So..... I think I'm going to homebirth.
I've always wanted to.... but with DD I was scared and single, and so went with a birth center and CNM instead.
Until we found DD's birth defect in a routine ultrasound, and went to a hospital and an OB in the end.
So THIS time around, I still wanted a homebirth. But finances are a stinker, aren't they? I'm on state assistance, and my state has next-to-nada CNMs that do homebirths (as CNMs are the only strictly legal option, and insurance will only -sometimes- cover them).
I'd go with a direct-entry midwife in a heartbeat if I could afford it.
Went to a Conscious Birth Summit the other day and watched TBOBB and met all these wonderful amazing people.... including (drumroll please).... a midwife who just became a CNM this past year (after many years of direct entry) who actually lives in my town and just (like, a week ago!!) opened an actual women's health practice in my town and is accepting Medicaid.
So, I'm in. She's great. Can't wait for our first appointment. We've already "reserved" my due date time on her calendar.
Now I can ask all my silly questions here!!
Just thought I'd de-lurk and celebrate here with you.
I've always wanted to.... but with DD I was scared and single, and so went with a birth center and CNM instead.
Until we found DD's birth defect in a routine ultrasound, and went to a hospital and an OB in the end.
So THIS time around, I still wanted a homebirth. But finances are a stinker, aren't they? I'm on state assistance, and my state has next-to-nada CNMs that do homebirths (as CNMs are the only strictly legal option, and insurance will only -sometimes- cover them).
I'd go with a direct-entry midwife in a heartbeat if I could afford it.
Went to a Conscious Birth Summit the other day and watched TBOBB and met all these wonderful amazing people.... including (drumroll please).... a midwife who just became a CNM this past year (after many years of direct entry) who actually lives in my town and just (like, a week ago!!) opened an actual women's health practice in my town and is accepting Medicaid.
So, I'm in. She's great. Can't wait for our first appointment. We've already "reserved" my due date time on her calendar.
Now I can ask all my silly questions here!!
Just thought I'd de-lurk and celebrate here with you.
I liver near IC .....I totally understand the how hard it can be to find a provider.
I am having my first HB too, first birth ever as well. I am very excited and am enjoying all the care and personal attention I am getting from the midwives and her assistants. I hope yours goes wonderful. 
