"hypothetically if one were too.....?

[onemorebabe]

Give birth at home unassisted because ya know it just happened way too fast.. how would one get the proper paperwork for a SSN and birth certificate I live in the US... ya know hypothetically

 

[NaturalMomma]

You just call the Government office and ask for a birth certificate form and then you fill it out with the details. If your DH/SO is there he will be a "witness" and you get that signed and notorized. I've had many clients birth unassisted in the US and have had no problems filling for a SSN and BC.

 

[MollyWeasley]

NaturalMomma maybe you can confirm this is true but I think you also need proof of pregnancy. This can be attained by visiting a doctor at any point in your pregnancy.

 

[onemorebabe]

well i am going to go to a dr i just might not "make it" to the hospital in time... Might just have to deliver it myself... I might would want someone there other than DH I have a lot of time to think about it but really considering it.. I am only 5 weeks so ya know..LOTS of time to think

 

[Cjackord]

It's not illegal anywhere in the US to deliver outside of the hospital. There are several states where midwives are outlawed, and I'm assuming that your state must be one of them

If you call your county and ask what is required to record an out-of-hospital birth, they should give you the info pretty easily. For me, all I need is a witness and 3 pieces of mail with my name and address, and the birth certificate paper (which you'd fill out anywhere, hospital or not). Easy peasy.

 

[onemorebabe]

midwives are not illegal here just there are none near here.. And the close ones are aaccross state lines and I dont know if they would want to cross over... But I have time to research all of it!!

 

[Cails]

Oh please be careful! Have you looked at the possibility of birthing centers? You need a midwife! Talk to as many as you have to! Explain to them that you might not "make it" to the hospital. I see you've had other babies, so I appreciate the fact that you know how to bring a baby into the world but please do be careful!

 

[onemorebabe]

I have given up on the unassisted birth option DH is scared..lol and if he is not on board I know I cant do it alone..lol and all the midwives near me charge 3000 for a home birth.. So long story short.. I am going to have to give birth in a hospital with a dr... BOO!!

 

[Cails]

Oh I'm so sorry you cant find an affordable option besides the hospital! Does your hospital have birthing rooms? Can you shop for a Dr who is more open-minded and will be able to be a little hands-off, so you can do your own thing?!

 

[Stelly]

That's what the midwives in my area charge, $3000. I personally am opting for that option, a big part is because hospitals in my area for an average birth with no intervention (aka meds etc) is around $17,000! and thats not including prenatal costs/care physician fee for your obgyn!

 

[Cails]

Stelly- that's so true. It just depends on whether your insurance will cooperate with a home birth. Mine did,but I had such a high co-pay that we ended up paying the $3000 or some.

 

[Stelly]

Oh wow.. insurance is such a pain in the butt... you'd think they would be all for you going for less expensive/safe options..... not penalize with higher co-pays!

 

[silver_penny]

In regards to the original question, in order to obtain a BC, you have to contact your county vital records office to ask them what they require. In my state, as long as you file for the BC within the first 7 days, you do not need proof of pregnancy or anything. If filed after the 7 days, you need proof of address, proof of pregnancy, and a PP checkup for both you and baby. My DS2 was an UC, and we are planning another UC with this one. However, my DH is completely on board with me so it makes things 100% feasible. Have you tried discussing your husband's fears about the birth?

 

[elohcin]

I have had 2 planned unassisted births. Prior to the birth (or it can be done afterwards, I just like to be on top of the game LOL) I just email the state department and request a home birth packet. It does have a few pages that need notarized, but pretty much anyone can fill them out (my MIL does mine).