Military wife and Mama to be seeking home birth in Jacksonville nc

[mamaDobbs]

Well the title pretty much sums it up but Im 20 yrs old, married to a marine and I am 15 weeks pregnant. I want to have a home water birth but cant seem to find a midwife in Jacksonville or any surrounding area that is willing to do a home birth. I have Tricare and Pregnancy Medicaid so insurance is of no issue plus Im whilling to pay for extra fees or costs.

I was an at home water birth and would love to bring my sweet child into the world the same way. Does anyone know of any Midwife who would do an at home water birth or even just at home? Male or female I have no preference.

Thank you thank you

mamaDobbs

Edited by mamaDobbs - 1/24/12 at 6:01pm

[~Adorkable~]

hi and welcome to mothering.com!

although i can't directly help you with this issues other than to cheer you on in your search for the birth you want. i wanted to invite you to come ask this and anything else on our Military Family Life Group. here is the link   maybe your find other ladies that have been posted in that area that can help

[tnt1043]

Hi, mamaDobbs!  Welcome to NC :) We're stationed in Jacksonville, too.  I'm having a hb with Olivia Marshburn (http://www.midwiferyservices.net/index.html).  She does not accept Tricare.  I am not sure about pregnancy medicaid, though.  I am 13w and have had one appt and one long interview with her.  And I seriously love her.  Let me know if you have any questions. :)

[witzelcheck]

tnt1043 - are you a military wife or active duty military? I'm active duty and I'm trying to figure out a way to do this.

[Dragonmom]

Hi, I just gave birth in Lejeune hospital 4 months ago. I am planning to have my second child in the tub. The water was the only thing that helped with the pain and helped me to open. They sent me 3 times home from Lejeune Hospital saying that is a false labor because I was only open 3 cm and I have to be open 4 cm in order to admit me to hospital. I went home which is 40 minutes from the hospital and stayed in bathtub. Unfortunately, I could not stay long there cause I felt I was going to give birth that night and I was scared cause this was my first birth. I had to go back to the hospital and I was all drugged up, which made me feel horrible. I wish I could give birth in that bathtub. Please let me know if you find midwife around here, so I can contact her. Thank you.

[whitneeash]

I also want to have a water birth at home. I cannot find a midwife anywhere. I was wondering if you found someone or did you just go to the hospital?
 

[rebekah7]

Olivia Marshburn, CNM is the only option in the Jacksonville area for a homebirth with a legal midwife. Sending you a private message, whitneeash!