Who is having a home birth or considering one?

[Samantha675]

I am planning on having a home birth, and one of my midwife's suggested the book Ina May's Guide to Childbirth. I have only read about 1/4 of it, and I can not wait to have my home birth. All the birth storys make me feel sooo confident in my body's ability to bring this baby into the world. I really recommend it.

 

[beanie]

ooh thanks for the recommendation, will look out for the book.I am hoping to have a home birth and haven't got organised at all, and am due in 6 weeks so better pull my socks up.

Good luck,hopeyou get the home birth

 

[Always&4ever]

I wanted one but got advised against it, but if all goes well this time then I'm going to have a home birth next time

 

[VanWest]

I really wanted one also. Im a home birth baby. Good luck to you both!!

 

[xJedeanex]

i had my second baby at home, not planned but i coped! i found it much more relaxing to be at home and if i ever had another baby i would definately do it again! highly recommend it! good luck to you xx

 

[Holldoll]

I'm too nervous with this one to have it at home, but I'm definitely going to have my next one at home, or at the very least a birthing center

 

[honeybunch2k7]

Oooo I'm planning to get that book soon. I have a few on the way-

Childbirth Wisdom from the Oldest Societies
A Midwife's Story

I can't wait to do my pregnancy reading.

I really really really want a home birth. I'm consdering an unassisted home birth if I cannot find a doula/midwife in price range. I don't think SO would like it though.

 

[marley2580]

Although my home birth never went according to plan, I still highly recommend one. Check out www.homebirth.org.uk

 

[caroline31]

Im thinking about one, as i already have 3 boys and it just makes life easier... however im still undecided..

 

[supernurse]

It would be fantastic to have a home birth but unfortunately I have no choice and have to have it in the hospital, I can't even have baby in the midwife led centre in my town which is a home from home kinda place.

I say go girls for those birthing at home. xx

 

[Samantha675]

Supernurse, that sucks. Why does anyone have the right to say where and how you have to have your baby?

 

[supernurse]

Unfortunately I have an overactive thyroid so it is best for me to be in the big hospital where there is the help should my baby need it when it is born.

 

[Gabi]

Wow! My hats off to everyone planning a home birth. I'm too much of a pansy to attempt that.

My friend who is due in April is also planning a home birth.