I was booked for a home birth with DS but ended up admitted to hospital as my waters broke at 36wks and labour didn't start for a few days. I was perfectly happy with my hospital experience, but would prefer to be at home next time if poss.
I'm not pg yet but am wondering whether to try for a home birth again next time - my community midwife was very enthusiastic about it last time, she said it would take 20 mins for a blue-light transfer, but in a normal car it takes us 30 mins to get to the hospital (fairly rural roads, no heavy city traffic).
I wanted to ask those of you who have had/attempted home births;
What's your honest opinion? Do you think that's a bit far away?
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Am i too far from Hospital for a home birth? 20-30 mins.
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TiddlyOmPomPom · 22/01/2013 21:43
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