I'm currently 27+5 and booked in to go to the MLU 40mins away. I already have 2dc's which were both born at a MLU, 1st in the pool, very difficult back to back labour with gas and air, small tear and 1 night stay with Dh next to me. 2nd on all 4's on the bed (as the pool was already in use), really enjoyable, much quicker using hypno birthing, 2 night stay with lots of bf support. Both positive experiences and fairly straigt forward which has made me seriously consider a HB this time around. My main concerns are:
- The mess from a hb - we wouldn't have the room for a pool
- would better medical care be available in a MLU if there were any complications or wld a transfer to hospital be needed anyway? We wld b 10 mins from home to hospital or 50 mins MLU to hospital.
- what to do with other dc who are 5 + 3? Dh keen for them to stay at home but not see me in pain and dividing his attention.
Have thoroughly read this really good thread bout HB
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/childbirth/1661721-To-home-birth-or-not-to-home-birth-Experiences-pls but most comparisons seem to be with home or hospital.
Pls share your thoughts and experiences to help me decide! Btw, cm is very pro HB too!