Meeting with MW tomorrow - what to ask?

[Quindin]

I gave birth with the same midwife group 18 months ago, but I have already forgotten a lot of what is relevant to request or ask about details of the homebirth.

What do YOU think is important to discuss or request at 35 weeks?

[littlebb]

I'd probably want to go over the birth plan - what you do or don't want in your HB. That's one of the first things we went over early on in my prenatal care with my MW, and something we're going over now (I'm 33w tomorrow) to clarify things (i.e. delayed cord cutting, etc.). Also my MW has a regimine of supplements that prepare for labor and that's something we're getting started on (Alfalfa and Poly-Jean), so we're covering that this week. And I guess backup plan in case you need to transport?

I bet it's like riding a bike, though : )

[averlee]

By 35 weeks, I was so comfortable with my dear midwives, I just asked whatever I felt like! We talked about my complaints, mostly- hemorroids, breast changes, anxieties, etc.

[littlebb]

Originally Posted by averlee

By 35 weeks, I was so comfortable with my dear midwives, I just asked whatever I felt like! We talked about my complaints, mostly- hemorroids, breast changes, anxieties, etc.

Yeah, I'm at 33w and seeing my MW every two weeks. By this point, there's not much left other than the BP, measuring and going over diet and supplements. So the rest of our hour is more spiritual or personal - just getting to know more intimate details about each other I guess. We spend a lot of time talking about natural health remedies (when baby is here), non-vax, cultural issues surrounding birth, things to deal with the first few weeks, etc. They've been such a big help in calming any anxieties I have about being a new mom with a newborn (I am admittedly much more terrified about the 18 years after the birth than I am the actual birth!). It's times like these at every single appointment that I am so relieved we chose this route than the 10 minute rushed appointment in a busy OB's office.