Hello mnetters,
I was wondering for any advice, experiences. I need to decide before my next midwife appointment whether or not to have a homebirth. I am low risk, no bp problems (so far), healthy pregnancy will be attending hypnobirthing classes soon.
This is my "first" baby, I've had m/c in the past so i associate hospitals with losing your baby not bringing a healthy live baby into the world. The MLU is in the hospital, I've had two tours now to put my mind at ease incase i need to transfer and/or decide to go ahead with the MLU. Hubby is not all on board with homebirth as he's very, very worried regarding complications, transferring to hospital in time and i think (i know) he'll go into panic if I start bleeding or if theres any sight of blood. I think homebirth will be the safest for baby, as I'll feel less stressed,panicky therefore aiding labor and theres two midwives on hand.
On the otherhand the MLU does have a birthing pool and large baths designed to give birth in, and the high dependency unit is next door if complications arise (i also know complications are also more likely to rise i the mother is in distress and labor doesn't progress properly.)
I'm really torn between the two. Any advice? many thanks!
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Homebirth or MLU 33 weeks 1st baby cant decide....
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ElleyBear13 · 02/07/2015 19:02
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