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Q: Is malpractice insurance for homebirth midwives standard and what is a reasonable transfer rate? started by JudiAU (4/18/12 at 9:57am) 1 2 3…6	No one in the U.S. is ever "forced" to give birth with a CPM.... 1/29/13 at 1:46pm by fairydoula	103	3,635
Hubby wants a divorce over HB started by KatelynsMomma (7/12/08 at 2:08pm) 1 2 3…6	Closed for review. 8/9/08 at 12:27pm by Arwyn	102	6,707
having a midwife just to "catch" the baby? started by happyhats (4/20/10 at 1:28am) 1 2 3…6	I haven't had a chance to read this entire discussion, so... 6/29/10 at 12:00pm by Jaimee	101	5,897
DH is STILL not on board (rant and plea for help) started by Comtessa (3/19/09 at 1:31pm) 1 2 3 4 5	There are so many reasons why I want to birth at home rather... 4/6/09 at 7:33pm by homewithtwins...	98	3,169
AMA anti-homebirth legislative initiative started by TCA2008 (6/17/08 at 7:20am) 1 2 3 4 5	Sorry, but I saw so many questions asking what to do, one was... 8/18/08 at 5:53pm by ColetteInIlli...	98	5,209
Homebirthing Mamas Feb 17 started by mattjule (2/17/04 at 11:06pm) 1 2 3 4 5	There is a new homebirth mamas thread... ... 3/2/04 at 11:54pm by homebirthing	97	3,860
Homebirth with #1? started by kewpie-o (6/4/06 at 11:26pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I had my first at home 16 years ago. I also had my next six... 8/3/06 at 11:04pm by Kidzaplenty	96	2,539
How many people do you know IRL that had a HB? started by barefootpoetry (2/2/09 at 6:21pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Not one. Zip. Zero. Zilch. I have one online friend who did,... 2/24/09 at 9:36pm by minkajane	95	1,754
"You know you won't get a medal for that" Rant! started by HappyMommaBear (7/13/09 at 1:59pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Haven't read all of these, so maybe someone already said this:... 10/14/09 at 11:15pm by jengacnm	93	4,683
Our midwife lost a breech baby-questions? started by 19spitfire (6/8/11 at 1:18pm) 1 2 3 4 5	How do I unsubscribe from this thread, since you deleted my... 6/28/11 at 11:19am by LadyJade	93	6,495
Those with a HB under their belt... started by Munki'sMom (11/15/08 at 12:57am) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by Munki'sMom Would you ever... 11/28/08 at 3:09am by Rockies5	92	2,629
Anyone feel like now that they've homebirthed, they can hospital birth? started by KLM99 (5/6/08 at 2:02pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by alegna I couldn't plan a... 5/20/08 at 12:37am by dannic	91	2,831
"Homebirth is selfish". started by angie3096 (5/29/07 at 9:51am) 1 2 3 4 5	Selfish? Excuse me, but that is the dumbest thing I have ever... 6/13/07 at 4:01pm by saskiaofthewoods	91	3,105
Was your first birth a hb? started by DoomaYula (12/28/06 at 4:09am) 1 2 3 4 5	all 4 of mine born at home as somebody else said, i was also a... 2/23/07 at 11:00pm by Elyssia	91	2,328
Male Midwives started by RoseRed (4/7/08 at 4:32pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I could go to a male midwife. As someone who birthed with a... 4/25/08 at 6:55pm by notjustmamie	89	3,016
How much do your Homebirth Midwives charge? started by Snapdragon (7/15/09 at 9:32am) 1 2 3 4 5	Something between $3200 and $3600. I can't remember the exact... 10/15/09 at 6:14pm by emnic77	89	5,229
Homebirthing Mamas Group 2/7 started by mattjule (2/7/04 at 9:44pm) 1 2 3 4 5	New thread! ... 2/17/04 at 11:08pm by mattjule	88	1,906
Boundaries and Communication: Me, MW, DP started by SquidMommy (9/17/10 at 10:40pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by ARG2003 Upon reading the... 10/22/10 at 4:45pm by Gladiola	87	4,507
Homebirthing & Pregnant Mamas Chat thread for Feb started by TurboClaudia (2/12/06 at 10:04pm) 1 2 3 4 5	carla72 - yes, it's the hard panel model. If you don't plan... 5/23/06 at 6:13pm by 2+twins	85	1,794
Will you do a PKU test for babe? started by mommaJ (3/11/07 at 10:42pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Yes the PKU test is done in Ireland (and as far as I know, the... 3/26/07 at 6:40am by DavinaT	85	2,563
The "how to" and the benifits of water-birth discussion thread. started by Alexander (2/11/02 at 11:59am) 1 2 3 4 5	On a TV program I saw of a French Dr., he allowed the ladies... 5/31/05 at 3:26pm by Alexander	83	9,333
How much did your midwife cost? started by Juniperberry (10/14/08 at 9:14am) 1 2 3 4 5	our mw costs $7500 (NYC), but we're not sure how much... 10/27/08 at 10:54am by emc03	83	3,409
Delaying Rhogam shot? started by MrsJewelsRae (8/22/08 at 6:17pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by crazy_eights We don't do... 9/2/08 at 7:43pm by ~Ryleigh's...	83	6,071
Husband again thinks spending $$ on homebirth is a 'luxury' we can't afford. Update #69 started by StarMama (5/30/08 at 12:20pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I'm sorry you weren't able to have the birth you wanted Rachael. 6/10/08 at 2:43pm by StarMama	83	3,002
If your MIL was a midwife.......... started by diapers4fun (6/5/08 at 6:15pm) 1 2 3 4 5	If my MIL was a midwife, I would hope she would not be so... 7/7/08 at 2:32am by roadfamily6now	80	1,920
"Well we have to do some cord traction" started by Amila (5/19/08 at 3:41pm) 1 2 3 4 5	There are so many factors that people are not taking into... 6/8/08 at 1:42am by JoyofBirth	80	3,026
Homebirthing Mama Thread (All Due Dates- add yours!) started by Peppamint (10/27/05 at 2:37pm) 1 2 3 4	How'd I miss this? Add me! Stacy Due June 1st 2nd birth, 1st HB 5/21/06 at 9:36pm by StacyL	79	1,680
What will you/did you do for the pain? started by sunshinestarr (5/22/06 at 12:36pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Lula's Mom I didn't read... 7/8/06 at 3:40pm by sunshinestarr	79	2,186
Unbelieveable....he lied!!! started by ~Mamaterra~ (8/30/06 at 11:37pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by honeybeedreams as they say... 9/11/06 at 6:32am by majikfaerie	79	3,742
Did you use an unlicensed midwife? Would you? started by liberal_chick (7/21/08 at 9:43pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by liberal_chick My only other... 10/7/08 at 5:15pm by knitted_in_th...	78	2,499
Homebirth Pregnant Mamas Thread June 8th started by TurboClaudia (6/9/04 at 5:42am) 1 2 3 4	http://www.mothering.com/discussions...d.php?t=164295 Just... 7/3/04 at 1:16am by homebirthing	78	2,247
Poll: To ultrasound or not to ultrasound...that is the question... started by Caityzmom (12/28/10 at 5:58pm) 1 2 3 4	I had an u.s. b/c my first midwife said it was useful to... 2/10/11 at 7:14pm by go_blue	77	3,490
What did you eat after the birth? started by amitymama (1/29/08 at 6:23am) 1 2 3 4	with ds i was in a freestanding birth center and a resturaunt... 2/26/08 at 3:32pm by sierralily	77	2,038
HORRIFIC legislation started by eminencejae (2/3/07 at 1:16pm) 1 2 3 4	The article does not mention that although the Bill has been... 2/25/07 at 2:19pm by sebarnes	76	2,684
Did anyone do a HB and REGRET it? started by OldFashionedGirl (5/20/06 at 11:11pm) 1 2 3 4	I had my first child in the hospital and my second at home. My... 9/3/06 at 6:37pm by DayDreamer	75	3,454
$4,000!!!!! started by milk_maker (5/26/06 at 1:08pm) 1 2 3 4	It just varies so much depending on where you live. I doubt... 6/13/06 at 7:34am by PancakeGoddess	74	3,544
ACOG Statement on Home Birth started by danotoyou2 (2/7/08 at 1:57am) 1 2 3 4	What about contacting Ricky Lake about an anti-trust law suit?... 7/27/08 at 6:51pm by Jaysfamily	74	4,120
Who else has a placenta in their freezer? started by Emilie (1/10/06 at 2:33am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by busybusymomma Now I have... 5/16/06 at 11:07pm by hipem	73	1,548
U/S For Home Birth started by ghuaghua (1/9/09 at 2:33am) 1 2 3 4	We'll be having one. My husband has been very supportive about... 1/14/09 at 3:25pm by bunnigoods	73	1,645
Anyone WANT a big baby... started by AnnesMoM (6/5/06 at 2:27pm) 1 2 3 4	I don't know if I want one bigger than my last one..11lbs... 6/11/06 at 1:04pm by momsmyjob	73	1,724
Homebirth with Aetna? started by annettemarie (8/18/06 at 1:52pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Defenestrator It is more... 7/14/08 at 10:09pm by nashvillemidwife	72	13,445
Homebirth attire started by WAmommy (7/8/06 at 10:55pm) 1 2 3 4	i looked up the word "modesty" and i decided that wearing... 7/21/06 at 4:48pm by umami_mommy	72	2,009
Homebirth question: requires only a moment of your time. started by skibummum (8/10/10 at 2:57am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by skibummum For those of you... 10/12/10 at 11:00pm by smeep	72	2,763
Dilemma: MIL expects to be at birth. Doesn't know its a homebirth. Don't want her there. started by StarMama (5/12/08 at 1:51am) 1 2 3 4	WOW- what a thread! I honestly never thought that I would be... 6/20/08 at 4:26am by yarngoddess	72	2,710
Vent: So tired of the judgement started by Partaria (11/8/10 at 12:05pm) 1 2 3 4	YES. That's exactly how I feel. Not like, upset about it.... 12/6/10 at 10:31am by Partaria	71	3,336
Very upset with my midwife started by Jenga (9/24/11 at 3:36pm) 1 2 3 4	The attitude here is really really unfortunate. There are so... 10/25/11 at 5:57am by Jenga	71	3,761
lotus birth started by InaX5 (8/14/07 at 9:18pm) 1 2 3 4	For those who want/plan to eat the placenta, a lotus birth is... 10/21/08 at 12:53pm by Lemon Juice	71	4,753
Poll: Did your neighbors overhear you? started by BelgianSheepDog (12/12/06 at 4:05pm) 1 2 3 4	If they did, no one told us. We live in a condo with a bunch... 12/3/07 at 4:44pm by Oliver'sMom	70	2,976
Past Due - And Not Inducing ... started by jrabbit (1/4/09 at 1:42pm) 1 2 3 4	She is so gorgeous, I'm getting all teared up. Of course it... 1/15/09 at 4:42pm by mom2sol	69	2,569
Homebirth Transfer Support Tribe? started by maryjane (6/23/09 at 11:34pm) 1 2 3 4	PLease, do not feel lonenly or embarrassed. You are mother and... 6/17/11 at 3:49pm by Alenushka	69	5,540