I haven't done it yet, but after my last birthing experience, I am determined that the next baby will be born at home and I'm 90% positive I will be doing it unassisted.  DH is fine with me having a home birth... as long as he doesn't have to be home while it's happening

Just wondering if any of you mamas had had HBs, especially any HB or UC after a c-section.  My first two were natural and the 3rd was a cluster F of white coats interfering with my body's ability to birth my child.  I wound up with a c-section and wouldn't wish that on ANYONE!!  One Dr. told me that any future children had better be c-section, too... so, me being me, I'm bent on having an UHBAC.  LOL

Speaking of the next pregnancy, I'm anxiously in a 2ww right now and having SO many symptoms!!  I hope they're not in my head!  I should know for sure in the next few days, so wish me luck!

 

I say rock on with your tuff self! and darn the white coats!

I would love to have had mine at home, I know after doing natural with Olivia that I could do it again but I"m done having them... But really would have loved to have done it at home!

I woudnt do it unassisted though, I woudl have a doula or a mid wife or something incase emergency some one could call for help. and provide minimal medical asst. just incase..

my understanding about Vbacs is that it is a lil risky due to scar tissue on the uterus it makes it easier for a rupture and that can cause complications.

talk with your OB. talk with mid wives get all the info you can befor the time comes!

I so wanted a home birth for my 2nd one.  When I talked to my DR. he said he wish he could do home births- I wanted to make out with him right there because he was so HOT- just kidding no because he was so cool and encouraging (and hot) that I decided to stay with him

Have you tried The Bradley Method of birth- very encouraging of home births and helped me with both my babes...drug free!  If we ever have a third I am so doing home birth!

I have not yet considered the Bradley Method, but would definitely give it a shot although I'm pretty sure I could implement much of what they teach myself.

As for learning as much about it as possible, I've been reading extensively - it's part of why I'm so excited to have one/go through it.  There are a ton of great HB and UC birth stories on mothering.com - they give me so much hope & courage!  And, of course, if I ever get another BFP (I'm out for this month - AF came yesterday), I'd dive head first to get every shred of informaiton possible b/c I'm a knowledge junkie

I'm just glad nobody's calling me crazy LOL   I'm sure many read my post & thought it, but nobody said it.  Of course, it is kind of expected just b/c I'd have said the same thing when I had my first & second sons (14 & 9 years ago respectively).  I was *almost* courageous enough to consider it 2 years ago and really, really wish I had trusted my instincts on it... so, now, out of regret comes empowerment.  I guess I went through that experience for good reason after all!