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post #21 of 32
2/26/06 at 3:33pm
With baby #3 we had planned a HB in a birthing tub (mw's) but due to PROM for over 18 hours had to go to the hosp for antibiotics anyway. Once there the doc insisted on pit. I used the hospital whirlpool for labouring in. It really helped with the pain, but slowed my labour down a bit. (She ended up being born on the bed)

With baby #4 we had planned the same but went into labour at 36 weeks. Automatically ruled out HB. Again- used the tub once ctx were really strong. MW wouldn't let me deliver there & ended up walking down the hallway naked with the baby crowning to the delivery room. Fun fun.

With baby #5 we had planned a HB with our jetted jaccuzi bathtub as the 'birthing tub'. MWs were fine with it- as long as it was well sterilized. Again- PROM for over 18 hours but due to circumstances at home- I didn't have the 'fight' in me to stay home. Gave up went to the hosp & ended up with induction over 3 days. A total nightmare...and a story for another forum!
But in the end- once ctx started I got into the tub & my MW whispered in my ear- you're not allowed to birth in the tub- against hosp policy- but we can't legally move you- soi if you refuse to get out...
After 45 minutes of actual labour (ctx) I ended up having the waterbirth of my dreams (just wrong venue). It was the most gentle, empowering & spiritual event of my whole life.

With this baby I am planning to have a HB in a birthing tub. And will be thoroughing researching possible causes of PROM (without ctx) to remedy that this time. This will likely be our last baby- so it's my last chance for a HB.
post #22 of 32
2/27/06 at 1:56pm
You are totally welcome!!!
post #23 of 32
2/27/06 at 2:00pm
BCmomof5...Why did you have to go after only 18 hrs of your membranes being broken? I don't understand. Was there a maternal fever or some other indicator of distress? Had you had vaginal exams, or unsterile ones after they were broken?
post #24 of 32
2/28/06 at 2:52pm
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Originally Posted by Chicky2
BCmomof5...Why did you have to go after only 18 hrs of your membranes being broken? I don't understand. Was there a maternal fever or some other indicator of distress? Had you had vaginal exams, or unsterile ones after they were broken?
Ah...
in BC medical is fully paid for including midwifery.
The down side of that is that it is govt regulated. There are 'rules' to follow. Those 'rules' include antibiotics after 18h. You can go to the hospital, have the antibiotics & go home. And then come back if you have to (because they have to be given every X # of hours). And in my case I would probably have to keep coming back. With my last 2 babies it ended up being a 3 day induction with antibiotics & pitocin.

I will be researching possible causes of PROM w/out ctx following this time around. I really feel that I *need* this HB...if only to prove to myself that I CAN do this...that I am strong enough. So that I don't feel like I've failed. Again.
post #25 of 32
2/28/06 at 3:00pm
IMO, that is ridiculous! There are LOTS of mamas who haven't got contractions after only 18 hrs! Maybe if it happens again you could fudge the timing? Or start natural induction methods immediately? I'm so sorry you were forced into getting things you probalby wouldn't have needed had you had more time....
post #26 of 32
3/1/06 at 2:17am
Chicky2 - thank you, thank you! I am already looking up the links. I truly appreciate you taking the time to help me out. I would really like to have things go a little smoother this time. I'm excited for another natural birth, but I am really hoping that I don't have to push so long this time. I also like your idea of limiting sugars and starches. We have an 11 pounder in the family tree, and I don't want to try that one!
post #27 of 32
3/1/06 at 12:59pm
Mandi you are so welcome! Btw, feel free to email me anytime if you have ?s, or post 'em here... theherbmama3@earthlink.net
post #28 of 32
3/1/06 at 11:25pm
I'm going to use an inflatable fishy pool as well. I've attended many births where women used those and have always liked them very much - they're a great bargain compared to the others that I've seen used. I'm nearly 6 feet tall but I've seen women my size get plenty deep in them. Plus, it'll be big enough to fit my hubby in if he wants to.
post #29 of 32
3/9/06 at 1:13pm
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Originally Posted by kaylas mama
Hi!


I ordered it online at www.brandsonsale.com, and it was the Aquarium Inflatable Kiddie Pool-$19!! Cheap, easy and very comfy.

My midwives and doula sat with me and helped me stay relaxed. It was great, and I'll definitely be using it again next time!

Good luck with your birth!

Jill
How did you heat the water in this pool and keep it heated, I like the looks of it and that seems to be the only barrier for me....
post #30 of 32
3/9/06 at 1:40pm
Yeah, i wonder about the heating, too. Do you invest in a waterbed heater and a liner?
post #31 of 32
3/9/06 at 2:23pm
At the births that I've attended where we used inflatable tubs we very rarely needed to reheat the tubs, so I think that a heater is a waste. More often than not they hold the heat so well that we have to cool them down a bit. The times where we did need to reheat tubs because the birth was long, we just bailed out some water and then added in more hot.
post #32 of 32
3/9/06 at 2:23pm
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As far as keeping the pool heated... and I know I'm not the OP... but in all the births I've been at with no heater we just do bucket brigade. Schlep out a few buckets full, and in goes new hot water until it is at the desired temp. It isn't a big deal as the water doesn't need to stay that hot anyway.
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