Louise
Proud mum to baby Nick
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I really DONT wanna go to the hospital, that's one thing I am dreading majorly.
So it's meant to be the safest place, but for me it would make my anxiety ten times worse.
I spoke to my MW about this, asked her if she could be at the hospital to deliver my baby, she said she only does home births to which I then asked if I could go with that!
She didnt recommend it but said if I feel I really cant go to the hospital then we will discuss it at my next appointment.
She feels I wont be able to cope with a home birth, though I believe it would totally put my mind at ease if someone I know, and have gotten to know over the course of my pregnancy, is there to deliver the baby, and not just some random MW's working at the hospital.
Home births for a first time mother are generally a no no, right? but has anyone here ever given birth at home with their first baby?
I wouldn't mind going to the hospital AFTER I have delivered Nicky, (though I know thats defeating the object a little), I just wanna feel 'safe' whilst Im in labour, and comfortable with the people around me. If Im in the hospital I just know Im going to freak out.
MW thinks it's slightly contradictory that I would be willing to get checked over after giving birth in my home, but I guess it's each to their own.
Just wondering if any of you ladies can give me some adivce and shed some light on how home births work.
Thank you.
So it's meant to be the safest place, but for me it would make my anxiety ten times worse.
I spoke to my MW about this, asked her if she could be at the hospital to deliver my baby, she said she only does home births to which I then asked if I could go with that!
She didnt recommend it but said if I feel I really cant go to the hospital then we will discuss it at my next appointment.
She feels I wont be able to cope with a home birth, though I believe it would totally put my mind at ease if someone I know, and have gotten to know over the course of my pregnancy, is there to deliver the baby, and not just some random MW's working at the hospital.
Home births for a first time mother are generally a no no, right? but has anyone here ever given birth at home with their first baby?
I wouldn't mind going to the hospital AFTER I have delivered Nicky, (though I know thats defeating the object a little), I just wanna feel 'safe' whilst Im in labour, and comfortable with the people around me. If Im in the hospital I just know Im going to freak out.
MW thinks it's slightly contradictory that I would be willing to get checked over after giving birth in my home, but I guess it's each to their own.
Just wondering if any of you ladies can give me some adivce and shed some light on how home births work.
Thank you.