So I am planning a homebirth, second child, first homebirth. My midwives have their clients register at the hospital just in case of transfer. Fair enough.
At my appointment today, the first question nurse asked, bearing in mind that she didn't know if I had an OB or midwife, was, "Is this a planned home or hospital birth?" I was surprised enough at the question but shocked at her answer. When I took a deep breath and said homebirth, she smiled, effused at how great that was, and brought it up in a positive manner throughout our appointment.
She even said, "Well, you aren't sick, why in heavens would you want to come to an old hospital to have your baby."
In overviewing hospital policies, practices etc. etc. she prefaced all her statements by staying, "You likely won't be here anyway, but just in case ..."
It gets better.
Then she got to the care of the baby part of the appointment. How do you intend to feed your baby etc. etc. She asked if I had breastfed my son and if yes for how long. I took a deep breath and told her the truth, four years. She cheered! And told me I was a wonderful mother and a tremendous example to other mothers who could do more to encourage breastfeeding than she ever could as a nurse.
On my way out, she said, "Don't take this the wrong way but I certainly hope that we don't see you back here again for the birth, best of luck!"
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At my appointment today, the first question nurse asked, bearing in mind that she didn't know if I had an OB or midwife, was, "Is this a planned home or hospital birth?" I was surprised enough at the question but shocked at her answer. When I took a deep breath and said homebirth, she smiled, effused at how great that was, and brought it up in a positive manner throughout our appointment.
She even said, "Well, you aren't sick, why in heavens would you want to come to an old hospital to have your baby."
In overviewing hospital policies, practices etc. etc. she prefaced all her statements by staying, "You likely won't be here anyway, but just in case ..."
It gets better.
Then she got to the care of the baby part of the appointment. How do you intend to feed your baby etc. etc. She asked if I had breastfed my son and if yes for how long. I took a deep breath and told her the truth, four years. She cheered! And told me I was a wonderful mother and a tremendous example to other mothers who could do more to encourage breastfeeding than she ever could as a nurse.
On my way out, she said, "Don't take this the wrong way but I certainly hope that we don't see you back here again for the birth, best of luck!"
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good for you for giving truthful answers. i probably would have fibbed!
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That's wonderful!
