Comments on: Homebirth? (!) http://www.hippiemommy.com/2007/03/17/homebirth/ The life and thoughts of spunky, funky, little punkie Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:32:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Kristen http://www.hippiemommy.com/2007/03/17/homebirth/#comment-9079 Kristen Sun, 24 Jun 2007 19:32:26 +0000 http://www.hippiemommy.com/2007/03/17/homebirth/#comment-9079 I am seriously considering this myself after just finding out that I'm pregnant with my 4th! I guess I should start interviewing soon! I am going to get the book you are reading too! I am seriously considering this myself after just finding out that I’m pregnant with my 4th! I guess I should start interviewing soon! I am going to get the book you are reading too!

]]> By: anna http://www.hippiemommy.com/2007/03/17/homebirth/#comment-6688 anna Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:27:07 +0000 http://www.hippiemommy.com/2007/03/17/homebirth/#comment-6688 This is the second time this topic has come up in my life (I'm also expecting, #4). Once more, and I may be referencing that book you mentioned... This is the second time this topic has come up in my life (I’m also expecting, #4). Once more, and I may be referencing that book you mentioned…

]]> By: Sarah http://www.hippiemommy.com/2007/03/17/homebirth/#comment-6292 Sarah Sat, 31 Mar 2007 21:33:52 +0000 http://www.hippiemommy.com/2007/03/17/homebirth/#comment-6292 I've had two natural births with midwives, the first one being at a birth center and the second one at home in a birth pool. What made me decide to birth at home was doing a ton of research but also reading Ina May's book (the one you listed on your blog). That book is the best book ever about childbirth. Period. I've been reading about pregnancy and birth since I was in Junior High (it was a major early interest of mine), and this book is the one that explained everything in a way where I felt the most empowered and confident to birth at home. The chapter on the "law of the sphincter" especially did it for me. Totally makes sense. Oh, and if you decide to have a water birth (one of the best decisions I've ever made - it was wonderful...the warm water was such a relief to my laboring body) be sure to get a big enough birth pool. I rented one from waterbirth international and it worked like a charm. The main thing is that you want a deep enough pool where you can float if you want to and move all around with ease. Your whole body should be able to be submerged to get the benefits. Whenever I get pregnant again I know I'll be planning another home water birth. Let me know if you have any questions. Enjoy your reading! I’ve had two natural births with midwives, the first one being at a birth center and the second one at home in a birth pool. What made me decide to birth at home was doing a ton of research but also reading Ina May’s book (the one you listed on your blog). That book is the best book ever about childbirth. Period.

I’ve been reading about pregnancy and birth since I was in Junior High (it was a major early interest of mine), and this book is the one that explained everything in a way where I felt the most empowered and confident to birth at home. The chapter on the “law of the sphincter” especially did it for me. Totally makes sense.

Oh, and if you decide to have a water birth (one of the best decisions I’ve ever made - it was wonderful…the warm water was such a relief to my laboring body) be sure to get a big enough birth pool. I rented one from waterbirth international and it worked like a charm. The main thing is that you want a deep enough pool where you can float if you want to and move all around with ease. Your whole body should be able to be submerged to get the benefits. Whenever I get pregnant again I know I’ll be planning another home water birth. Let me know if you have any questions.

Enjoy your reading!

]]> By: Jenn http://www.hippiemommy.com/2007/03/17/homebirth/#comment-5610 Jenn Wed, 21 Mar 2007 22:41:57 +0000 http://www.hippiemommy.com/2007/03/17/homebirth/#comment-5610 That's awesome!!!! Midwives are not legally allowed to attend homebirths here in MO which is a real bummer. I would love to birth at home. I hope you find an awesome midwife and have a kick-butt homebirth!! That’s awesome!!!! Midwives are not legally allowed to attend homebirths here in MO which is a real bummer. I would love to birth at home. I hope you find an awesome midwife and have a kick-butt homebirth!!

]]> By: Abbi http://www.hippiemommy.com/2007/03/17/homebirth/#comment-5516 Abbi Tue, 20 Mar 2007 20:07:52 +0000 http://www.hippiemommy.com/2007/03/17/homebirth/#comment-5516 Hurray for Homebirth!!!! Hurray for Homebirth!!!!

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.hippiemommy.com/2007/03/17/homebirth/#comment-5425 Rebecca Mon, 19 Mar 2007 18:25:56 +0000 http://www.hippiemommy.com/2007/03/17/homebirth/#comment-5425 That's so exciting, Amanda! I can't wait to hear more about everything. That’s so exciting, Amanda! I can’t wait to hear more about everything.

]]> By: amanda http://www.hippiemommy.com/2007/03/17/homebirth/#comment-5416 amanda Mon, 19 Mar 2007 14:46:36 +0000 http://www.hippiemommy.com/2007/03/17/homebirth/#comment-5416 ITU. I used to feel the exact same way :) ITU. I used to feel the exact same way :)

]]> By: mama http://www.hippiemommy.com/2007/03/17/homebirth/#comment-5381 mama Mon, 19 Mar 2007 03:34:44 +0000 http://www.hippiemommy.com/2007/03/17/homebirth/#comment-5381 i would find homebirthing too scary:) would you like to visit my newly created blog? http://me-mama.blogspot.com/ i would find homebirthing too scary:)
would you like to visit my newly created blog?
http://me-mama.blogspot.com/

]]> By: Teri http://www.hippiemommy.com/2007/03/17/homebirth/#comment-5361 Teri Sun, 18 Mar 2007 19:50:11 +0000 http://www.hippiemommy.com/2007/03/17/homebirth/#comment-5361 Amanda - I have a story about when I witnessed my first homebirth - it was a waterbirth. It's a lot like the story you told about the homebirth VBAC you witnessed. Something to share on the phone! You couldn't have picked a better author than Ina May Gaskin for your reading on midwives and birth. I got to see a birth video where she attended and it was spellbinding. I'm happy for you that you found a midwife!!! Congratulations! Amanda -
I have a story about when I witnessed my first homebirth - it was a waterbirth. It’s a lot like the story you told about the homebirth VBAC you witnessed. Something to share on the phone!
You couldn’t have picked a better author than Ina May Gaskin for your reading on midwives and birth. I got to see a birth video where she attended and it was spellbinding.
I’m happy for you that you found a midwife!!! Congratulations!

]]> By: Sharon http://www.hippiemommy.com/2007/03/17/homebirth/#comment-5342 Sharon Sun, 18 Mar 2007 14:40:56 +0000 http://www.hippiemommy.com/2007/03/17/homebirth/#comment-5342 I think homebirths are very cool. I am not going to have one. I don't think there are any midwives here who do homebirths. But I really do feel like I had pretty good experiences with my births. The hospital where I go has nice birthing suites. And all the rooms are private on the labor and delivery floor. My dh saw something that mentioned homebirths yesterday and was like "That is just taking unnecessary risks. Why would anyone want to do that?" hehe...I told him that although I didn't plan to there are a number of reasons and a shared a few with him. I wish you very happy homebirthing! And am excited to follow your pregnancy and birth!!!!! I think homebirths are very cool. I am not going to have one. I don’t think there are any midwives here who do homebirths. But I really do feel like I had pretty good experiences with my births. The hospital where I go has nice birthing suites. And all the rooms are private on the labor and delivery floor.

My dh saw something that mentioned homebirths yesterday and was like “That is just taking unnecessary risks. Why would anyone want to do that?” hehe…I told him that although I didn’t plan to there are a number of reasons and a shared a few with him.

I wish you very happy homebirthing! And am excited to follow your pregnancy and birth!!!!!

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