Bringing Baby Home
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Survey: Hospital Birth Versus Home Birth??
Asked by M.R. from Seattle
on February 13, 2012
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Did you hear? A young, Australian woman who lobbied for more support for home births has died after delivering her baby daughter at home. She was rushed to the ER in ...
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- My son was born at a hospital with a NICU. He didn't need it, we had no complications and both were happy and healthy, but knowing it was there was a huge comfort for...
- I had a hospital birth w/ a doula. Birth plan was present and I had our daughter "naturally," with no epidural. 36 hours after going into labor, our daughter was bor...
- My first son was born in the hospital- 8 minutes after we arrived (so ALMOST in the car). My second son I had at home, and I am currently planning another home birth-...
Home Birth
Asked by K.B. from Wichita
on March 6, 2008
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Hello Everyone! My husband and I have recently decided to have a homebirth with our second child, due in August. We are very excited about our decision and I am anxiou...
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- Hey K., My sister-in-law in ND had 4 home births! go to www.godurbin.com and chat with Patty about her experinces! She would LOVE sharing!!!! She had the last 2 b...
- Hi K., I'm so glad you are going the way of home birth. I had both my children at home. Charleigh is 26 and Brendan is 22.I wouldnt change any thing about their birth...
- I think it's great that you are birthing this way. My mom had three at home with a midwife and loved it
Coming Home from the Hospital Without My Child
Asked by H.C. from San Diego
on March 3, 2007
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I just had my second child 5 weeks early, so they kept him in the hospital for observation. He's doing really well, I just wish I were doing the same. I'm having a ha...
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- Dear H.: My newborn was 4 weeks early and needed to stay in the NICU for 4 days after delivery. I couldn't always be there with my baby either because of issues with...
- Dear H., I had twin daughters that were born 11 weeks premature. They both weighed under 3lbs, and I wasn't sure if they would ever come home at all. At a time like...
- Hi H. - I totally can relate. When my son was born, there were compications that kept him in the hospital for 6 weeks. It was a very sad and difficult time for me. I...
For Those Who Choose Hospital over Home
Asked by J.L. from Lakeland
on December 9, 2007
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What types of things would convince you to birth at home or at a birth center if you are currently opposed? Or were opposed and than changed your view.
Please only...
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- Wow. I don’t think I’m currently opposed to birthing at home or in a birthing center, but I definitely didn’t consider it an option during my first pregnancy. I ...
- Hi J., It's such a personal decision, but I can't help but be on the side of the "what ifs". My daughter (my first) had a pneumothorax (sp?)(hole in her lung) whic...
- Bring a doula to the hospital if you must go who knows what your vision is for your birth. The birthing center was a definite happy middle for me and my husband betwe...
Visitors at Hospital After Giving Birth
Asked by E.K. from Kalamazoo
on July 28, 2011
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I am preg now, due in Jan and have a 2 yr old dd. With my daughter I had avery long and hard labor- my water broke at 7 am and I didnt have her till around 3:30 am ne...
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- How about you tell YOUR family and hubby tells his? Let hubby know in advance. I agree with you that you should get some rest after a long labor. If it now is long....
- If mom says no visitors, the hospital is obligated to comply. I would warn family ahead of time so that they don't waste the trip and have time to pout and get over it...
- I was a little different - I liked having visitors. I was lucky with my first baby - I was laboring during the day. My mother and husband were with me, especially du...
Coping in the Hospital While Toddler at Home
Asked by M.L. from Austin
on December 15, 2009
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I'm been in the hospital for a week now for preterm labor with twins (3-4 cm dialated). I am a gestational carrier for my sister and am 31 weeks pg with her twin boy...
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- i just wanted to say that you are a wonderful person and sister for giving such a beautiful gift to your sister..stay strong your little one will forever love you and ...
- Bless, Bless, Bless your heart- it is soo not something that will last!!! As a matter of fact she won't remember it which is a great thing- this is a great time for y...
- Hi M., Let me start by saying that I admire you for what you are doing for your sister! Like you, I went into the hospital at 31 weeks with pre-term labor and wa...
What Should I Bring for My Toddler Who Will Be Present at My Hospital Birth?
Asked by E.D. from Portland
on June 6, 2011
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Hi moms!!
I am 31 weeks pregnant and decided months ago that I would like my 20 month old to be present during the labour and birth of her little brother! I know the...
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- My daughter was 25 months old when my second was born. I had gone back and forth for months about wanting her in the room with me. Her birth was so easy but it was soo...
- Having an adult to supervise her is key, but make sure you give that person the "authority" to decide when she needs to leave the room. That shouldn't be left to only...
- I would make sure you have someone that can watch her outside of the room in case she gets scared by all the comotion that goes along with the birth of a child. If yo...
What Should Be in My Hospital Bag?
Asked by S.A. from Spokane
on March 15, 2011
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Need to make a hospital for me and my baby when I deliver. What do I need to bring?
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- didn't read other responses, but I am addicted to my lip balm. So make sure if you're OCD about something like that -- make sure it's packed in your bag already.
- several things i really like to bring of my own.. is extra maternity underwear.. even though they give you these mese type underwear that are disposible.. they made me...
- Your own overnight maxi pads. Get the best out there (Always are good). The ones provided by the hospital look like relics from the 50s and don't work well. You'll be ...
Birth Center Vs. Home Birth
Asked by A.L. from Salt Lake City
on November 6, 2012
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This go round I'm thinking of doing a home birth or using my midwife's birth suite. (this is baby #4, with baby #3 I had a nurse "catch" while she said "Oh, I've never...
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- I am a 4x (unassisted) home waterbirther. I had some land contractions and realized that I could/would NEVER deliver outside of the water. So relaxing AND I could chan...
- I read what Hazel wrote and think that she is giving you some really solid advice. More than anything, don't be SO totally invested in doing it ONE way that you lose ...
- Water births are amazing. I hme birthed my second, and am planning on home birth again with my current pregnancy. Cleaning up the tub was a real chore for hubby, bu...
Birth Plan and What to Have Ready to Take to the Hospital for the Delivery
Asked by P.P. from Dallas
on January 27, 2009
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What to take??? I'm seven months along and I have to still get a backpack ready with all the stuff I will need during my stay at the hospital. this is my second baby a...
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- I have not had a c-section, just 3 vag. births, but I'm sure most of this stuff still applies. In addition to the obvious camera, etc. I took the baby book and announ...
- Hi. I ended up having a C-section last minute. Recovery was not really bad. Expect to be in the hospital 2-3 days and just take things that will make you more comfo...
- Everyone else has good ideas for what to bring, I just wanted to chime in on the Pitocin. You either are having a planned C-section or you are having a planned vagina...
