Did anyone else who had a homebirth in the U.S. have difficulty with getting a social security number? They gave me such a hassle because I didn't have a letter from ds's doctor, even though it plainly states in their paperwork that the letter can be from a midwife or doctor. I had a letter from my midwife. After about 45 minutes of waiting around and politely challenging what the woman was telling me, she talked with someone and decided to take my papers. I really hope a social security card actually arrives in the mail in 4 weeks. In my experience, no one in an official capacity seems to understand what to do when you tell them you had a homebirth. Our healthcare providers were cluless also.
I must say though, I breastfed quite a bit in the social security office and no one gave me disapproving looks.
I must say though, I breastfed quite a bit in the social security office and no one gave me disapproving looks.
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