Update on Homebirth Question

Updated on July 27, 2007
E.M. asks from West Chicago, IL
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Our first baby was breech, and that's the only reason I had to have a c-section. I REALLY hope I don't ever have to go through that again. Not that I didn't recover well, I just have since done a lot of reading about how the body is designed, and c-section just isn't the optimal way for a baby to come into the world. Thanks so much for all the responses. I was able to get in touch with a midwife in the area who I was looking forward to using-- til she let me know she's moving next year!
And now I'm 11 wks pregnant, wondering what to do now. Should I go see a normal doctor and then switch to a midwife once I find one? I feel like I at least need to get bloodwork done.

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So What Happened?

I'm now 22 wks pregnant, and after 2 negative experiences trying to get a midwife to commit to taking me (they both decided to move by the end of the year!) we've decided to go with Homefirst. Right now it's a bit up in the air whether they'll do a VBAC though.. something about politics and the state of Illinois. I'll keep everyone posted. At least I like the Dr!

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A.R.

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E.,

I have helped several moms from this board find homebirth midwives. I'm not sure if I helped you the first time or not, but if you send me your info, I can post it to the doula board and they can post it from there to the midwife board with your permission.
I would need the town you are wanting to deliver in, your name, your phone number, your email, and your due date.

Also, I am seeing West Suburban Midwives and I think they are WONDERFUL. I will deliver in a hospital but they let you dictate EVERYTHING about the birth and even see you in their office first before admitting you to the hospital (which is across the street.) They have 3 rooms with labor/birth tubs if you want a waterbirth as well. The hospital only requires you to stay for 6 hours too, which is really different because most I have toured make you stay overnight.

I would personally see a CNM to begin with rather than an OB if you can't find a midwife right away.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
'M.

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S.B.

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You must be talking about the midwife Diane huh, who does homebirths? She is great. Are you still going to try to do a homebirth?

S. Bailey CLD
Aurora
www.tendermomentsdoula.com

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J.R.

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With a rsik of uternine rupture, make sure you deliver in a hospital whether you go with an MD ot a midwife. Most MD's want you to try VBAC so it's really up to you which way you go. I would atleast get the ball rolling with an MD visit and then make a decision. I have a great ongyne in Downers grove who does vbacs if you need one.

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