What do you do when hospital birth is your only option? - Page 2

[mamaley]

Just wanted to drop in and say thanks for the responses. All of them were helpful. I'm still not sure what we'll choose--if we'll even choose to ttc,and then what after that--but it really helps reading these posts. Thanks.

[katmann]

If you present a birth plan to the OB, ask about being able to move around and labor in different positions. I can't speak from experience, since my first baby is due in January, but I have read that movement can really help you progress during labor. Even though it might help prevent unnecessary interventions, it seems like one of the things that hospitals are most against.

[hollycat]

keep open to the possibility that there are in fact wonderful, repectful hospital births and OBs. i have both.

[cottonwood]

This lady also said she thought of her LDPP room as her room and when people walked in, she was entertaining them & greeted them with, "Can I help you?" As opposed to thinking she was in their territory.

Love this!

[LiLStar]

Originally Posted by sparkysgirl

there is always the option of a traveling midwife...

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There's a couple who post on the ICAN yahoo group. I can get you their contact info if you want.