Anyone had 3 or more homebirths?

[TotorosOcarnina]

4th pregnancy - hopeefully 3rd HB.

A new MW led unit has just opened near me and I keep thinking about it, like I've had 2 wonderful HBs and I'm pushing it hoping for a 3rd!!

Anyone felt like this?

I know I will probably stay at home cause I'm too lazy to think about going, lol!

[EdgarAllenSnow]

erm - yes i have! all 3 at home. I can't imagine giving birth in a hospital -

aren't the stats for a second or subsequent birth it is less risky at home?

I know what you feel though - i felt it too - i just felt that things had gone so well previously i was running out of luck.

I'm sure everyone feels they're pushing it whichever way they give birth - so much so people often choose not to have any more kids for that reason.

birth carries risks. and lets face it - is painful. but the risks don't increase with repetition - if you commence labour at home 90% chance of you completeing there.

[EdgarAllenSnow]

aren't the stats for a second or subsequent birth it is less risky at home?

that is to say, you are actually safer at home than in hospital, and so is your baby.

[Restrainedrabbit]

I've got three dcs and had three HBs :) I was v nervous about last birth as I also felt I would be pushing my luck!! But it wa another great birth, go for it

[DoulaKate]

I had 3 HB's and by the third one was convinced that something must go wrong as the firs 2 had been straight forward and thought I couldn't be that lucky again. Fortunately, all was straight forward and no reason why it shouldn't have been. Although every labour is different, you've done it 3 times before so your body's used to it. Good luck with whatever you decide.

[TotorosOcarnina]

Thanks its good to know others have felt the same.
I can't imagine 'booking in' to go in hospital/birth centre TBH.

Glad to hear its gone well for others.