Top 3 sources of information you found most helpful in preparing for UC - Page 2

[Mama2ChicknLil]

My DH was very much like yours, it sounds (I'm also planning for a UC in September). I made him watch The Business of Being Born, Orgasmic Birth, Birth in America, and if I can find it, we will be watching the DHC Freebirthing documentary (what I love about that one is that all of the mommies successfully have UC with no complications). He is not much of a reader. I've also hired a doula who technically thinks we will be transferring (b/c she can't attend a planned UC, even though she seems to understand that that is what's happening), and the appointments we have had with her have been very reassuring for him. If possible, find a woman who's had a hb or uc who's dh would be willing to talk to him about the experience. There are also done great articles about hb and uc from a dads perspective on the website drmomma (peaceful parenting).

I also live a few minutes drive from the closest ER, and with my sister driving, we made it on 2 minutes flat. Practice gettingg there, my dh loves that
I have a coworker who also works l&d, who told me I need to be able to get to an ER in 6 minutes in the event of an emergency, you will probably find that you arrive in PLENTY of time!

Good luck!

[MittensKittens]

I've been blogging about unassisted birth, and made a list to help parents prepare for their birth, complications, and the postpartum period after I found there is actually very little practical UC info about on the web. You can find it here:

Unassisted birth information page

[Mama2ChicknLil]

Olivia, I LOVE your blog! I'm just starting to look through it but it strikes me as invaluable! You're right, finding concrete and basic information and advice is nearly impossible, your site is wonderful!

[MittensKittens]

Thanks! A lot of info is still missing, but I am trying to write whatever I can think of, in the time I have available. Love your avatar. 

[peetred]

spinningbabies.com

unassistedchildbirth (.org .com? ) can't remember, It's Laura Shanley's site and forum.

Gentlebirth.org

 

[Panquetzani]

All of  the repllies here are great.  Listening to unassisted childbirth stories is also a great way to learn. Hearing them before I gave birth helped me feel that I had a realistic goal and inspired me. Here is a link to my UC:   http://indigenousmother.blogspot.com/2011/05/itzix-unassisted-birth-story.html    Have fun on this amazing journey!!

-panquetzani

[ElizabethE]

I agree, Panquetzani. I think listening to those stories really adds that needed element of normalcy to unassisted birth, plus it really emphasizes its pleasantness when compared to other (or our previous) experiences. Reading those stories (like yours! awesome! I love the reality and the honesty, and the Nahuatl naming. you're a great writer and you sounded so in control and aware of your body.) is pretty educational and a great motivator.