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First Birth a Homebirth started by Sea_Gal (2/2/07 at 1:57pm) 1 2 3 4	All 3 of my boys were born at home. The first one in 1990. It... 2/7/07 at 4:22am by Traci mom23boys	60	1,120
Poll: How many people IRL do you know who hb? started by Emilie (9/3/06 at 2:35am) 1 2 3 4	My best friend, another friend and a friend of a friend...oh,... 9/11/06 at 5:24pm by Ahappymel	60	1,257
Does your MW come to your house for prenatals? started by Raene (5/20/09 at 1:28pm) 1 2 3 4	They don't usually do that around here until very late in the... 7/14/09 at 7:03pm by tayndrewsmama	60	1,392
It's Possibly Going to be a Breech Homebirth started by listipton (12/12/11 at 10:39am) 1 2 3 4	I had a normal presenting baby until one night I had sort of a... 1/29/12 at 5:41pm by gmaemaymama84	60	3,693
What made you decide to have a HB? started by Beauchamp (1/12/09 at 1:37am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Turquesa Some women do natural... 4/23/09 at 6:52pm by Gena 22	60	1,955
Who did you invite to the homebirth? started by Thing1Thing2 (5/12/08 at 2:59pm) 1 2 3	By the way, after the baby was born I DID end up calling my in... 6/26/08 at 7:07pm by Thing1Thing2	59	1,547
Is it too pretentious.... started by Doussou (8/31/07 at 10:22pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by cheeseRjedi I also don't see why... 9/12/07 at 3:43am by applejuice	59	2,067
Poll: How many of you had a homebirth or are planning one? started by mama_at_home (11/27/06 at 3:44pm) 1 2 3	We're planning to have one in June. 12/1/06 at 11:51pm by Shell_Ell	59	1,188
"Sorry if I don't want my grandchild to die" update post #29 started by lindsayjean (11/20/08 at 6:26pm) 1 2 3	"Gee, Mom. Sorry if you think I'm out to kill your... 12/27/08 at 11:39am by Turquesa	59	3,598
"Brave" has nothing to do with it started by raving_liberal (1/31/09 at 11:02pm) 1 2 3	Excellent post! Thanks so much for the gathered research done... 2/9/09 at 11:19am by forthebest	59	2,473
UPDATE Rant - I'm so glad I didn't have to deal with this... started by KLM99 (3/18/08 at 9:21am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by KLM99 He couldn't get the baby... 4/18/08 at 5:58pm by alicia9178	59	2,459
How do you feel about direct entry midwives? started by AdinaL (4/29/13 at 10:57am) 1 2 3	Mod hat for a second... Because we have several threads... 5/16/13 at 3:53am by IdentityCrisi...	59	1,338
Poll: When did you deliver your first child? started by galadriel (3/25/03 at 11:46pm) 1 2 3	I had my son right on his due date. My mom said I was born 3.5... 7/17/03 at 4:41pm by bebe luna	58	3,795
Midwife Gifts? started by mamasoulsista (8/28/05 at 2:43pm) 1 2 3	My mom is a midwife and she just found... 10/11/07 at 5:58pm by SunRayeMomi	58	12,003
Lets talk MW cost! started by Munki'sMom (4/17/08 at 11:46am) 1 2 3	My midwife charges $3500 with an "early bird" of $2800. We are... 4/22/08 at 4:43pm by Soogie	58	1,270
Questions/Comments you have received about homebirth started by NYMama27 (5/1/09 at 12:56am) 1 2 3	I've noticed that the comments are a bit better this second... 5/17/09 at 12:22pm by taylor	57	2,452
"Extended Breastfeeding" started by thefarmerswife (12/10/08 at 11:00am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Mainstream Hippie I am not sure... 12/16/08 at 10:29am by MsBlack	57	1,367
rhogam? started by applejuice (1/21/03 at 4:57am) 1 2 3	Hi -- Here is my protocol. I am a homebirth midwife. I type... 2/27/06 at 7:30pm by Defenestrator	57	4,844
First time birth - homebirth started by Carson (5/20/09 at 1:00pm) 1 2 3	We did a homebirth with our first, and are about a month away... 6/9/10 at 5:51pm by flitters	57	2,158
Do you take your newborn to the ped? started by Chinese Pistache (4/1/08 at 6:26pm) 1 2 3	We have taken our babies to the ped at 1 month for a check. 4/17/08 at 2:31pm by happyme226	57	1,627
Poll: Mind of the home birther started by AllisonR (6/6/06 at 5:52am) 1 2 3	I replied it was a combination of experiences. I have had many... 6/19/06 at 3:37am by Mama8	56	1,608
Homebirth is illegal, and I am so discouraged! started by lincolnsmom (10/1/04 at 10:54am) 1 2 3	First off, way to go for doing your birth your way. I live in... 12/16/04 at 6:22pm by lollaleeloo	56	2,402
How necessary are cervical checks? started by MommyofHero (9/12/08 at 4:26pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by PassionateWriter if i hadnt been... 10/15/08 at 4:45pm by janasmama	56	1,943
homebirth for wimps started by jeminijad (1/26/10 at 12:45am) 1 2 3	Quote: Has anyone stayed in there for most of active labor? I... 4/25/10 at 12:29am by phathui5	56	3,695
Do Home birth babies get the vit k shot? started by Chakra (5/6/08 at 12:29am) 1 2 3	We didn't, but we spent a lot of time researching the issue... 6/3/08 at 6:08pm by Moomin	56	2,150
Q for those who've already birthed outside the hospital... started by rmzbm (11/21/06 at 8:03pm) 1 2 3	The pain I experienced during my homebirth was considerably... 11/27/06 at 5:56pm by Mama Poot	55	1,213
Poll: Do you think your homebirth would have = c-section in the hospital? started by 2+twins (7/17/05 at 2:37pm) 1 2 3	I'm pretty sure I would have had to have a c-section because... 7/30/05 at 3:41pm by cheeseRjedi	55	1,821
Food for the birth team started by Shenandoah (11/30/06 at 8:33pm) 1 2 3	Good point pp regarding feeding a paid babysitter... didn't... 12/10/06 at 2:50am by tropicalpunkin	55	1,577
Too anemic for homebirth??? started by joyfulone (6/10/07 at 10:40pm) 1 2 3	testing 7/28/07 at 9:20am by MsBlack	55	2,207
Why is this preachy started by dylan1984 (4/6/10 at 4:59pm) 1 2 3	I'd roll my eyes and move on. But I also understand that... 4/15/10 at 3:53pm by phreedom	55	2,853
Does your midwife do internal exams as delivery gets closer? started by Overthemoon (4/7/09 at 10:34pm) 1 2 3	My midwife leaves it up to the mother. Some people she never... 4/15/09 at 6:57am by littlebb	55	2,016
Does 'Transition' exist in homebirth? started by Attached@TheHippie (3/14/06 at 6:31pm) 1 2 3	omg- i just remembered my midwife saying- this is one of the... 4/4/06 at 2:17am by Emilie	55	1,691
Pushed the baby back in, what's normal/acceptable? started by bcblondie (7/24/11 at 7:43pm) 1 2 3	Are you sure she wasn't "pushing the baby back in" so she... 8/30/11 at 7:06pm by holly6737	55	3,520
midwives...do you think UC is as safe as a homebirth? started by caedmyn (6/23/10 at 9:04pm) 1 2 3	No, I don't think it is as safe as an attended birth. I am... 4/22/11 at 11:49am by erin23kate	54	4,647
When did you first bring your newborn to ped? started by aran (2/7/07 at 11:58am) 1 2 3	My mw does the hearing test at 4 or 6 week appointment. 3/3/07 at 11:46am by the_lissa	54	1,277
I'm getting sick of hearing people say... started by RiceMomma (7/19/05 at 10:12am) 1 2 3	I'm trying really hard not to react defensively to others'... 8/12/05 at 2:51pm by phaeon	54	1,858
Best HB Youtube Videos started by OhMel (7/20/08 at 9:20pm) 1 2 3	Thanks for this thread, I'm trying to surround myself with all... 1/17/09 at 1:46pm by catemom	54	2,984
Got more vibes to spare?? started by galadriel (4/3/03 at 1:21pm) 1 2 3	Oh your daughter is gorgeous. What a long wait you had but... 4/19/03 at 10:59pm by grian	54	1,376
"good thing i didn't HB" and other stupid notions... started by crunchyconmomma (8/10/05 at 3:58pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by amyjeans I love this.... know of... 8/28/05 at 4:07am by applejuice	54	1,726
WARNING upsetting content So you're thinking of birthing at the hospital..... started by laoxinat (10/16/07 at 2:16pm) 1 2 3	What MsBlack said a million times over! 10/21/07 at 10:05pm by rmzbm	54	2,973
HBers, Did you have a sonogram? started by mommaJ (11/20/06 at 3:39pm) 1 2 3	I had 3 i think, before changing from the local birth center... 11/22/06 at 5:54pm by katie9143	54	1,012
Where does the fear/myth surrounding homebirth come from? started by haren.13 (11/2/08 at 10:43pm) 1 2 3	I think the fear comes from the unknown and the desire for a... 11/10/08 at 6:02am by rhiandmoi	54	1,470
When did you know you wanted a homebirth? started by KaylaBeanie (2/3/10 at 3:57am) 1 2 3	HB never even occured to me until I found this community. By... 3/16/10 at 9:23pm by Sharlla	54	2,172
Placenta indifference... started by BlueIrises (8/9/10 at 9:38pm) 1 2 3	I think that the placenta is a fascinating, disposable organ.... 1/6/11 at 6:33am by QueenEsther	54	2,453
Do you think men should supervise birth? started by heartmama (3/14/02 at 4:10pm) 1 2 3	I am finding myself really frustrated that many of the posts... 5/23/02 at 3:28pm by bluevervain	54	3,149
TriCare does cover homebirth for Prime and Extra/Standard with a TriCare Authorized Provider started by MarineWife (6/16/09 at 5:12pm) 1 2 3	I can't remember exactly how long it took for the claims I... 11/13/09 at 5:57pm by MarineWife	54	3,538
What did you wear? started by 3kids2love (1/17/08 at 3:48pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by KBinSATX Yeah, me too. Plus... 1/29/08 at 1:57pm by MamaAllNatural	53	1,139
Post-Homebirth Hospital Experiences? started by leavesarebrown (9/12/03 at 6:01pm) 1 2 3	Birth and medicine are loaded topics for everyone, even... 7/8/04 at 11:07am by leavesarebrown	53	1,985
Today Show Infuriating Homebirth Story started by S.Elise (9/11/09 at 11:05am) 1 2 3	I watched the segment and like how at the end Matt says to the... 10/1/09 at 2:29pm by Mama_2_Boy	53	4,967
How did you swallow paying out of pocket for homebirth? started by sunflowergrrl (8/25/09 at 4:10pm) 1 2 3	We paid about $2k for ours, but I would pay much, much more.... 9/1/09 at 6:39am by laurelg	52	1,461