I heard they stopped doing home births due to a shortage of volunteer midwives

[kayo]

Hi all

a friend just told me today that they stopped doing home births because the gov cut funds so they dont have enough midwives. Anyone else heard this?

 

[Mervs Mum]

No.

 

[fifi-folle]

The NHS trust where I live tried but have been told they can't do it by the Scottish Government. They are making it difficult but not stopped them.

 

[tinytabby]

If you're low risk you're entitled to opt for one.

They're increasingly popular where I live and they've recently added to the team of hb midwives.

 

[kayo]

Thank you ladies

 

[Joyzerelly]

Its definitely not true in my area. When I was at my antenatal appointment the other day my midwife had gone to a homebirth which is why she wasn't with me.

 

[kayo]

i have an appointment next week with the gyne, i'll ask him about it. my midwife who i haven't seen since 16 weeks said she'd refer me to the team that handle home birth at 36 weeks. My friend who gave birth 2 months ago said she was denied it, poor thing. if at 36 weeks everything goes well with the stitch removal i'm gonna press them for a home birth

 

[tinytabby]

Good luck! Hope you can sort something out.