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

[Summerfruit]

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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?

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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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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.

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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.

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

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!

my 1st was 9lbs,

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

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
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good luck

sorry couldn't do the link

Summerfruit -

have you had any news yet on your homebirth?

just being nosy!

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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)

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).