re: Natural Birth Support Thread!

Quoting msplainjane:“ I think I was just at or after 30 when we switched  ”

Really? And they took you?

Quoting ~:Ashley {27 weeks}:~:“ Really? And they took you?”

Oh yes   We had our 2nd son at home this last May

Quoting msplainjane:“ Oh yes   We had our 2nd son at home this last May”

YAY I was so worried that they wouldn't take me because I am so far along. But if they took you at 30 weeks and I'm only 27. Maybe there is a chance that they will.

Quoting DeliriousHen:“ I honestly can not believe some of the stuff on this site, if a DR tried to pull some of this stuff in this country they would get struck off.... http://myobsaidwhat.com”

Lol. I'd love to agree with this idealised version of UK maternity care that's always portrayed, but in my experiences and of those i've come across it's simply not true   That's why we always have stories on the news about mothers being left alone to deliver because of shortages, birthing in toilets (i've been one of them) etc etc. I've had many terrible and downright ridiculous things said to me by OBs, midwives, social workers, GPs and health visitors here from birthing to breastfeeding advice.

At the end of the day, no matter where you are you have to take the initiative to educate yourself about birth and beyond or you're unlikely to get the results you 'should'. + at least they have nice suites in the US instead of our poxy filthy 8 to room wards over here lol

Quoting ~:Ashley {27 weeks}:~:“ I need a little reassurance. If you don't mind. I have every right to go to a midwife this late in the game if I want to, correct?”

I didn't see my homebirth midwife until about 3weeks before i gave birth, you should have plenty of time  

Quoting Mama*AtoZ:“ I didn't see my homebirth midwife until about 3weeks before i gave birth, you should have plenty of time  ”

Awesome. The only hitch I could for see was how far along I am. So hopeufully I will be able to switch like you did. If you switched so close to your due date I don't see there being a problem.

So my home visit with my midwives is tomorrow!!


I'm pumped! Anything I should be sure to show them/ask them that you guys can think of?

Are birthing classes absolutely neccesary?

Matt and I have been reading a bunch of books on different natural birthing techniques and have really taken to the bradley method. The book says we should take classes but the only person I have found who gives these classes gives them on Tuesday's only and I have one of my college classes that day.

I just got a call from the midwife and she said it was no problem. I have an intake appointment with her Thursday. YAY

Quoting ~:Ashley {27 weeks}:~:“ I just got a call from the midwife and she said it was no problem. I have an intake appointment with her Thursday. YAY”

that is great!

Quoting i love my sunshine:“ that is great!”

I'm so excited. I asked her if it was too late to transfer and she said no, she's had women who moved to her at 36 weeks.

Quoting ~:Ashley {27 weeks}:~:“ Are birthing classes absolutely neccesary? Matt and I have been reading a bunch of books on different ... [snip!] ... only person I have found who gives these classes gives them on Tuesday's only and I have one of my college classes that day.”

No, I don't think so. I actually thought they were kind of a waste, but some people might benefit from them.

Quoting ~:Ashley {27 weeks}:~:“ I'm so excited. I asked her if it was too late to transfer and she said no, she's had women who moved to her at 36 weeks.”

Awesome  

I just wanted to pop in here and introduce myself. My name is Veronica. I just had my daughter at 34 weeks all natural. I honestly didnt think I was going to be able to handle it but I did. I focused mainly on relaxing my whole body and breathing through each contraction and it only took 3 pushes to have my daughter! I was in shock for a little bit after giving birth... lol I couldnt believe I did it, I couldnt believe I wasnt screaming my head off... my SO and the Drs and Nurses all were proud of me and kept telling me how great of a job I did and how they couldnt believe how fast and how wonderfly I did   lol My labor story is in my announcements if anyone wants to read it...

Quoting msplainjane:“ No, I don't think so. I actually thought they were kind of a waste, but some people might benefit from them.”

Really? That makes me feel better.