[Calpernia]

I’m a strong supporter of natural childbirth. But unassisted? I’ve no problem with birthing at home; but someone should be there other than the husband in case something goes wrong.

[Jenny Hatch]

"I’m a strong supporter of natural childbirth. But unassisted? I’ve no problem with birthing at home; but someone should be there other than the husband in case something goes wrong."

The whole point of this, at least from my perspective is to "practice" knowing that you have a hospital, emt's etc...minutes away with the current infrastructures in place to help.

When and if all of that birth machinery is gone, or incapable of helping for whatever reason, it will probably be a husband attended or solo birth anyway.

I know that the "practicing" we have done these past 12 years that I have actively prepared for and then accomplished two unassisted births have greatly upped my confidence in my ability to produce a healthy child without any professional help.

Jenny

[pandoraou812]

I had 2 easy births which were at the hospital, hardly any labor time, quite happy with them. Then with Jon I had big problems. Cord wrapped around his neck etc. I didn’t get to see him for hours. Lela was easy as could be and I was 41 yrs old at that time and high risk. I am happy for all the mothers who give birth at home but for me, I would rather be in the hospital. My daughter had to have an emergency c-section with my grandson. I told the drs she would need one as I had been told that when she was a teenager . But her drs said she would be fine. We almost lost her & my grandson. I think its wonderful how things have changed since the births of my oldest and youngest, theres a 20 year difference. The labor rooms are nicer and my husband could come & go etc. But I still would not take any chances with a birth. I want to be where there is help for me or my baby asap.