experienced UCers/Homebirthers - Page 3

[greenmama66]

Originally Posted by Almi 

Originally Posted by greenmama66 

Mine does twins and all- upfront she will say no she doesn't because they are state licensed here but most of the homebirth midwives in my ares do twins. I remember when I was pregnant with my first (not knowing for sure I was having twins) in Santa Fe and the homebirth midwives I met said no twins. So I found one through a friend that had her twins with her and she was hands off and I used her and then  found out at 7 months I was having twins. She was great and the birth went well and am glad I had her because I did require attention for bad PPH.

Well, that's great.  I'm happy for you.  Where do you live?

Boulder Co.

[Mamatoabunch]

Things we have used.

1. Scissors

2. Alcohol to put sterilized scissors along w/ canning jar

3. Shower curtain on bed after birth to potentially catch blood overflow

4. Sheperd's purse, used in one UC

5. Cord clamps

6. Calcium lactate

7. Kiddie pool

8. Adaptor to shower or sink

9. Hose

10. Nose suction thing, used in two UC's

11. Bendie straw to drink in labor

13. Baby scale or fishie scale

14. Cord clamps or something to clamp cord

15. Old sheets on bed

16. Old towels

17. A couple of depends type underwear for after the birth

18. Steel bowl for placenta

19. Hydrogen peroxide for blood spots

20. Chux to sit on once I get out of pool and onto bed

21. Tape measure for baby length

[VeganEmma]

thank you, great list! how did you weigh the baby with the scale? was it a hanging one?

[Almi]

Originally Posted by greenmama66 

Originally Posted by Almi 

Originally Posted by greenmama66 

Mine does twins and all- upfront she will say no she doesn't because they are state licensed here but most of the homebirth midwives in my ares do twins. I remember when I was pregnant with my first (not knowing for sure I was having twins) in Santa Fe and the homebirth midwives I met said no twins. So I found one through a friend that had her twins with her and she was hands off and I used her and then  found out at 7 months I was having twins. She was great and the birth went well and am glad I had her because I did require attention for bad PPH.

Well, that's great.  I'm happy for you.  Where do you live?

Boulder Co.

Sad for me.  I thus far cannot find a hands-off midwife or one that will assist with twins in my area.  I'm not too concerned with finding a midwife, but it would be nice to have one on standby, just in case.

Finally got info about the puppy pads I plan to use.

The ingredients are considered "non-hazardous," however, the following "emergency first aid procedures" were as follows:

Inhalation: Remove from area to fresh air.  Seek medical attention if respiratory irritation develops or if breathing becomes difficult.

Eye contact: Rinse the eyes with water.  Continue flushing with plenty of water for several minutes.  Seek medical attention if irritation develops.

Skin contact:  Wash affected areas with plenty of soap and water.  Seek medical attention if irritation develops.

Aside from this part, whatever is in the pads doesn't appear to be harmful at all, this just seems to be a liability thing, as there is so little of the chemical in the pads, it is dry, and there are many things out there that can irritate your skin.  Like I said, such as laundry detergent.

I think I might personally take the chance with the pads, but I certainly won't let them touch my babies.  Might not use them to sit on, either, (would just be used during labor and birth to catch fluids) but we'll see.

[greenmama66]

Originally Posted by Almi 

Originally Posted by greenmama66 

Originally Posted by Almi 

Originally Posted by greenmama66 

Mine does twins and all- upfront she will say no she doesn't because they are state licensed here but most of the homebirth midwives in my ares do twins. I remember when I was pregnant with my first (not knowing for sure I was having twins) in Santa Fe and the homebirth midwives I met said no twins. So I found one through a friend that had her twins with her and she was hands off and I used her and then  found out at 7 months I was having twins. She was great and the birth went well and am glad I had her because I did require attention for bad PPH.

Well, that's great.  I'm happy for you.  Where do you live?

Boulder Co.

Sad for me.  I thus far cannot find a hands-off midwife or one that will assist with twins in my area.  I'm not too concerned with finding a midwife, but it would be nice to have one on standby, just in case.

Finally got info about the puppy pads I plan to use.

The ingredients are considered "non-hazardous," however, the following "emergency first aid procedures" were as follows:

Inhalation: Remove from area to fresh air.  Seek medical attention if respiratory irritation develops or if breathing becomes difficult.

Eye contact: Rinse the eyes with water.  Continue flushing with plenty of water for several minutes.  Seek medical attention if irritation develops.

Skin contact:  Wash affected areas with plenty of soap and water.  Seek medical attention if irritation develops.

Aside from this part, whatever is in the pads doesn't appear to be harmful at all, this just seems to be a liability thing, as there is so little of the chemical in the pads, it is dry, and there are many things out there that can irritate your skin.  Like I said, such as laundry detergent.

I think I might personally take the chance with the pads, but I certainly won't let them touch my babies.  Might not use them to sit on, either, (would just be used during labor and birth to catch fluids) but we'll see.

Yeah, my only issue having had twins is PPH. I'd want something serious just in case nothing else worked. Doesn't happen for everyone though and hopefully won't for you!

[strongrad]

I've UCed twice.  All I really needed was a birth pool.  (I used the cheap fishy pool both times.)  Along with a drinking water safe hose and a faucet hose adapter to fill it with.  Other than that we didn't need anything.  

[Almi]

Originally Posted by greenmama66 

Yeah, my only issue having had twins is PPH. I'd want something serious just in case nothing else worked. Doesn't happen for everyone though and hopefully won't for you!

I have good iron and hemoglobin levels, do you think it would be taking too much of a risk for a five minute drive to the hospital?  I can get there in exactly five minutes...if I were farther away, I'd certainly be more nervous about UC.  

One reason why I'd feel better if I could have a midwife on standby, just in case.

But at the same time I'm also confident my body will do its thing. *shrug*  I have some really good, informed birth attendants, but none are certified midwives.  Lol.

[greenmama66]

Originally Posted by Almi 

Originally Posted by greenmama66 

Yeah, my only issue having had twins is PPH. I'd want something serious just in case nothing else worked. Doesn't happen for everyone though and hopefully won't for you!

I have good iron and hemoglobin levels, do you think it would be taking too much of a risk for a five minute drive to the hospital?  I can get there in exactly five minutes...if I were farther away, I'd certainly be more nervous about UC.  

One reason why I'd feel better if I could have a midwife on standby, just in case.

But at the same time I'm also confident my body will do its thing. *shrug*  I have some really good, informed birth attendants, but none are certified midwives.  Lol.

I personally would feel fine UCing but might want some serious herbs or meds on hand just in case of PPH. I've had 2 PPH (one serious one after homebirth of my twins) and herbs didn't do much, I required several shots of pitocin. Not saying that always happens but is more common in twin births and I am told mom's who have had lots of babies (true or false?).

[Mamatoabunch]

Originally Posted by greenmama66 

I personally would feel fine UCing but might want some serious herbs or meds on hand just in case of PPH. I've had 2 PPH (one serious one after homebirth of my twins) and herbs didn't do much, I required several shots of pitocin. Not saying that always happens but is more common in twin births and I am told mom's who have had lots of babies (true or false?).

I have herbs and meds on hand for a case of PPH, but so far have never needed them. I actually lose very little blood.

[littleteapot]

If you're in the tub, or water, something to scoop out matter with (whether this be fecal matter, clots, clumps of vernix... doesn't matter!)

Bendy straws!!! I remember hearing someone say it's the only thing in everyone's birth kit that is guaranteed use. ;)

A few chux pads, disposable or washable. Washable large ones you can get away with 1-2, but the disposable ones you've gotta have at LEAST five of.

For me I had some herbal tinctures that were necessary for complications or problems: angelica, shepherd's purse, nettles, hops, yellowdock...

Clean towels

A shower curtain for the bed in case you give birth there.

Fishy pool if you're doing pool birth.

Those fishnet underwear things that hold your pads in place. A godsend!

Some prefolds for you to 'wear' in your underwear or sit on, also to wrap baby's bum in (to catch post birth mec!)

Can't think of anything else I really needed or used, to be honest...

Now, what you may NOT need:

We didn't use "sterilized scissors" (not really as sterile as you think they are if you just boiled them) and floss for the cord, we had a lotus birth so it wasn't necessary. Your normal scissors, washed well will work just as fine and pretty much do the same thing as boiling it, tbh.

Didn't find any use with a peri bottle (just kept a measuring cup in the bathroom instead).

Disposable maxi pads, Depends or hospital lochia pads. Cloth pads, and prefolds, work just fine. :)

Antibiotic gel for baby: Gel is for active Clap infections, to prevent bacteria from getting in baby's eyes, which when left untreated to fester for a while has a small chance of causing bilndness. When you break it down they're more likely to die of a falling coconut than get this, so even if you DO have an active infection I'd read up more to be sure.

Vitamin k? Unless you have a blood clotting disorder, an extremely physically traumatic birth (for baby, involving heavy bruising), cannot breastfed, give birth in a sterile environment or are extremely deficient there's no reason to do this. Plus, there are risks from both the drops and the shot.

Bulb syringe. Traumatic for baby, and doesn't actually help as much as it makes things worse.

[CBEmomma]

I pretty muched used everything in my birth kit that I ordered from In His Hands. My Midwife had me get like 10 towels, but I only used 2. There was hardly any blood and fluids at birth, and I only soilded 2 chux pads, but had 6 down. The chux pads come in handy for when you're in bed though so you can be naked with babe for awhile.

[greenmama66]

Originally Posted by Mamatoabunch 

Originally Posted by greenmama66 

I personally would feel fine UCing but might want some serious herbs or meds on hand just in case of PPH. I've had 2 PPH (one serious one after homebirth of my twins) and herbs didn't do much, I required several shots of pitocin. Not saying that always happens but is more common in twin births and I am told mom's who have had lots of babies (true or false?).

I have herbs and meds on hand for a case of PPH, but so far have never needed them. I actually lose very little blood.

Good to know cause I plan on a UC with this baby (my 6th) and am tired of the oh you will bleed tons because you have had that many story.

[Mamatoabunch]

Originally Posted by greenmama66 

Good to know cause I plan on a UC with this baby (my 6th) and am tired of the oh you will bleed tons because you have had that many story.

Me too. I do take floradix through my pregnancy and alfalfa the last 6 weeks.

[greenmama66]

Originally Posted by Mamatoabunch 

Originally Posted by greenmama66 

Good to know cause I plan on a UC with this baby (my 6th) and am tired of the oh you will bleed tons because you have had that many story.

Me too. I do take floradix through my pregnancy and alfalfa the last 6 weeks.

I was told to make yarrow infusion the last month to help prevent PPH and build up K stores. I used to use Floradix and will get some towards the last few months. I don't plan on checking for hemo more than once since I am doing an UP (my own prenatals) as well so just playing it safe .

[Mamatoabunch]

Originally Posted by greenmama66 

Originally Posted by Mamatoabunch 

Originally Posted by greenmama66 

Good to know cause I plan on a UC with this baby (my 6th) and am tired of the oh you will bleed tons because you have had that many story.

Me too. I do take floradix through my pregnancy and alfalfa the last 6 weeks.

I was told to make yarrow infusion the last month to help prevent PPH and build up K stores. I used to use Floradix and will get some towards the last few months. I don't plan on checking for hemo more than once since I am doing an UP (my own prenatals) as well so just playing it safe .

I do UP too, the last 6 pregnancies and this one as well. Never had my blood checked.

[greenmama66]

Originally Posted by Mamatoabunch 

Originally Posted by greenmama66 

Originally Posted by Mamatoabunch 

Originally Posted by greenmama66 

Good to know cause I plan on a UC with this baby (my 6th) and am tired of the oh you will bleed tons because you have had that many story.

Me too. I do take floradix through my pregnancy and alfalfa the last 6 weeks.

I was told to make yarrow infusion the last month to help prevent PPH and build up K stores. I used to use Floradix and will get some towards the last few months. I don't plan on checking for hemo more than once since I am doing an UP (my own prenatals) as well so just playing it safe .

I do UP too, the last 6 pregnancies and this one as well. Never had my blood checked.

This is my first UP/UC- a bit nervous but I am placing it in God's hands.

[Mamatoabunch]

Originally Posted by greenmama66 

Originally Posted by Mamatoabunch 

Originally Posted by greenmama66 

Originally Posted by Mamatoabunch 

Originally Posted by greenmama66 

Good to know cause I plan on a UC with this baby (my 6th) and am tired of the oh you will bleed tons because you have had that many story.

Me too. I do take floradix through my pregnancy and alfalfa the last 6 weeks.

I was told to make yarrow infusion the last month to help prevent PPH and build up K stores. I used to use Floradix and will get some towards the last few months. I don't plan on checking for hemo more than once since I am doing an UP (my own prenatals) as well so just playing it safe .

I do UP too, the last 6 pregnancies and this one as well. Never had my blood checked.

This is my first UP/UC- a bit nervous but I am placing it in God's hands.

I have every time, God is good.
 

[greenmama66]

Yes, I feel blessed!