Hi,
I am seriously considering a homebirth (am seven and a half months pregnant with my first) after a conversation with a midwife. Had not really thought about it but when I discussed some fears with her she suggested I sounded like the sort of person that may be better and more relaxed at home.
Have done some research and certainly looks as safe as hospital birth if you are low risk and we are 5 minutes for the hospital driving normally.
The websites and stories I have read seem overwhelmingly positive (including all the stories from homebirth.org). However, another post on here made me wonder how many people have had poor experiences but not ever mentioned it?
I am not trying to scare anyone but am genuinely interested in any stories, not necessarily where the outcome was not positive but where in hindsight people wished they were in hospital, weren't relaxed, could not cope with pain etc.
Don't wish to be negative but really want to be prepared and get both sides of the story?