Arkansas has some pretty wonky laws about midwives attending homebirths, so I was unable to hire a licensed midwife to attend me. There are 2 doctors w/i an hour of me in any direction that will attend a VBAC and they weren't very enthusiastic about it. I didn't want someone who would be looking for any reason to roll me back to the OR, so I counted them out.
My only other option was an unlicensed midwife. I found 2 in my area; one wouldn't take me b/c my c-section was closed with a single layer suture.
So, I did manage to find an attendant, but she is unlicensed. I am very happy with her so far, but sometimes I have sneaking worries about her not being licensed.
Have you used an unlicensed midwife? What was your experience? Would you use an unlicensed midwife?
My only other option was an unlicensed midwife. I found 2 in my area; one wouldn't take me b/c my c-section was closed with a single layer suture.
So, I did manage to find an attendant, but she is unlicensed. I am very happy with her so far, but sometimes I have sneaking worries about her not being licensed.
Have you used an unlicensed midwife? What was your experience? Would you use an unlicensed midwife?