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Childbirth

IS IT REASONNABLE TO OPT FOR HB WHEN FIRST DD WAS 10 POUNDS ??

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Summerfruit · 13/02/2007 14:32

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booge · 18/02/2007 22:47

I had my second at home, she was 10 lb and her shoulders got stuck (shoulder dystophia) during the delivery, she was delivered ok by my 2 brilliant and very experienced midwives and needed just a puff of oxygen. It can be a very difficult situation to deal with and the midwife told me it was her worst scenario for a home birth. Shoulder dystophia is more common with bigger babies and is a possible complication to be aware of when you make your decision. If I have any more the midwife has said I should have them in hospital as it could happen again (she is usually very pro homebirth).

runnyhabbit · 18/02/2007 22:36

Glad you've had a more positive outcome with your mw

If this baby arrives on its due date (highly unlikely, I know ) then its 10th April (7 weeks on Tuesday)

Summerfruit · 17/02/2007 12:08

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runnyhabbit · 16/02/2007 17:26

Summerfruit -

have you had any news yet on your homebirth?

just being nosy!

viclb76 · 13/02/2007 17:27

sorry couldn't do the link

viclb76 · 13/02/2007 17:26

My first was 8lb1/2 oz and my second 7lb.
As you have given birth vaginally before I don't see why not again and at home.At home the care is 1to1 and often 2 midwives at the end.
Have you considered a home water birth,this can be very beneficial for pain relief and for stretching.As someone said before if you book one now you can always change your mind at a later date.If there were any concerns you always have the option of transfering to hospital.If you really want a homebirth you can have one,it is your right.
this link may help
\link{http://homebirth.org.uk
good luck

kittylette · 13/02/2007 16:03

my 1st was 9lbs,

i had my 2nd at home, he was 7lbs 11

Belgianchocolatesmama · 13/02/2007 16:02

I wouldn't beleive these estimated weights. I had one the other day where they had it seriously wrong. It was supposed to be a big baby and when it came out it was this tiny scrappy little thing.
All I'd say is stay away from the chocolates and the cakes and snack on carrot and celery sticks. Those last few weeks all sugary stuff you eat goes straight to the baby to fatten it up!

runnyhabbit · 13/02/2007 15:57

SF - is your mw physic? maybe she can tell me how much mine is going to weigh!

runnyhabbit · 13/02/2007 15:55

ask away!

1st appt at 7wks - AN clinic to confirm pregnancy
2nd appt at 11wks - booking appt (at home)
Had dating scan at 12wks, blood tests at 16wks, and anomally scan at 20wks
3rd at 23 wks - AN clinic
4th at 28wks - AN clinic
5th at 30wks - AN clinic

So far I've had 5 mw appt. But they did explain to me quite early on that they don't see second timers as much as first timers unless there's a problem.

Next appt at 33 wks - blood tests (they've found some antibodies in my blood, and are being a bit cautious)
34 wks - pre birth appt (at home)
Then every 2 weeks until d day, unless I tell them otherwise.

Summerfruit · 13/02/2007 15:51

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katierocket · 13/02/2007 15:48

not read all the threads but my first was 9lb 13oz - ventouse delivery. Second was predicted by MW to be over 10 lbs but was actually 8lb 15oz.

Summerfruit · 13/02/2007 15:45

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Summerfruit · 13/02/2007 15:43

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Belgianchocolatesmama · 13/02/2007 15:41

Is there a community midwives' office number or even just the general ante-natal clinic number. They might just be able to forward you to someone who can help you. My trust gives women an app't with the obstetrician to discuss place of delivery in your case, so someone must be able to do this for you.
Other usefull websites are:
homebirth.co.uk
sheilakitzinger.com/homebirth
independent midwives.co.uk
aims.org.uk
midwifery.org.uk

All of these sites have got home birth information and links to research etc. You could always arm yourself with all this knowledge and show it to your GP

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runnyhabbit · 13/02/2007 15:37

begianchocolatesmama - Our areas must be run in a similar way. I live in South Wales, and have only had to see my GP once (not pregnancy related) Anything to do with pregnancy, I just see the cmw.

SF - will you get the opportunity to go to any antenatal classes? They might have some more information for you, even though you've been through labour/birth before?

Summerfruit · 13/02/2007 15:34

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Belgianchocolatesmama · 13/02/2007 15:34

Oh runny I called you runnyrabbit. Sorry I think my dd's rabbit obsession is getting to me!

runnyhabbit · 13/02/2007 15:31

SF - have a look at the BirthChoiceUK website. It gives some really good stats for your area in terms of assisted deliverys, hb etc. I found it v useful when talking to dh about hb.

You might need to double check if you will be having a pre birth appt. A friend of mine didn't have one. She lives quite close by, but looked after by a different Health Auhtority.

Belgianchocolatesmama · 13/02/2007 15:31

Yes runnyrabbit. Where I'm living (which is by no means an affluent area) all women are seen by the cmw throughout their pregnancy and don't even see their GP once. The Trust has also set a target that all women get a home visit for both their booking history and the birth plan. I must say that they have it almost right (except for the bit that although MW do all of this, they are understaffed and overworked)

Summerfruit · 13/02/2007 15:30

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Belgianchocolatesmama · 13/02/2007 15:28

Sorry to hear that Summerfruit. Do you think you could afford an independent midwife? Or do you have the number for the supervisor of midwives where you live? The Supervisor could help you I think.

If I were you I would definitely write a letter to your Trust to let them know about the appalling lack of community midwives.

I'm sure you've heard about the job freezes and the newly qualified midwives who can't find a job (including some of my classmates). I just can't beleive some women like you are not getting the care they deserve while there are unemployed midwives out there. So shocking and sad

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runnyhabbit · 13/02/2007 15:25

I too, cannot believe the difference in care throughout the UK. My mw's are brilliant - very, very supportive.
Might be an idea and do your reasearch. As Bozza said, how far are you from the hospital? Maybe start writing your birth plan now, with a few plan b/c/d included? And stress to them that you're not going to do anything that will you/baby at risk, but by the same token, you want to be in control.

Btw, I am suffering from SPD this time round (complete with crutches ) and the physio is totally supporting my decision for a hb.

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