looking for midwife to do hbac with twins

[tiffhare]

hello friends...i live in south jersey and am going ahead with a frozen embryo transfer in october. we need to decide whether or not to transfer two embryos (if two survive the thawing process). i am considering this for a number of reasons, but what it comes down to is that i want a home birth. does anyone know of any midwives who have attended hbac with twins? i wouls also love to hear personal success stories from anyone who has had a homebirth vbac with twins.

[whirlwind]

Hey congrats on your frozen beans -- hope all goes well thawing and transferring! To answer your questions, here is some info based on research I did about a year ago...(this is not intended as legal advice.)

Licensed midwives cannot attend homebirths of twins or vaginal births after cesareans in the state of NJ legally, pursuant to NJAC 13:35-2A.11. It looks like no matter your outcome, you are "legally" risked out of a homebirth with a licensed midwife. If you're willing to go with an "underground" midwife, that is certainly an option and a choice you could make. You could also consider the surrounding states, like PA or DE, depending on their state laws in regard to the practice of midwifery.

An alternative would be to do a hospital birth with midwives. I don't know where you are in South Jersey, but I have heard great things about the Avon Midwives. There are also midwives who deliver at Jersey Shore Medical and Monmouth Medical (more central Jersey...) but another option.

Good luck figuring out the best choice for your family!

[tiffhare]

thank you so much. yes, i know about the laws and i am totally willing to go underground. i want my home birth! : )