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post #1 of 27
9/16/04 at 10:55am
Thread Starter 
I am writing a paper on homebirth for one of my college courses. I thought it would give me a way to research my
for my November homebirth while at the same time getting homework done. My professor is thrilled because midwifery is illegal here in Iowa. He says if the paper is good enough he is going to try to help me get it published in an effort to drum up some positive press for homebirth here in Iowa.

I have been poking through archives and reading birth stories and what not but I really would like to interview some of you so I am wondering if some of you would volunteer to answer some interview questions if I PM'ed them to you?

It would help me a lot. Let me know if you would be interested.


Thanks,
post #2 of 27
9/16/04 at 3:11pm
Sure, I'd love to help. You can PM me any questions.
post #3 of 27
9/16/04 at 4:10pm
I'm in.
post #4 of 27
9/16/04 at 4:31pm
Feel free!
post #5 of 27
9/16/04 at 4:38pm
I would love to help you! We are currently working here in UT to legalize midwifery.

Sarahb
post #6 of 27
9/16/04 at 4:55pm
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post #7 of 27
9/16/04 at 8:12pm
Me too! I was born at home and my son was born at home too.
post #8 of 27
9/16/04 at 8:28pm
I would be happy to help too. (All three children born at home, and planning another homebirth.)
post #9 of 27
9/16/04 at 8:59pm
Sign me up! I've homebirthed in CA & VA, with a third planned overseas (Seoul, Korea).
post #10 of 27
9/16/04 at 9:13pm
I'm happy to answer questions too!
Karen
post #11 of 27
9/16/04 at 9:43pm


I'd be thrilled to help too!
post #12 of 27
9/16/04 at 9:50pm
Thread Starter 
Wow this is so cool. I will finish my list tonight and get it to all of you in the morning. My prenatal went poorly today. Blood pressure a bit high and dropping blood, leucocytes, and protein, probably a UTI so I have been taking it easy today. At 32 weeks I want to be careful.

Hey at least I got a footrub out of the deal, I've never had an OB/GYN do that.
post #13 of 27
9/16/04 at 9:56pm
How many states is it illegal in? That just doesn't even make sense to me. That was how it all started, at home...without doctors. Confusing to me.
post #14 of 27
9/17/04 at 11:06am
Thread Starter 
There I should have them all out now. Thank you so much for helping everyone.

I am not sure how many states it is illegal in, that is a good question.
post #15 of 27
9/19/04 at 8:24pm
I know there's a website somewhere that lists the legal status of midwifery by state. Couldn't find the one I saw before, but these two look promising:

State by State guide to midwifery in US ~ http://www.cfmidwifery.org/states/
Legal aspects of midwifery ~ http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/legal.html
post #16 of 27
9/21/04 at 12:49am
Thread Starter 
I have a lot of your responses now and there is so much great information. You guys are great!

I have to absorb it all now.
post #17 of 27
9/21/04 at 2:59pm
hi, if you are still looking for anybody else, feel free to pm me too
i've had all 4 of mine at home
including my twins, a breech and a brow
post #18 of 27
9/22/04 at 6:21pm
Sorry I missed out!!! I would have loved to participate. Great that you have a reason to do all this homework. I think it's great If you need more info feel free to PM me. I'm also in a homebirth-unfriendly state now (MD) after homebirthing in Seattle. People do it in MD but they do it under wraps. Sad.
post #19 of 27
9/22/04 at 6:28pm
I have two homebirths under my belt. Feel free to PM me if you need more input.
post #20 of 27
9/23/04 at 1:56am
Thread Starter 
I am just going to throw the questions up here and anyone who would like can PM their answers or e-mail them to me.

It is so fun that everyone is so interested in helping.

1. When did you first hear of homebirth?
2. Is homebirth legal in your state?
3. Did that effect your decision to give birth at home?
4. Why did you decide to give birth at home?
5. Describe your prenatal experience.
6. So what was a typical prenatal appointment like.
7. How did the way your midwife cared for you, impact your pregnancy?
8. During your pregnancy, did you ever have moments when you were concerned about your decision?
9. How did your family and friends react to your decison.?
10. How did you handle this?
11. Did you find anything in your prenatal experience lacking?
12. How did your prenatal experience prepare you for your birth.
13. How did your relationship with your midwife develop?
14. Did this have an impact on your birth?
15. What kinds of things did you do to prepare for the birth?
16. Describe your birth. (if you have a birth story,posted on mothering)
17. Was the experience what you expected?
18. How did your midwife help you?
19. Describe your postpartum care, did your midwife come back to your home at all.
20. Over all how do you feel about your birth?
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