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Thu, 19 Jul 2012 23:35:19 +0000

Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 38610
Posted: 19�July�2012 at 11:35pm

OMG that would freak me on the neighbour. Can your DH talk to him???

Get a cheap digital thermometer. Our lounge was about 27 at floor level for bubs. Was a great temp. We didnt' have a pool though.

The midwife will get you to shut all the curtains I think, not so much for privacy but to maintain temp of the room for Bubs.

anyone else planning a homebirth? : hmm that is weird about your neighbour...

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:50:14 +0000

Author: notenufchaos
Subject: 38610
Posted: 19�July�2012 at 12:50pm

hmm that is weird about your neighbour that would totally freak me out.

i have had two homebirths but still pack a hospital bag for me and baby - i use everything in it for my birth at home so like Kellz said everything i need is in one place.

and im totally with you on the worrying about being overdue i was like that with number 2 as didnt want to have DD1 to go anywhere but baby came at 11 days over.

this time in not worried at all baby will come when she is ready.

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Weird about the neighbour- tell...

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 09:55:57 +0000

Author: Kellz
Subject: 38610
Posted: 19�July�2012 at 9:55am

Weird about the neighbour- tell him you'll call the police if u really dont want him coming over ever.

We planned a homebirth with #2 but I still got a bag ready that had change of clothes for me, babies clothes/nappys, heatpack etc etc- everything I wanted for the labour/birth in it,...so that when I was in labour I didnt have to go hunting for everything, and it was all in one place if someone other than me had to look for the stuff, or if we did have to go to hospital- in the end when the waters broke there was muconium so we transferred to hospital,..and forgot the camera!

anyone else planning a homebirth? : lisame, I'd love to read...

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 09:15:43 +0000

Author: lsttcdiver
Subject: 38610
Posted: 19�July�2012 at 9:15am

lisame, I'd love to read your story! we have borrowed a pool from the midwife but she has also brought us a pool just bought from Mitre 10 that is high sided with a blow up floor, might be worth investing in on of those that the kids can use later?

I've been so so adamant that I'll be having a home birth I havent prepared myself for the hospital in any way. The more overdue I get the more panicy I get about it, fingers crossed this bub arrives soon!

Anyone got any tips for an irritating neighbour, he saw my midwives car here the other day and thought I was having the baby so came round, he doesnt go to the front door he comes down the side of the house and round the back...where the pool will be. I find him creepy at the best of times and told him i didnt want him round but he came round again and did the same thing when DH got home. We have curtains but I dont see why I should have to have everything shut just because he's wierd, I'm worried about when I'm breastfeeding too that he'll do the same thing.

anyone else planning a homebirth? : thanks Kellz

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:05:29 +0000

Author: notenufchaos
Subject: 38610
Posted: 18�July�2012 at 7:05pm

thanks Kellz

anyone else planning a homebirth? : notenufchaos - good luck for the...

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 18:50:15 +0000

Author: Kellz
Subject: 38610
Posted: 17�July�2012 at 6:50pm

notenufchaos - good luck for the birth! Hope it all goes well! Looking forward to hearing all about it and details of the new bub!

anyone else planning a homebirth? : I can tell you a story that is...

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:59:13 +0000

Author: lisame
Subject: 38610
Posted: 17�July�2012 at 4:59pm

I can tell you a story that is 22 months old!! But not due for another six months this time ;-)

Has anyone had to hire a pool? I was able to borrow one last time, but it sounds like that won't be possible this time round.

anyone else planning a homebirth? : not from me im still a few days...

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 08:07:34 +0000

Author: notenufchaos
Subject: 38610
Posted: 16�July�2012 at 8:07am

not from me im still a few days away from due date a a few more from when i will most likely actually give birth lol

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Hi ladies, It's been ages...

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:54:36 +0000

Author: lsttcdiver
Subject: 38610
Posted: 12�July�2012 at 11:54am

Hi ladies,
It's been ages since I've been on here but with our baby due any day now thought I'd check in with you all.

Do we have any babies and fantastic homebirth stories yet or are you still (not so patiently) waiting like me?

I have everything ready to go, we have two pools to go at and the midwife dropped off a linen bag from the maternity annex on Tuesday so I have plenty of sheets, towels, pads, greens etc. and have quite a collection of my own along with flannels hotties etc.

I'm a little worried about how cold the house is, we are used to it but not sure it's warm enough for a baby so will be plugging the oil heater in along with the woodburner and hoping that does the trick...that'll wor so long as I dont want to give birth in bed!

Hope you are all well, would love to read some stories or hear how your plans have come along.

anyone else planning a homebirth? : I am pregnant with my first, due...

Mon, 28 May 2012 16:14:07 +0000

Author: Guest_45259
Subject: 38610
Posted: 28�May�2012 at 4:14pm

I am pregnant with my first, due 25 June to 01 July or thereabouts, planning a homebirth and hopefully waterbirth !!!!

anyone else planning a homebirth? : if you're the type that likes...

Mon, 28 May 2012 10:31:21 +0000

Author: lisame
Subject: 38610
Posted: 28�May�2012 at 10:31am

if you're the type that likes to reads stories, there are lots on the homebirthing NZ assn website...

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Oh what a great little thread,...

Sun, 27 May 2012 15:08:25 +0000

Author: Booski
Subject: 38610
Posted: 27�May�2012 at 3:08pm

Oh what a great little thread, and I see the last few posts are from mums due very close to me too - exciting!
I'm planning a homebirth with #3, we live about 1hr 20mins from the closest birthing centre, and 3.5hrs from the closest maternity hospital!
I was induced with both my girls due to high blood pressure, so going into labour on my own will be a whole new experience
I had a wee scare with my blood pressure a few weeks ago, but it seems to have settled now, and all tests rule out PE, and show that bubba is growing very nicely in there
I must admit I'm feeling a little under prepared too, but when I think about it there isn't much to prepare!

anyone else planning a homebirth? : im due 21st July so looks like...

Sun, 27 May 2012 08:01:11 +0000

Author: notenufchaos
Subject: 38610
Posted: 27�May�2012 at 8:01am

im due 21st July so looks like we are due within a week of each other will be awesome hearing other homebirth stories

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Hi lsttcdiver, yay for your homebirth...

Sat, 26 May 2012 19:34:23 +0000

Author: SeasideMama
Subject: 38610
Posted: 26�May�2012 at 7:34pm

Hi lsttcdiver, yay for your homebirth plans! We are due on the 18th of July so very close to you Is this your first bubs? With my first I was four days early so I'm presuming this will be mean I'm early this time too...but I guess you never can tell!

That sounds like your midwife is pretty helpful as far as supplying things. We're planning to have the bed set up to birth on, as well as the pool, just in case I change my mind. One thing I HAVE to get is castors so the bed doesn't fly across the room in the middle of labour

I finished reading Ina May Gaskin's book (kindle version) last week and found it sooo helpful for getting excited/motivated. I also got a hypnobirthing book but so far have found it more like an advert for the courses and not very well written. Are there any things you found helpful for preparing?

Thanks Lisame for the suggestion about the energy advice org, will maybe see how our trial run goes and give them a call if we run out really quickly.

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Hi all, Seasidemama..when are...

Sat, 26 May 2012 15:00:37 +0000

Author: lsttcdiver
Subject: 38610
Posted: 26�May�2012 at 3:00pm

Hi all,
Seasidemama..when are you due? I'm due 15th July so we cant be far away from each other timewise!
I'm planning my homebirth but am feeling slightly underplanned. Asked my midwife what I would need and her list was old towels and sheet and nice towels for bubs, a hot water bottle and airer for infront of the fire to warm up babies clothes and towels and an icecream container for the placenta!

She says they bring everything else, I have the choice of two pools, one inflatable and one bigger one with metal stand, she thinks I might like this one as it is deeper and I am tall. She seems to think our hotwater cyclinder will cope with filling it.

I love her attitude and am really looking forward to meeting our long awaited miracle bubs! Thanks for the advice on birthing mats, I've gone with an old queen size duvet outer with newspaper and cardboard sewn in for absorbency and an old duvet inner for comfort. We have a big mattress I can have on the floor and have got a waterproof bedpad thing that I plan on having on my bed as I get closer in case my waters break but can then use on the other mattress on the floor or wherever I end up.

So very excited and just keeping my fingers crossed that bubs remains well and we get to have our wish of birthing at home!

anyone else planning a homebirth? : seaside: try contacting an organisation...

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:37:17 +0000

Author: lisame
Subject: 38610
Posted: 24�May�2012 at 10:37am

seaside: try contacting an organisation called 'do ya bit', they provide free energy advice and might be able to help you with a califont or similar. 0800 326628
The big advantage with a califont is that you can feed cold water straight into it and the water comes out at the right temperature - much less faffing about, and you don't drain your hot water tank - you're going to want hot water for a shower afterwards!
Something else I thought of last night - have some towels ready between the pool and the loo, cos you may well want to get out for a wee dripping wet.
And have a back up option for giving birth out of the pool, cos you might get to that point and realise you don't want to be in the water anymore. Just something padded on the floor (like a foam mattress or something) covered in plastic or newspaper with a sheet over it or something. Or just the bed.

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Thanks for the advice re warm...

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:37:56 +0000

Author: SeasideMama
Subject: 38610
Posted: 23�May�2012 at 3:37pm

Thanks for the advice re warm clothes etc! We're just in Auckland. I'd done a bit of googling about hiring a califont but nothing much came up. Is there somewhere in particular to look? I can't see them being any cheaper than an urn and they were going to be a bit pricey (given that you'd want them for a couple of weeks before just in case).

anyone else planning a homebirth? : seaside mama, Yeah I don't...

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:01:10 +0000

Author: lisame
Subject: 38610
Posted: 23�May�2012 at 9:01am

seaside mama, Yeah I don't think you need to get too technical about it all. Due in two months - it'll be pretty cold by then - make sure wherever you are planning to be will be nice and toasty warm. We put a set of clothes and towels etc to warm above the fire so could put some nice warm cosy things on afterwards.

I'm surprised you can't hire a califont from anywhere - whereabouts are you?

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Lisame, yeah unfortunately my...

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:09:47 +0000

Author: SeasideMama
Subject: 38610
Posted: 23�May�2012 at 8:09am

Lisame, yeah unfortunately my midwife doesn't have one to borrow so I've bought one off trademe which was cheaper than hiring. I haven't seen a pace to hire a califont although I've looked into urns but they're too expensive. We think we should be able to do it with our hot water and topped up with pots etc. People keep suggesting various bits that you should have (electric pump so DP doesn't get tired, submersible pump to get rid of water) but I think we're going to wing it a bit

Hope you go well too notenufchaos, though I guess it's all pretty straightforward for you now!

anyone else planning a homebirth? : im planning a home birth although...

Tue, 22 May 2012 18:26:10 +0000

Author: notenufchaos
Subject: 38610
Posted: 22�May�2012 at 6:26pm

im planning a home birth although not much planning involved midwife will provide all the stuff needed such as towels etc.... I don't bother with a pool as im not a water person.

edited to add you could try your local home birth group or home birth association if they have any ideas regarding where to get a birth pool, my midwife has one that she lends out to people.

Edited by notenufchaos

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Really? We borrowed a pool off...

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:27:45 +0000

Author: lisame
Subject: 38610
Posted: 22�May�2012 at 12:27pm

Really? We borrowed a pool off another midwife, so that was a real bonus, and also borrowed a califont (instant gas water heater) which I'm sure you could hire from somewhere? And everything else was just stuff we had already - towels, floor cushions, etc. Maybe there's someone around you can borrow a pool from? Are you planning to hire one?

Good luck getting ready for your homebirth! Make sure you choose some 'approved' music beforehand, cos you won't want to be making decisions about what music you want to listen to at the time ;-)

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Just thought I'd pop in and...

Sat, 19 May 2012 19:54:50 +0000

Author: SeasideMama
Subject: 38610
Posted: 19�May�2012 at 7:54pm

Just thought I'd pop in and say I'm planning a homebirth and due in two months time. Starting to get really excited about it. Is there anyone else currently planning?

I'm trying to sort a pool at the mo but am finding all the little bits you need for it really add up!

anyone else planning a homebirth? : i thought that would have been...

Sun, 06 May 2012 19:40:01 +0000

Author: T_Rex
Subject: 38610
Posted: 06�May�2012 at 7:40pm

i thought that would have been a bold choice to make at 37 weeks, haha. My little miss turned at 32 weeks so i'd been thinking hospital if it was gonna be breech too

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Hell no, T-Rex!! She turned about...

Wed, 02 May 2012 22:21:03 +0000

Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 38610
Posted: 02�May�2012 at 10:21pm

Hell no, T-Rex!! She turned about 34 weeks? But I was willing to give it a go if bum presenting, I think it would have been a hospital birth if that was the case though?

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Thinking if homebirth my 2nd was...

Wed, 02 May 2012 21:00:05 +0000

Author: chicky05
Subject: 38610
Posted: 02�May�2012 at 9:00pm

Thinking if homebirth my 2nd was and it was fantasic 3 and 4 were going to be but 3 was induction and 4 came 3 weeks early and we wernt ready.

anyone else planning a homebirth? : dh has seen me birth 4 babies...

Wed, 02 May 2012 20:20:33 +0000

Author: BabySurprise
Subject: 38610
Posted: 02�May�2012 at 8:20pm

dh has seen me birth 4 babies with out any problems and last 3 were pretty quick. i would love to have a home/waterbirth but my labours are usually sudden and full on straight away and nearly over by the time they start. so i doubt we will have a pool ready lol. i will still get one coz murphies law if i dont get a pool we will have plenty of time to have if filled lol.

anyone else planning a homebirth? : I just popped into say its not...

Tue, 01 May 2012 19:33:38 +0000

Author: InthemiddleMummy
Subject: 38610
Posted: 01�May�2012 at 7:33pm

I just popped into say its not really nice how everyone is so judgemental over which way or place we mothers birth our babies.

Ive been judged too but not for home birthing for having planned c/s x 2.

At the end of the day its just lovely to have babys alive and well in our arms, weather its thru the vagina into the lounge room / water pool / or thru the uterus wall into a capable surgeon/ob hands or even via the adoption / surogate style.

Its just the best to be a mum and have a beautiful baby.

Be proud of being a mum and no matter what way your baby lands in your arms, it will love you just the same!

anyone else planning a homebirth? : did you have a breech homebirth...

Tue, 01 May 2012 19:16:04 +0000

Author: T_Rex
Subject: 38610
Posted: 01�May�2012 at 7:16pm

did you have a breech homebirth Kel? go you!!

anyone else planning a homebirth? : I would still go ahead and go...

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:23:02 +0000

Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 38610
Posted: 29�April�2012 at 11:23pm

I would still go ahead and go with a midwife that does home births their philosophy is great even if you end up having a hospital birth, when we found that Greer was breech she was more than happy for me to try a breech birth providing she was presenting properly. She blew me away with how she took everything in her stride even when we got caught up in the hospital system.

Hopefully you'll get answers and you'll have a successful pregnancy soon.

anyone else planning a homebirth? : AandCsmum wrote:Maybe wait...

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:29:16 +0000

Author: Mintyfresh
Subject: 38610
Posted: 29�April�2012 at 10:29pm

AandCsmum wrote:

Maybe wait til later on in pregnancy? I was 37/38 weeks when I said to DH about it. Although probably earlier on would be a better idea.

Sorry to see that you've had another miscarriage

We're putting trying on hold until we see the recurrent loss specialist, but I'm hoping to talk him around before we start trying again as I want to book a home birthing specialist midwife

Thank you, we'll get there one day.

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Maybe wait til later on in pregnancy?...

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:14:15 +0000

Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 38610
Posted: 29�April�2012 at 9:14pm

Maybe wait til later on in pregnancy? I was 37/38 weeks when I said to DH about it. Although probably earlier on would be a better idea.

Sorry to see that you've had another miscarriage

anyone else planning a homebirth? : AandCsmum wrote:Have you suggested...

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:11:55 +0000

Author: Mintyfresh
Subject: 38610
Posted: 29�April�2012 at 5:11pm

AandCsmum wrote:

Have you suggested it to him yet Mintyfresh? I was really surprised when I told my DH and he said what ever you feel you need to do! I thought he'd say no bloody way.

Yeah, we discussed it briefly this morning - DH developed a concerned look very quickly. I had an ectopic last year, and that was followed by three miscarriages - I think he generally feels that pregnancy is an affliction or illness for me rather than us creating new life.

Additionally his mum had severe difficulties while pregnant with him, and they wouldn't have survived pregnancy, let alone labour without medical intervention.

I already intend to be very clear that if I want to transfer at any point, then that can be facilitated, but I also want to have the chance to attempt nil or minor intervention.

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Have you suggested it to him yet...

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:09:28 +0000

Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 38610
Posted: 29�April�2012 at 3:09pm

Have you suggested it to him yet Mintyfresh? I was really surprised when I told my DH and he said what ever you feel you need to do! I thought he'd say no bloody way.

anyone else planning a homebirth? : I've spent a lazy Sunday...

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:20:22 +0000

Author: Mintyfresh
Subject: 38610
Posted: 29�April�2012 at 2:20pm

I've spent a lazy Sunday reading up on home birth - I'm pretty excited now as the home birth midwives here in chch look great, now I just have to convince DH (luckily we have about 4-6 months before our specialist appt to determine the cause of our recurrent losses, so over a year to convince him.)

I was very pro hospital birthing until recently when I started wondering about home birthing - now I'm converted, but I know I get excited about things easily and I get very enthusiastic, whereas DH is more of a careful decision maker.

Did anyone here have trouble convincing their DH? Especially for number 1 - I don't want to try for a number two at all due to my troubles so far, and so I don't want to "have a hospital birth this time and see how it goes and have a HB next time"

anyone else planning a homebirth? : I was just reading this with interest...

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:48:24 +0000

Author: lisame
Subject: 38610
Posted: 20�April�2012 at 12:48pm

I was just reading this with interest (we had a home birth) and was wondering if maybe we need to split out the home birth birthstories from the main thread? Mine's in there, as are others, but they're not that easy to find.
Of course you could always go on to the homebirth association website and read lots there.
good luck all of you. I wouldn't have wanted it any other way and feel very lucky that we were able to stay home. (18 months ago now!)

anyone else planning a homebirth? : I did what Kellz did, had it all...

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:46:42 +0000

Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 38610
Posted: 17�April�2012 at 9:46am

I did what Kellz did, had it all in a bag, just make sure you tell DH where everything is, I forgot that bit lol

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Having had one almost-homebirth-...

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:20:52 +0000

Author: Kellz
Subject: 38610
Posted: 16�April�2012 at 4:20pm

Having had one almost-homebirth- didnt quite go to plan,...I would say make your birthing mat as big as poissible- this time we were planning to use an old queen size matress protector on top of opened out black bags then newspapers- all held together with masking tape- probably some towels or even our old duvet underneath the matress protector too- or somehting like that- big anyway!
I had everything I needed for the labour/birth plus clothes for baby to wera and a change for mne ready in a bag- so I didnt have to go hunting for everything while in labour- plus a list of stuff that i wanted dh or my mum to add to the bag if we ended up going to hospital- it was a good idea,...we still forgot the camera tho!

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Kellz and Pepi - I'm so sorry...

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:01:21 +0000

Author: lsttcdiver
Subject: 38610
Posted: 16�April�2012 at 12:01pm

Kellz and Pepi - I'm so sorry to jump back in here and read of your losses. Sending you both lots of hugs x

I havent been in for a while but am now 26 weeks and wanting a HB more than ever. I am so confident with my MW and her back up is great too so they will both be there. So nice to have found people who think along the same lines as me.
At the moment I have been busy setting up a birthing room for my dog and her first litter, feels like preparation for me though I know it's not quite the same! It did give me a chane to go through sheets and towels and see what we have and can use and I have thought about making a birthing mat so may get that started soon.

So far so good with bubs here and I am enjoying looking forward to meeting him/her in my lounge/dining room/bathtub when the time comes.

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Congrats on the homebirth of wee...

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 18:47:42 +0000

Author: Kellz
Subject: 38610
Posted: 08�April�2012 at 6:47pm

Congrats on the homebirth of wee Greer!

anyone else planning a homebirth? : I was always a birth in hospital...

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 08:13:52 +0000

Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 38610
Posted: 08�April�2012 at 8:13am

I was always a birth in hospital kinda person, no birthing units here but at almost 38 weeks decided to have a homebirth with the options of transferring to hospital if I felt the need. This I felt gave me the control over our situation. Once labour started, there was no question that I wanted to stay home. Apart from no time to consider transferring anyway!!

anyone else planning a homebirth? : another here tentatively planning...

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:19:12 +0000

Author: little red hen
Subject: 38610
Posted: 20�March�2012 at 6:19pm

another here tentatively planning a home birth although am suddenly freaking out about birthing at all :S Due October (I think there's only a week or two between us toes ! )

I'd love any advise anyone would care to share to a very nervous Mummy to be (for the second time) I don't know why Im so jittery all of a sudden.. :(

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Kia ora, Sad news from me again...

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:59:57 +0000

Author: Pepi-bebe
Subject: 38610
Posted: 16�March�2012 at 7:59pm

Kia ora,

Sad news from me again too I'm afraid, I've miscarried again, at 12 weeks. So miserable.

If we get another chance we'll still be aiming for a homebirth.

All the best with your HB journeys.

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Thanks

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:25:52 +0000

Author: Kellz
Subject: 38610
Posted: 15�March�2012 at 8:25pm

Thanks

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Ohh Kellz, I'm so sorry to...

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:20:22 +0000

Author: T_Rex
Subject: 38610
Posted: 15�March�2012 at 8:20pm

Ohh Kellz, I'm so sorry to hear that

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Yay Rorylex- congrats again! Yay...

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:09:34 +0000

Author: Kellz
Subject: 38610
Posted: 15�March�2012 at 8:09pm

Yay Rorylex- congrats again! Yay for having a homebirth too!

Sadly we lost baby on our wedding anniversary on Sunday, at 11 weeks. Its been an awful time and I ended having to spend 3 nights in hospital due to the huge blood loss.
When we have another baby I will back in here planning a homebirth again!

anyone else planning a homebirth? : bump, we will soon be planning...

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:08:59 +0000

Author: rorylex
Subject: 38610
Posted: 15�March�2012 at 6:08pm

bump, we will soon be planning our homebirth this thread is great, was wondering how the califont works.

anyone else planning a homebirth? : kellz, it connects to a hose,...

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:37:36 +0000

Author: T_Rex
Subject: 38610
Posted: 18�February�2012 at 3:37pm

kellz, it connects to a hose, so we had a cold water hose from our tap going into it and a hose taking the hot water out to the pool. You can adjust the heat so we had it just right temp to make a nice warm pool. We had it on the deck with the hose running through the catflap to the pool in the dining room but you could put it anywhere. We chose the dining room cos we were labouring at night and it is far from DD1's room.

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Hi Ang here, just poking my head...

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 13:49:06 +0000

Author: Free2BeMe
Subject: 38610
Posted: 18�February�2012 at 1:49pm

Hi Ang here, just poking my head in as I love hearing about homebirths being planned!

I planned 3 in australia, my first ended with a short stop at the hospy then home with a bub, the next two went off at home without a hitch :)

Lovely to read HB is alive and well still here in good old NZ :)

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Nah we dont. Do u have it in the...

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:28:04 +0000

Author: Kellz
Subject: 38610
Posted: 17�February�2012 at 8:28pm

Nah we dont. Do u have it in the kitchen and then put the boiling water in a pot and carry it to the pool? Sounds like it might be too dangerous with our 2 monkeys running about!

anyone else planning a homebirth? : kellz its a gas water heater thing....

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:35:30 +0000

Author: T_Rex
Subject: 38610
Posted: 17�February�2012 at 7:35pm

kellz its a gas water heater thing. they use them in caravans etc. if you had gas hot water you'd be sweet too

anyone else planning a homebirth? : pepi i live in Ashburton and we...

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:34:22 +0000

Author: notenufchaos
Subject: 38610
Posted: 16�February�2012 at 3:34pm

pepi i live in Ashburton and we have a small local hospital about 5 minutes away however if any complications arose i would need to be transferred to Christchurch just over an hour away as Ash hospital is just like a birthing unit - cant have an epi they dont do c-sections or anything, i have had two homebirths and am planning a third, i feel pretty confident at home.

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Thanks- will look into a califont-...

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:40:26 +0000

Author: Kellz
Subject: 38610
Posted: 15�February�2012 at 10:40pm

Thanks- will look into a califont- dont even know what that is, lol!

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Kellz, we've filled the birth...

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:50:50 +0000

Author: T_Rex
Subject: 38610
Posted: 15�February�2012 at 7:50pm

Kellz, we've filled the birth pool for both births even though we ended up transferring the first time.
The first time we used our hot water cylinder then pots/kettles and OMG it was a mission. Lucky I laboured for 24 hours before we transferred cos it took a few hours to fill. Second time round we hired a califont from the home birth association. We did a practice run where it took an hour or so to figure out how to get it going, and then timed how long it took to fill the pool. Lucky we'd done the practice cos the actual labour was pretty quick. I think we started it filling just after 5am, I hopped in at 6 while it was still filling and some time after that DH turned the tap off. I was a bit beyond caring by then So with the califont, it was easy. Without, I wouldn't do it again.

Pepi, I live on the other side of the Manawatu gorge to the nearest hospital. The gorge closed when I was 32 weeks and suddenly my 25-30 minute trip to hospy became 45-50 minutes. In the end we decided we were ok with that, but it's personal choice really. You need to own your decisions and be comfortable with them. I do believe there is a lot to be said for instinct - yours and your MW's

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Pepe -- everyone has to make comfort...

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:50:42 +0000

Author: mollycat
Subject: 38610
Posted: 15�February�2012 at 6:50pm

Pepe -- everyone has to make comfort level decision. With my first I was very happy being 5 minutes away from hospital. With this, my second, we are at least 30 minutes away from hospital and I"m happy with that. I don't know how I would do with 70 mins away but at the end of the day I HATE hospitals so would probably delay until it was too late... hehe

AT the end of the day you can't eliminate all risks, even if you birth at hospital so you just need to comfortable with the risks you are taking (and I"m not saying homebirth is risky - I don't believe that at all).

Good luck! I can't wait to hear how everything goes. I was keeping an eye on you late last year until you lost your wee bub.

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Kia ora all, Well after thinking...

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:31:38 +0000

Author: Pepi-bebe
Subject: 38610
Posted: 15�February�2012 at 6:31pm

Kia ora all,

Well after thinking I wouldn't be homebirthing as we are moving out of the city, now it looks like being a possibility again!

Have found a great midwife who delivers through the Warkworth birthing centre & mentioned although she specialises in HB that due to the distance of our home to town it wouldn't be an option she said "why ever not?!"

My darling partner has said she's cool with it now after learning now that the MW would have all the same emergency gear with her that the birthing center would have. And that if there were complications we should know well in advance. I figure that a helicopter to hospital is probably quicker than an ambulance even if our home is 20mins further from the hospital than the birthing centre.

Obviously we'll need to assess the decision as the pregnancy progresses, buy I just feel that a HB is what I've always wanted. I'm a little scared in case something went wrong, but think with the very experienced HB midwife plus my own instincts, we should know if it's the right decision for us at the time

What do others think about this given our distance from hospital? We are 20 mins out of warkworth, and warkworth is approx 50mins from North Shore Hospital. Would you do it f you were healthy and had normal pregnancy???

Thanks for reading and hopefully commenting!

anyone else planning a homebirth? : After a false start on Friday,...

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:39:44 +0000

Author: Cinderella
Subject: 38610
Posted: 13�February�2012 at 12:39pm

After a false start on Friday, went to see the MW at her clinic to be monitored. If labour goes too fast and we get to the pushing stage before I leave home, she has advised me to stay put and she will come to me instead of trying to make it to Waitakere Hospital.
DH is set on a hospital birth and it doesn't worry me one way or the other but I am happier being at home as much as possible.
Due to GD and posible issues with bubs a hospital birth technically is out for me but my MW has said she doesn't expect their to be any complications because of it and if she comes at home, she is prepared.

Hubby isn't lol

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Is heating the water for a birthing...

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:50:13 +0000

Author: Kellz
Subject: 38610
Posted: 13�February�2012 at 10:50am

Is heating the water for a birthing pool, and keeping it heated hard work? We opted against a water birth last time cos it seemed like a lot of work for DH when I would rather have him helping me than fluffing about heating the pool water while Im in labour! Did spend a lot of time in our bath tho, which was great- Would love a water birth for our 3rd and final baby tho! Any tips?

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Unfortunately it's been raised...

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:37:24 +0000

Author: Looey85
Subject: 38610
Posted: 12�February�2012 at 9:37pm

Unfortunately it's been raised for quite a while, (since 30 weeks) but you are right... towards the end it can be a physiological response to pregnancy. But generally if it is classed as 'hypertensive', they will keep a watchful eye on it.

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Doesn't blood pressure go...

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:09:48 +0000

Author: KatieD
Subject: 38610
Posted: 11�February�2012 at 5:09pm

Doesn't blood pressure go up a little when you are nearing delivery? Something someone told me once.... a sign that you could go into labour that week. Can't say that was the case for me, but it was an interesting view on BP.

anyone else planning a homebirth? : I just had antenatal classes through...

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:52:21 +0000

Author: Looey85
Subject: 38610
Posted: 11�February�2012 at 4:52pm

I just had antenatal classes through the homebirth association here, and they were brilliant! Such an awesome bunch of people in my group planning homebirths, and the information was great since it was tailored to what we wanted/needed to know.

Just hoping my blood pressure settles down - Had pre-e bloods taken today and have to attend a clinic at the hospital about it on Monday.

It may still just be pregnancy induced hypertension, so if it is... and my BP doesn't rise any further, I should be OK. I'm quietly confident all is well :)

anyone else planning a homebirth? : congrats Pepe and kellz!! YAH!!...

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:31:26 +0000

Author: Kupukupu
Subject: 38610
Posted: 09�February�2012 at 12:31am

congrats Pepe and kellz!! YAH!! :)

So exciting to see a fresh batch of HB's being planned <3

anyone else planning a homebirth? : While I was pregnant we stopped...

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:46:22 +0000

Author: CrazyCass
Subject: 38610
Posted: 02�February�2012 at 12:46pm

While I was pregnant we stopped telling people we were HBing cause of the judgement... and afterwards, when it all obviously went pretty well people are still judging me WF?!?

The hospital isn't the be all and end all, and not our only option. The only Constructive comment has come from DH who said he'd prefer the hosptial next time so I could have drugs, and I think he felt a bit stressed as it basically came down to him doing everything cause I was unable to. But I reckon he's had practice so we should be all good should we decide on a round 2

anyone else planning a homebirth? : I just had my 2nd baby at home,...

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:40:56 +0000

Author: sarasal
Subject: 38610
Posted: 29�January�2012 at 10:40pm

I just had my 2nd baby at home, in November. It was amazing, only one hour of active labour, compared with 30 hours with my first birth. Baby arrived before the midwife, so I did it all by myself!
I didn't tell anybody about my birth plans except a couple of close friends who I knew would be supportive - I didn't want to hear anybody's negative thoughts.
I used a hypnobirthing book & cd to prepare myself ... it worked as far as having a quick easy birth, but I can't say it was anything near painless, as the book suggested. But I forgot all about the breathing exercises when it came down to it.
Best of luck to everyone who is planning home births at the moment

anyone else planning a homebirth? : i have birthed both times in the...

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:49:17 +0000

Author: notenufchaos
Subject: 38610
Posted: 29�January�2012 at 7:49am

i have birthed both times in the lounge

i havnt really found anyone being too critical of having home-births a few people who have said im crazy but thats more to do with no pain (drug) relief options being available.

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Lol about the dining room comments-...

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:53:44 +0000

Author: Kellz
Subject: 38610
Posted: 28�January�2012 at 8:53pm

Lol about the dining room comments- haha that makes me wanna birth there instead of the bedroom so I can use that line, hehe!

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Yes, I've found the judgements...

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:19:15 +0000

Author: mollycat
Subject: 38610
Posted: 28�January�2012 at 8:19pm

Yes, I've found the judgements virtually non existent second time around t Rex. What can they say to someone who had a very quick first labour at home that went perfectly. Nothing really. And you know what? I don't really give a sh*t one way or the other what they think anyway

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Kellz, I had the same with DD1,...

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:07:20 +0000

Author: T_Rex
Subject: 38610
Posted: 28�January�2012 at 8:07pm

Kellz, I had the same with DD1, even though she was a planned homebirth, we had to transfer and so her newborn photos clearly show we were in hospital. I've told a select few people that wasn't how we'd hoped it would go, but for the most part they assume we'd planned a hospital birth and I don't correct them.

This time round, the photos I showed people showed us with a new baby (bub dressed by then though) sitting on our couch with DD1. Some people asked if she was a homebirth and I confirmed, but several others said things like "boy, they kick you out quick these days don't they?" and I've had great delight in saying, "oh I wouldn't know, I had her in the dining room" (works even better if they happen to be in the dining room and then you can say "I had her right were you are sitting", hehe). Most of them don't know what to say at that point!

But the stink thing is now people know we are homebirthers, so it'll be common knowledge before we have number 3 and I kinda wish it wasn't. I quite liked not having everyone pass judgement on it beforehand! Afterwards, when it clearly went fine, you can see they want to criticise but can't really find anything to say.

I'm so glad this thread is still going

anyone else planning a homebirth? : yay pleased to see there a a few...

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:02:16 +0000

Author: notenufchaos
Subject: 38610
Posted: 28�January�2012 at 8:02am

yay pleased to see there a a few people in here and that i can come in now that i am actually pregnant, i have the same midwife i have had with my other two girls who were home-births which is cool, i read a book about active birth with my second which i found really awesome im thinking about getting a hypnobirthing book but not really sure as DD2 came pretty quick and i tend to just go with what my body tells me too and forget everything anyway lol to the point where the midwife only arrived ten minutes before baby due to us not letting her know it was crunch time lol

anyone else planning a homebirth? : DH and my Mum were nervous and...

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:26:40 +0000

Author: Kellz
Subject: 38610
Posted: 25�January�2012 at 6:26pm

DH and my Mum were nervous and unsure about a homebirth- I gave mum stuff to read and set up a meeting with us all and the midwife. I had written lists for each person on what I wanted them to do during the labour/birth and the midwife explained how a homebirth would work, the safety procedures for me and baby etc, and after that Mum and DH were totally behind me.
We did not tell me inlaws we wre planning a homebirth and wont be this time either- we didnt end up birthing at home last time due to muconium in the waters, but hopefully all goes well this time and then the inlaws and all DH's family can find out after the fact!

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Congrats lsttcdiver! That's...

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:06:57 +0000

Author: Looey85
Subject: 38610
Posted: 25�January�2012 at 6:06pm

Congrats lsttcdiver!
That's awesome that you are sticking to your guns. Just because your bub was conceived a certain way, doesn't mean you won't have a totally 'normal' pregnancy and birth. I believe the same about my body size too! And so far, so good!

I live with my mum (I'm single, so doing it alone) and although I think she's not thrilled with the idea, she's slowly coming around. I've given her some great reading material and we watched 'the business of being born' the other day.

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Thanks ladies for the reading...

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:24:46 +0000

Author: lsttcdiver
Subject: 38610
Posted: 25�January�2012 at 3:24pm

Thanks ladies for the reading suggestions, have ordered them and am awaiting their arrival.

Looey I am with you on people trying to change your mind from the beginning, with our bubs being IVF I have extra obs appointments where they try and suggest that hospital is the best place for me but have no real reason for the suggestion (as yet, touch wood!)my MW comes to those appts so that she can give a diferent spin on their comments and be my advocate.
For the same reason I'm keeping my decision from my mum, she just wouldnt understand and would be very negative about it, I dont want that.

DH is really supportive of me being at home which helps I'm sure no just need to get prepared!!

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Hi all! I'm still on schedule...

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:49:13 +0000

Author: Looey85
Subject: 38610
Posted: 23�January�2012 at 7:49pm

Hi all!

I'm still on schedule for a homebirth (due in just over 5 weeks!)

I've had a few issues with high BP lately, so I'm hoping that things settle down with that (bloods were all negative for Pre-E which is good).

I have a high BMI, this is my first baby and my GP said I would probably have complications and am at risk for x amount of things... and so far... my pregnancy has been totally normal (apart from a bit of pregnancy induced hypertension lately). I have managed to not set foot in a hospital yet! My midwife is totally supportive of what I want which I guess is the big thing. And I trust her and I trust my body.

It's funny how people try and put you down right from the start! Makes me more determined to prove them wrong

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Woohoo Kellz, congrats! I found...

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:38:30 +0000

Author: T_Rex
Subject: 38610
Posted: 23�January�2012 at 7:38pm

Woohoo Kellz, congrats!

I found Ina Mays guide to childbirth an awesome resource

anyone else planning a homebirth? : I had a transfered hospital birth...

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:36:54 +0000

Author: Kellz
Subject: 38610
Posted: 23�January�2012 at 4:36pm

I had a transfered hospital birth after planning a homebirth with #2- when my waters broke as I was pushing him out there was muconium in the waters- which is a sign of possible distress and can cause life threatening respiratory complications so we went to hospital and DS was born an hr -still a completely natural, drug free vaginal birth tho.
We have just found out we are preg with #3- due Oct 1st and will be having a homebirth. Booked in with my last midwife today.
I wopuld highly recommend reading the Hypnobirthing Book by Marie Mongan- I think it it. As well as breathing/hypno birthing techniques it talks a lot about natural birth, and birth being a natural thing that doenst need to be complicated or medicalised, and I found the list for a birth plan really really good. I also have a good resouce on accurpressure techinques if anyone would like me to email it.

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Congrats Pepe!! Exciting news! Just...

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:37:56 +0000

Author: lsttcdiver
Subject: 38610
Posted: 23�January�2012 at 1:37pm

Congrats Pepe!! Exciting news!

Just thought I'd bump this thread as I've been reading with interest. Wondering if there is anyone else out there who is UTD at the moment planning a homebirth?

I'm due 15th July with my first and would love a homebirth. I have chosen my midwife knowing this, she attends homebirths regularly and is more than happy to help me achieve this goal. Luckily i have DH on board too.

Cant wait to hear from anyone else looking at this option and of course to get some info from the pros!

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Yay pepe!!

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:30:33 +0000

Author: mollycat
Subject: 38610
Posted: 19�January�2012 at 8:30pm

Yay pepe!!

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Congrats Pepi-bebe!!!!! xxx

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:00:30 +0000

Author: Muma21more
Subject: 38610
Posted: 19�January�2012 at 6:00pm

Congrats Pepi-bebe!!!!! xxx

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Kia ora ladies, Just dropping...

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:25:16 +0000

Author: Pepi-bebe
Subject: 38610
Posted: 18�January�2012 at 11:25pm

Kia ora ladies,
Just dropping by to say yippee I'm hapu again! Baby is due 24th September.
Unfortunately it looks like I won't get to homebirth now as we are moving out of the city soon and into the country where the only option for an emergency would be helicopter. So it looks like I'll be using Warkworth birthing centre. (with the last pregnancy we were going to stay in our rental in the city till I delivered then move to the country). As its my first my partner & mama are adamant there's to be no HB for the first go. Hmmmmmph.

But no matter how it's delivered, as long as we get a healthy baby to take home i guess!

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Awesome news CC!! Huge congrats!...

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:21:58 +0000

Author: Emmi_
Subject: 38610
Posted: 18�November�2011 at 7:21pm

Awesome news CC!! Huge congrats!

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Quick note - Lucan Te Araki Marino...

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:11:56 +0000

Author: CrazyCass
Subject: 38610
Posted: 18�November�2011 at 3:11pm

Quick note - Lucan Te Araki Marino was born at home in the pool on the 9th - 2.06am to be exact! Labour was only 7.5hours, including an hour of pushing (poor thing got stuck going round the corner).

Was an amazing experience that I'm glad I pushed for. Everything was on our terms and couldn't have gone smoother. DH was there every step of the way, and has been so hands on I don't know where I'd be without him.

Bring on the next homebirth!

anyone else planning a homebirth? : CindyD wrote:DH is just coming...

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:49:09 +0000

Author: T_Rex
Subject: 38610
Posted: 10�November�2011 at 11:49am

CindyD wrote:

DH is just coming around to the idea now (after i told him that HE could go to the hospital, but i just won't be getting in the car with him

hahaha love it

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Hi Ladies, Having my first home...

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:23:56 +0000

Author: CindyD
Subject: 38610
Posted: 09�November�2011 at 5:23pm

Hi Ladies, Having my first home birth with #4 baby in 6 weeks... can't wait to be able to get into my own bed and snuggle with my lucky last afterwards... bliss
My mum is having panic attacks about it already and DH is just coming around to the idea now (after i told him that HE could go to the hospital, but i just won't be getting in the car with him ) I have ordered a pool although with my other babies i always got to cold in the bath, but i have a hernia and am hoping that this might help relieve some of the pressure/pain. we'll see how it all pans out i guess! Exciting!

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Hey guys - had a show on Saturday......

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:24:29 +0000

Author: CrazyCass
Subject: 38610
Posted: 07�November�2011 at 2:24pm

Hey guys - had a show on Saturday... but NOTHING since then... the little tyke was just teasing grr!!

MW told me to make sure I get plenty of rest from now, so DVD afternoons it is Pretty uncomfortable and over having a sore back most of the time.... bring on baby I say!

We've also done the not telling many people (only people out of town really) that we are HBing - simply for the fact I could imagine some would turn up hoping to catch it in action hehe I can imagine some will be a bit mortified when they find out later on

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Hi everyone T-rex i think its...

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:20:57 +0000

Author: Muma21more
Subject: 38610
Posted: 06�November�2011 at 6:20pm

Hi everyone

T-rex i think its a great idea about not telling my mum till after the fact, i think i might do that!

How are things crazy cass?

anyone else planning a homebirth? : My DH was COMPLETLY against a...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:50:29 +0000

Author: CrazyCass
Subject: 38610
Posted: 02�November�2011 at 1:50pm

My DH was COMPLETLY against a home birth to start with. but when I told him that should I need an emergency c-section I'd still have to sit around for 20 mins (at least) till theatre was set up he relaxed a bit (we are 10mins max to hospital)

Also a good chat with the MW really helped him understand that it isnt all hippy like with candles etc etc LOL

I've put him in charge of the pool (which we got last week) he even started stressing he couldnt get the califont going (helps if the hoses are connected the right way round!) and was looking into either buying one or hiring one even though I wasnt fussed.

There is a good article in the latest OhBaby mag that goes on about it being safer because we are in our own 'space' and the tummy talk is full of good stories to. He wasn't completly satisfied till after a Hospital tour when he realised how anti the men they can be up there!

Thanks, looking at putting a birthing matt together this avo, should the newspaper be shredded? Or just folded? Then I'm off for a walk to try get things going!

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Aww pepe I'm so sorry to...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:43:10 +0000

Author: rachelsea
Subject: 38610
Posted: 02�November�2011 at 9:43am

Aww pepe I'm so sorry to hear your sad news

Good luck for your up coming homebirth Crazy Cass!

anyone else planning a homebirth? : T_Rex wrote: Kelly, careful...

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:29:34 +0000

Author: TheKelly
Subject: 38610
Posted: 01�November�2011 at 11:29pm

T_Rex wrote:

Kelly, careful - if you look at enough birth vids you might just decide you want another one afterall

lol you hush! don't be puttin thoughts in my head

anyone else planning a homebirth? : haha cinderella, yeah that might...

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:02:23 +0000

Author: T_Rex
Subject: 38610
Posted: 01�November�2011 at 4:02pm

haha cinderella, yeah that might be harder!

What are his concerns particularly? See if you MW will talk to him, mine said often the hubbys come round after she has a chat about the risks with them.

anyone else planning a homebirth? : T-Rex , what about telling DH...

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:22:18 +0000

Author: Cinderella
Subject: 38610
Posted: 01�November�2011 at 2:22pm

T-Rex , what about telling DH I am planning one lol. He doesn't like the idea. Might have trouble hiding the stuf I need though hehehe

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Talias mum, I didn't tell...

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:59:12 +0000

Author: T_Rex
Subject: 38610
Posted: 01�November�2011 at 1:59pm

Talias mum, I didn't tell my mum I was planning a HB until after the fact. She's the kind to worry needlessly as well, and I didn't need that in my birthspace

anyone else planning a homebirth? : hey guys! thanks for the advise...

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:40:14 +0000

Author: Muma21more
Subject: 38610
Posted: 01�November�2011 at 1:40pm

hey guys! thanks for the advise

We are movving house today so better make this quick

midwife think hemorage was because of the picotin i was given to hurry things up ( she was not keen but dr was, i was induced) she thinks my uterus got tired and gave up when it should have contracted down after baby and placenta were ripped out of me. I do not want to go back there!!
Argh dosent help that my mother has no faith in a ability to birth naturally yet she did 6 times! makes me angry

thanks for listening to my rant guys i hope i have time to read your posts properly soon xxx

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Ohh not long to go now Cass! Hope...

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:42:47 +0000

Author: T_Rex
Subject: 38610
Posted: 31�October�2011 at 7:42pm

Ohh not long to go now Cass! Hope it goes beautifully for you.

Pepe, I'm so sorry to hear your news

Kelly, careful - if you look at enough birth vids you might just decide you want another one afterall

I have to admit I didn't even notice my MW bringing all her stuff into the house. I remember afterwards looking around and thinking "how did all that get here?!" I was well into labour land by the time she arrived though.

I lost about 700ml of blood my first labour I think, and had really heavy post-partum bleeding for weeks and some awful post-partum clots too. It was a vonteuse/episiotomy with ecbolics to deliver the placenta. This time, I had no tearing worth mentioning, and we waited an hour and half for the placenta to come naturally and I lost 125ml of blood, and my bleeding had reduced to a trickle by day 3 pp. I'm sure letting the placenta take it's time made a difference. As did the major reduction in trauma to my poor uterus and nether regions. But definitely talk to your MW and see what she says.

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Pepe Hope you are managing ok...

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:06:35 +0000

Author: CrazyCass
Subject: 38610
Posted: 31�October�2011 at 6:06pm

Pepe Hope you are managing ok xx

Someone mentioned a pervious haemorrhage.... I am on No.1 but my midwife said to make sure I went to the loo regularly while I'm in labour because she has found in the past a full bladder seems to be a common factor - and she didn't seem fazed for it to happen at home... She did say they have all the same emergency equip as at the hospital with them (lots of people get a bit worried when she's unpacking it cause there is so much!)
But yea chat to your MW they should be able to pin point why you haemorrhaged last time..

Well our home birth isnt to far away (hopefully), picked up the MW's pool but can't get the califont to work for some reason... I'm not tooo worried cause I honestly dont have a set 'plan' in place as such. Still haven't sorted a birthing matt, though I do have food for DH & MW's so I guess that is some sort of prep hehe.

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Pepi-bebe...im so sorry to hear...

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:09:20 +0000

Author: TheKelly
Subject: 38610
Posted: 31�October�2011 at 3:09pm

Pepi-bebe...im so sorry to hear of your loss,huge hugs chick :-(

Im NOT planning a homebirth (cos Im not pregnant haha!) but I've become hooked on looking at them on Youtube,don't ask me why,I have NO idea!

Anyway,im so excited for all of you and your impending homebirth labours,hope they all go well

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Oh pepi-bebe, I am so sorry to...

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:48:44 +0000

Author: mollycat
Subject: 38610
Posted: 31�October�2011 at 2:48pm

Oh pepi-bebe, I am so sorry to get on here and read your sad news. Huge hugs and I hope you have lots of support around you at the moment.

Talia's mum, you are in my due in April thread and I'm also planning a homebirth. I had one with my first and it was excellent. Will be excited to hear what you decide

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Pepi-bebe I am so sorry hun....

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:27:30 +0000

Author: Kupukupu
Subject: 38610
Posted: 30�October�2011 at 10:27pm

Pepi-bebe I am so sorry hun. Sending you much love and I hope when the time is right for you to try again that it is a smooth easy road for you guys.

talias muma, best person to talk to is your MW who will be able to go through your birth notes and history with you and discuss the risks with you and the best options. Could be that the haemorrhage was due to your last particular labour & what happened during it, or it may not. Best of luck

anyone else planning a homebirth? : pepi bebe Im so sorry for your...

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:13:05 +0000

Author: Emmi_
Subject: 38610
Posted: 30�October�2011 at 10:13pm

pepi bebe Im so sorry for your loss

Talias muma, mine will be a HBAC too, I dont know if I hemmoraged after mine, but I know I lost over 1.5L of blood and they wanted me to have a blood transfusion...
Im 'official' line is that Im planning on staying at home for as long as I like/feel comfortable/want to, although the more I think about going to hosp the more I dont want to (especially allt he extra crap they will throw at me since Ive had a c section already) so hoping everything goes smoothyl and I dont ahve to worry about it...
have you had a chat to your MW? She might be able to put your mind at ease?

anyone else planning a homebirth? : Pepi-bebe i am so sorry to here...

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:07:36 +0000

Author: Muma21more
Subject: 38610
Posted: 30�October�2011 at 10:07pm

Pepi-bebe i am so sorry to here about your loss x

Hi everyone! i am new to this thread. considering a HB with this one. mine would be a HBAC so am still trying to weigh it all up. I had a massive hemorage after CS.. I do strongly believe i would labour better at home though but im unsure if its likely i would hemorage again

anyone else planning a homebirth? : I'm devastated to tell you...

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 18:59:50 +0000

Author: Pepi-bebe
Subject: 38610
Posted: 29�October�2011 at 6:59pm

I'm devastated to tell you all that I had a miscarriage on Wednesday, we would have been 12 weeks this Friday just past.

The last few days have been a blur. I still can't quite believe it.

I hope we'll be back in this homebirth thread soon, but ours wasn't an easy path to getting pregnant so I don't know if that will work out or not.

I wish you all the very best with your journeys.

Pepi-bebe

anyone else planning a homebirth? : yah!! congrats T-rex

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:39:02 +0000

Author: Kupukupu
Subject: 38610
Posted: 18�October�2011 at 10:39pm

yah!! congrats T-rex