Hoping for a home birth

[Ley]

This is my third baby and I had my second daughter in hospital but with no pain relief at all. This time I would like to have a home birth with possibly a birthing pool.
My problem is that I have consultant led care and don't think I will be able to get them to agree to the home birth.

 

[Pops]

You'll need to speak to them hun but I'd do lots of research so that you went in armed with lots of information in the case that they try to blind you with science.

We are planning a HB for Missy, our first, and have been very lucky with the support we have had and I really wish everyone got the same level of care and respect that we have.

I can recommend a book called Birthing The Easy Way by Sheila Stubbs - a fantastic read that really made us sure we were doing the right thing

xxx

 

[alio]

i don't think they can refuse you one... they have to conform to your wishes i believe, after all it's your body and your baby... please correct me if i'm wrong ladies. x

 

[JenStar1976]

I had consultant-led care due to previous depression, being rhesus negative and having PCOS. When I told my MW at 35 weeks that I'd changed my mind and wanted a home birth, I was really worried that she'd say no, but she was really encouraging (we only live 5 mins from the hospital if we needed to transfer). I don't think anyone can tell you that you can't have your baby at home. x