waterbirth at home or at hospital?

[beanandturnip]

Hi, hoping for some advice....

I am 30 weeks pregnant with 2nd baby, I have just moved areas and new area is pro.homebirth. been to see midwife today and she suggested a homebirth as I want a water birth.

Now, I have had a cervical stitch.inserted, which.is due to be removed at 36 weeks. She assured me that this is not risky for homebirth.

I do really want a Waterbirth but looking online I am struggling to find one in our price range.

Can anyone advise on waterbirths/ homebiirths & the best place to get a birthing pool?

some hospitals have the option of waterbirth - is this available to you?

friend of mine's baby came so quickly, hubby was still faffing about with the water and almost missed the birth of DD who was born on the bed !!!

granted it was 3rd child, but just to keep in mind you want to make sure you have enough warm water and good water pressure to fill bath up quickly!

I have a HB planned but didn't fancy spending a lot of money when there's a reasonable chance of not being able to stay at home, so bought a La Bassine off Ebay (second hand but unused). It's inflatable, doesn't take up too much room and you can buy the whole kit with water pump, hose, inflator, cover, lining, groundsheet etc for just over £100 new (I paid about £60 for the second hand kit)

I did look into pool hire but it was going to be much more expensive (around £250).

As mumof6 says, water temp and pressure are very important. There is also some good info on www.homebirth.org.uk regarding the practicalities of a pool in the house if you are concerned about your house structure bearing the weight of a pool.

We have also bought a bucket as contingency, just in case there are issues with the hose, pump etc on the day.

My only mistake so far has been leaving the pool lying around, fully inflated, in the lounge for the last 3 weeks - so much explaining to do to visiting plumber, builder, colleagues, friends etc (would rather people didn't know my HB plans!)

Thankyou for your replies, I honestly hadn't thought about a HB before today really. A hospital birth is available for me but worrying about my toddler and childcare whilst me n hubby in hospital.
One thing I hated with my first was that my husband had to leave after just an hour because of the time, i delivered at 10pm. HB would mean he could stay with us after etc.
Going to do lots of reading I think over the next weeks. I also like the idea that noone I'll know I am in labour, if I have a hospital birth I I'll have to tell family as I would need sitters for my toddler.
First time on here, so thanks again ... Also what does DD stand for? X

DD = dear daughter - look at the acronyms

I hired a pool for use at home ( but 18 years ago, so can't remember where from) Attending to the water temperature and filling it up gave DH something to do, and it was just wonderful being in our candle lit study with the open fire lit and getting all excited about DS2 putting in an appearance.