BMI and Homebirth Question

[Teaandcake]

OK, I am well aware that being pregnant and fat is pretty much a crime these days but I asked the Midwife at my booking in appointment the other day about the chances of a homebirth anyway.

She was utterly horrified and informed me that with a BMI over 35 that I was in a high risk group and would have to fight everyone (GP, Consultant, midwives etc) to have one but, if I refused to go to a hospital then they would (grudgingly) have to attend.

I knew this was coming when I asked the question but asked anyway.

I had a very easy and straightforward first pregnancy with no complications, and a spontanious labour but did end up with a forceps birth.

Other than the possible difficulty of having to move me if I did have to transfer to hospital during labour what are all these other risks?

Hi

My BMI was 37 at my booking appointment. I have had to see an aneathetist because fo this for review as I may be having a scetion for complications last time. When I saw him he said that PG woman with a BMI of over 35 have a 50% chance of needed a section anyway - just becuase of the overweight factor???!!!

I have been told of MW and consultant they would be happy for me to have a home/water birth though.