Birth Skirts - Page 2

[wombatclay]

I wasn't bothered by being naked (I'm not usually bothered by skin and labor just removed any last vestige of embarassment) but I will be in a hospital setting and would like something a little more personal than a gown for those times when I might want to walk outside the room (my hospital encourages walking...mostly outside in the herb gardens...so we're talking exposure not just to other laboring mamas or birth professionals, but random patients and even kids).

I thought about finding a comfy skirt (I have a really soft maternity skirt that I love) but a friend is getting me a binsi and I think that will be better. My current skirt has a lot of fabric and it's a bit long...I think it might get in the way. And since it's black I'm not sure I want to welcome my babe dressed in such a dark color!

BTW, my friend used a binsi skirt herself and really liked it...she said the way it's cut made squatting easy (the fabric didn't ride up) and it dried really fast too (she wore it in the shower for a while). Oh, and it got pretty gunky during the birth (she had a complication and lost a lot of blood) but she said it washed out with no stains. She's saving it for her next birth...

But I'd imagine making one (or having one made) or testing out a bunch of comfy skirts for bulk/ease/etc would be just as effective!

[Mizelenius]

Here looking for info on this same topic! With my 1st I wore my normal clothes for the first 2 hours (we walked around outside) but then my gown, which was annoying because I was bleeding all over the place. I took off my gown for giving birth. It horrified the doctors (my OB wasn't there) and they offered to let me cover up-- I said no.

With my 2nd, they threw on a gown as I walked into the room and said I had to push.

This time, I dunno what will happen. I am going to try to arrive as late as possible, but I want to be prepared so I think a skirt would be great. Those gowns are SO annoying for so many reason . . .ridiculous to BF in.

I never know what to wear afterwards. The gown is annoying, but then I am a bloody mess for at least a week, so do I really want to stain my clothes?

I wish I were having a HB.

[Kidzaplenty]

I have always been a very modest person, and giving birth has never changed that. So when I am in labor, I HAVE to have something on. The birth skirt though would never work for me though since it is tight around the waste (even if below my belly). I can't stand anything tight on my stomach at all. I found that a 2XL flannel knee length nightgown works perfect for me. It keeps me warm, keeps me modest when I need nothing under it, makes me able to move anywhere at any time, very comfortable, and easy to lift for the birth (Oh, and it is also red, so it never shows the mess!). But that is just what I found works best for me.

[huggerwocky]

Originally Posted by annettemarie

I was embarassed afterwards that I stripped down like Gypsy Rose Lee. Maybe it will be different since I'll be in my own home this time; I was just exploring my options.

Yes, being home makes ALL the difference, even more in reality than in theory.

[stayinghome]

Annette! your haveing a homebirth- that's great. I guess you are due pretty soon! I have never heard of a birth skirt- i've gotta go check that out.

[annettemarie]

Originally Posted by HeatherE

Annette! your haveing a homebirth- that's great. I guess you are due pretty soon! I have never heard of a birth skirt- i've gotta go check that out.

I am, and I'm thrilled and excited. It will be nice not to dread the whole labor experience for a change, !

[stayinghome]

Hey it's been awhile since i've had a client- if you want a doula (free of course) for any reason, let me know.

[Dylie Love]

Thanks so much for reviewing this item. I want to be covered somewhat (at least a bra) for my homebirth but was boggled at how the binsi skirt would be any different than a preggo one I already have. I just chalked it up to my preggo mind loss and figured I was missing something.

Now, if they could make one out of a quick dry material so I wouldnt have to take it off between the shower labor and the bed delivery I would invest! Though I guess just having 2 (one dry one wet) would work as well...

[annettemarie]

Originally Posted by HeatherE

Hey it's been awhile since i've had a client- if you want a doula (free of course) for any reason, let me know.

You are such a sweetheart! To be honest, I'll be really surprised if labor lasts long enough for me to call you have you come up. At the rate I've been going, I'm hoping I'll just sneeze and the baby will pop out, . But I might PM you anyway. I'm trying to convince DH to let any of the kids here who want to be.