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To wince at people who have homebirths?

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TheCatsMeow · 09/01/2016 20:30

I never used to, I used to say that everyone should have the birth they want and mean it. But my birth went wrong and I ended up with a baby who would have died had it not been for NICU. If we had been at home, he wouldn't have survived and I may not have.

Every time I hear someone say they want a homebirth my head screams "YOU'RE BEING IRRESPONSIBLE". I get visions of myself and my son lying dead. It frightens me and every time I see a woman who is pregnant I think "I hope they both survive". I don't say any of this unless someone asks and then I just say that I ended up with complications so was greatful to not be at home.

But I feel like people are risking themselves and their babies and it makes me uncomfortable. I think IABU but don't know how to deal with my feelings on this. Please don't be harsh.

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eatscakefornoreasonwhatsoever · 18/01/2016 09:24

I had a HBAC and it went wrong at the end - shoulder dystocia, blue baby. I was told repeatedly by mws, doctors and nurses at the hospital after we transferred, that both our outcomes would have been far worse in a hospital because, being at home, I had two highly experienced midwives RIGHT THERE when what was a totally straightforward labour went wrong in the last 90 seconds.

Basically birth is a risk. Being at hosital by no means eradicates that entirely. I am so so glad I had a homebirth with MWs I knew and trusted who made sure me and my baby came through safely. I am also thankful for the care we subsequently received at hospital when they checked us over.

People have to make the choices that are right for them and their family.

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