HomeBirth Anyone wana chat?! - Page 8

lovedupgirl · May 17th, 2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MrsSixx

I read this thread with interest as I had never considered a homebirth before my first midwife appointment on Thursday. Pretty much the first thing she said to me when she came into the house was that she recommended I have a homebirth. The look of horror that came across my face probably said it all. Being ignorant about HB and having just renovated my house all I could think was shit, piss and blood all up the walls, on the carpet, EVERYWHERE. My son and dog traumatised. The mattress having to be taken outside and burned lol. In retrospect though maybe it's worth considering. This is my second, my first was born 12 years ago. No epidural, no assisted delivery and my labour lasted 2 days - if it takes that long this time I would much rather be at home. The hospital is 5 mins drive in an ambulance if anything went amiss. Plenty of room for a birthing pool and nice neighbours, one of whom is a midwife. Hmmm, decisions.

Homebirth is not as messy as you would think hun!As long as you have plastic sheets to protect your floor, bed etc it will all be fine, at the time it seems like you are losing gallons of blood but after looking at all 3 of my previous labour notes I actually only lost 200ml each time which is nothing really.
You can order homebirth packs online that include waterproof sheeting and the same plastic backed pads they use in the hospital for under your bum

foxylady · May 18th, 2009, 06:18 AM

guess i didnt tell you all details of my home birth?

I had littlelest madame on the bed which i brought a good protective sheet for ( not plastic), the mattress didn't get ruined it was fine, use an old sheet on top not one you don't want to get ruined! lol

Bath is ok, I think usually just to cope with the pain at the start rather than further on in the labour, though it isnt dangerous to you or baba, so basically what ever's comfy.

you need to be comfy so unless hubby wants to pay out for some nice padding for the floor, bed may be the best option? unless you maybe stand or crouch supported?

sofa?

spare bed?

star-dust · May 18th, 2009, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrsSixx

I read this thread with interest as I had never considered a homebirth before my first midwife appointment on Thursday. Pretty much the first thing she said to me when she came into the house was that she recommended I have a homebirth. The look of horror that came across my face probably said it all. Being ignorant about HB and having just renovated my house all I could think was shit, piss and blood all up the walls, on the carpet, EVERYWHERE. My son and dog traumatised. The mattress having to be taken outside and burned lol. In retrospect though maybe it's worth considering. This is my second, my first was born 12 years ago. No epidural, no assisted delivery and my labour lasted 2 days - if it takes that long this time I would much rather be at home. The hospital is 5 mins drive in an ambulance if anything went amiss. Plenty of room for a birthing pool and nice neighbours, one of whom is a midwife. Hmmm, decisions.

Nice image! Seriously I have been told its not that bad and the m/ws are good at cleanin up. but im sure my hubby will spot something they miss!!

I have also spoken to him last night about what if m/w didnt make it in time....he went white as a sheet and said noooo foookin way!!

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http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gi...gid=2207943164

star-dust · May 18th, 2009, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by foxylady

guess i didnt tell you all details of my home birth?

I had littlelest madame on the bed which i brought a good protective sheet for ( not plastic), the mattress didn't get ruined it was fine, use an old sheet on top not one you don't want to get ruined! lol

Bath is ok, I think usually just to cope with the pain at the start rather than further on in the labour, though it isnt dangerous to you or baba, so basically what ever's comfy.

you need to be comfy so unless hubby wants to pay out for some nice padding for the floor, bed may be the best option? unless you maybe stand or crouch supported?

sofa?

spare bed?

Nope!!! Just that you really enjoyed it and would reccomend it (not really something you wana go into detail when theres blokes round anyway! mine would prob faint you know what hes like!)

x

foxylady · May 18th, 2009, 06:21 AM

sorry forgot to say, thats meant for you stardust

foxylady · May 18th, 2009, 06:24 AM

lmao! now that would be funny having said that i've got a strange feeling mine would be the same, and yeah pain aside I did enjoy it. It was sort of comforting to be in my own surrondings, midwife had me walking around a bit though coz, jas had her face round the wrong way!

star-dust · May 18th, 2009, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by foxylady

lmao! now that would be funny having said that i've got a strange feeling mine would be the same, and yeah pain aside I did enjoy it. It was sort of comforting to be in my own surrondings, midwife had me walking around a bit though coz, jas had her face round the wrong way!

Now why doesnt that surprise me about that lil rascel!!!!!!

lovedupgirl · May 18th, 2009, 08:31 AM

My OH isn't comfortable with me labouring in our bedroom says it is too small but the main reason is that he doesn't want midwifes poking round our room

MEN what are they like!I dont think the MW going to be too concerened with going through his stuff or critisizing the decor

Think I will probably labour in the living room!

lindypops · May 18th, 2009, 09:10 AM

Small spaces are more comforting - though I don't think I'll be having my LO down the back of the cooker!

Glad you're considering it, Mrssix, I'm going to get a birthing pool and buy lots of cheap shower curtains from Asda. I've also been told that mw's pride themselves on leaving houses as clean as when they arrived - mind you, that means my house will remain a tip!

GersPrincess · May 18th, 2009, 10:13 AM

Can anybody request a homebirth? I have been thinking about this on and off since I fell pregnant, and I'm going to ask my midwife tomorrow at my 22 wk appointment. I have been classed as high risk though because I have a high bmi, so I wonder what she'll say. Certainly seems to me that the benefits would outweigh the risks though.

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foxylady Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: cornwall Posts: 13	guess i didnt tell you all details of my home birth? I had littlelest madame on the bed which i brought a good protective sheet for ( not plastic), the mattress didn't get ruined it was fine, use an old sheet on top not one you don't want to get ruined! lol Bath is ok, I think usually just to cope with the pain at the start rather than further on in the labour, though it isnt dangerous to you or baba, so basically what ever's comfy. you need to be comfy so unless hubby wants to pay out for some nice padding for the floor, bed may be the best option? unless you maybe stand or crouch supported? sofa? spare bed?

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foxylady Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: cornwall Posts: 13	sorry forgot to say, thats meant for you stardust

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foxylady Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: cornwall Posts: 13	lmao! now that would be funny having said that i've got a strange feeling mine would be the same, and yeah pain aside I did enjoy it. It was sort of comforting to be in my own surrondings, midwife had me walking around a bit though coz, jas had her face round the wrong way!

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lovedupgirl Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: cumbria Posts: 618	My OH isn't comfortable with me labouring in our bedroom says it is too small but the main reason is that he doesn't want midwifes poking round our room MEN what are they like!I dont think the MW going to be too concerened with going through his stuff or critisizing the decor Think I will probably labour in the living room!

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lindypops Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: near Norwich Posts: 1,855	Small spaces are more comforting - though I don't think I'll be having my LO down the back of the cooker! Glad you're considering it, Mrssix, I'm going to get a birthing pool and buy lots of cheap shower curtains from Asda. I've also been told that mw's pride themselves on leaving houses as clean as when they arrived - mind you, that means my house will remain a tip!

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GersPrincess Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,581	Can anybody request a homebirth? I have been thinking about this on and off since I fell pregnant, and I'm going to ask my midwife tomorrow at my 22 wk appointment. I have been classed as high risk though because I have a high bmi, so I wonder what she'll say. Certainly seems to me that the benefits would outweigh the risks though.

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