I'm currently 25 weeks pg and know I want to go for a VBAC, but just now considering going for it at home. Last time (2 years ago) went 17 days overdue, was induced (gel only, then labour started hard and fast), then emergency CS for foetal distress after getting to 9cm.
Apparently if I go to hospital they'll want me to go in as soon as labour starts and be continually monitored . When I told my (lovely) community midwife today I was thinking of getting an indedpendent mw as the one I had last time was pretty useless, she asked if I'd thought about a home birth with her team - she was quite encouraging. I know there are risks involved (I'm 20mins from the hospital), but the idea appeals to me a lot. Maybe then I'd get to have a positive experience, spend at least some of the time in a pool, etc.
Anyone else in similar position? Or have you had a home VBAC in the past and have any advice?
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Anyone else considering a VBAC at home?
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flimflammum · 19/07/2007 20:42
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