Anyone finding / or found it hard to decide whether to have a homebirth?

[MarshaBrady]

I need to decide today, which feels early as I am due in December. I thought I would have more time to consider which way to go.

I had a good hosp birth with ds, but didn't enjoy really staying after the birth - the next time would hopefully not stay overnight.

Many of my friends rave about homebirths, and on here infact, but I remember last time being very keen to get out of the house.

I am not clear yet on what is best... Anyone else feel they are not sure and how did you / or will you decide?

I see now it's not the norm to have to decide.

In which case my op should have said: What would you do? My small midwife unit is asking for commitment to homebirth when I don't feel ready to give it.

Thanks to everyone so far.

If I felt there was a good chance I would want a homebirth, I would commit.

If, further down the line, any medical developments led me to believe I'd be safer or happier birthing somewhere else, I would change my mind based on the latest information.

In the meantime, I'd read everything I could lay my hands on about homebirth, try to keep fit, and see if I had any other alternatives (other MW services covering my area, midwife led units etc.)

It's a tough decision, but one that only you and your DP can make. But getting informed might make you feel more confident in that decision.