Homebirth/natural birth Mammas!

[Hawkeyewife]

We are planning our second homebirth for this fall (our 4th natural birth) and I was wondering if there were any other homebirth/natural birth mammas lurking. I live in an area where I have to drive 90 minutes each way to get midwifery care, does anybody else do this?

[firsttimemama]

I have a friend due any day who is planning a HB. I am thinking about HBAC for #2 (not pregnant yet).

My friend does drive at least an hour to her appts (one way)

I have several acquaintances/friends who have had HB

We were hoping for natural birth w/DS, but he was breech and chiro & acupuncture didn't help and I wasn't ready for a natural breech delivery

[SnuggleBuggles]

After my experience at the free standing birth center in town, if I were to move 40 minutes away I would still drive in so I could be with that group of midwives and have my baby there.

Not many homebirths around here b/c of state laws but I know one of the midwives that attends homebirths does house calls. Any chance of finding someone like that?

So, while I haven't actually had to travel for prenatal care I wouldn't be opposed to it. There aren't that many appointments till the end so it isn't too much traveling.


Beth

[DebbieJ]

My midwife is 30 miles away and in Chicago traffic it can take either 45 mins or 2 hours or more.

I sure hope I don't go into labor during rush hour or DH will learn how to deliver a baby very quickly.

[LBW]

We had our third son at home & were assisted by two midwives. It was a great experience!