus I didnt really enjoy my stay in the hosptial and it is nice to think you can close the door to the mw when they leave and not have anyone just checking on ya!!!
Sibles.... I am a bit like you.... my second labour was very quick... i had my first tightening at 720pm, my first painful contraction at 9pm went into hosptial at 1050 to be told I was 3 cm dilated and I gave birth at 0014... so I am worried that I wont make it to the hosptial this time......
but mine were for the same reasons as you... getting into your own bed at the end of it... plus I didnt really enjoy my stay in the hosptial and it is nice to think you can close the door to the mw when they leave and not have anyone just checking on ya!!!
i was thinking of using a bath.....
Me and hubbie were actually on the computer trying to contact BT who had chosen that day to disconnect and it was 2 weeks before they reconnected us and we were able to email birth announcements!! anyway, as I stood up my waters gushed all over the chair and floor...but it was still so exciting being at home rather than hospital.
Hope you have a good one, at home and we get to hear about it xx