I have been reading many current threads on home births (haven't gotten to the archived yet!) but none seem to have reports on my concern so hoping this isn't repeating anything recent.
I had a very long labour, 29hrs, with ds, in hospital and an epidural. Had 2nd degree tear, and drs threatened to use forceps, but somehow I managed to push him out without intervention with my epidural still part-working as I couldn't feel the natural urge to push and just did it off my own bat when the machine seemed to indicate one was coming.
Sorry to go on about birth no. 1, but my question is, I'm seriously thinking about a home birth for no. 2 due in November, but I'm worried about how strong the pain will be as I seemed to have a low threshold first time round. How many of you had an epidural for the first time, but went on to have a home birth afterwards. Did you manage on g&a alone and was the delivery much quicker? I am really hoping to be more mobile this time as I want a quick birth and my pain expectations are much more realistic this time round!
Any comments appreciated
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Slightly different home birth question
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99redballoons · 24/04/2005 15:49
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