tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468678068770802199.post8530142403749304299..comments2024-03-10T00:27:34.061-08:00Comments on Pregosaur: Thoughts on the birth planPregosaurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09724388599239359904noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468678068770802199.post-7616415770220002942009-10-13T11:46:18.696-07:002009-10-13T11:46:18.696-07:00Thanks for sharing this, Divasaur! We are not PG ...Thanks for sharing this, Divasaur! We are not PG just yet, but I've been thinking a lot about this since my then-supervisor had a successful, "natural", home-birth last year. My naive self didn't even know these things were possible these days! I'm not sure which route we'll go. I'd like to be in a hospital for those "just-in-case" scenarios, but I also don't want to be pressured into any unnecessary drugs or procedures. And I really would like the environment to be as Rockasaur described in her post below about her first home birth. I absolutely don't want to be stressed out, which, I assume, can complicate the birthing process. Can these two worlds really mesh into a perfectly balanced birthing environment? I have a lot of homework to do....nicole & brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17927180166364538951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468678068770802199.post-22817653047725031812009-10-12T16:29:18.229-07:002009-10-12T16:29:18.229-07:00This is something I've been struggling with my...This is something I've been struggling with myself, lately. I've wanted a natural, drug and intervention free birth since we started TTCing, but twins have kind of changed things. <br /><br />There is absolutely still a chance that I'll be able to go the natural route, but my odds are about 50/50 of needing a medical intervention (an emergency C-section is the most common - often the first twin will be born with no problems, but the second can't be delivered naturally without risking their life). I'm still hoping to go natural, but ultimately, our goal is for healthy babies, however they may be delivered...I have to keep reminding myself of that.Bibliosaurhttp://www.pregosaur.com/search/label/Bibliosaurnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468678068770802199.post-44577581261535624112009-10-11T22:51:19.578-07:002009-10-11T22:51:19.578-07:00I deleted my last post because I just realized you...I deleted my last post because I just realized you said where you live!<br /><br />Anyway, have you asked your insurance if they cover the cost of a midwife and home birth? I just ask because in the states of California and Florida it's the law that insurance companies must cover a certified nurse midwife the same as an OB. Other states are creating similar laws. I don't know about Oklahoma's laws but it's worth looking into.Rockasaurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015779599527368445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468678068770802199.post-27138700820153708502009-10-11T22:17:30.896-07:002009-10-11T22:17:30.896-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Rockasaurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015779599527368445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468678068770802199.post-89833554053689870142009-10-11T22:07:14.435-07:002009-10-11T22:07:14.435-07:00I feel the same way about child birth. My SIL hir...I feel the same way about child birth. My SIL hired a doula and thought it was best decision she made but she also didn't have the most supportive husband. Good luck.Relaxasaurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250843322020643505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468678068770802199.post-39189170958142120982009-10-11T21:00:21.005-07:002009-10-11T21:00:21.005-07:00Stopping by and saying 'HI!' from SITS! :)...Stopping by and saying 'HI!' from SITS! :)<br /><br />Wishing you all the best in your delivery options and preparations!<br /><br />Just to say you are one brave girl. I went for the easier route and gave birth in a hospital, with an epidural administered :PAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07326055954753378117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468678068770802199.post-19840946478076870352009-10-11T16:31:14.091-07:002009-10-11T16:31:14.091-07:00Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It has given me...Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It has given me much to consider for the future (I hope!) I admire your commitment to a natural childbirth. I hope you are able to find the support you need. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468678068770802199.post-90780566243645564602009-10-11T16:26:20.270-07:002009-10-11T16:26:20.270-07:00I am so glad to hear you say all of this! I also ...I am so glad to hear you say all of this! I also read the Goer book, and it lined up quite well with the thoughts I was already having. I'm fortunate to be working with a Birth Center, where I'll automatically be supported in my beliefs. I'm glad to hear more women making the choice for an intervention-free childbirth - I think it's slowly making a resurgance.<br /><br />And please do be confident in your choices, and don't feel high-maintenance with them. I know you'll be glad for it afterwards. And if it were me in your position, I'd strongly consider hiring the doula. Probably not as necessary at a birth center (ours, in fact, discourages them, because they work to help the father fill that role), but it never hurts to have one more advocate with you in a hospital setting - especially one with the medication and induction rates that yours has.Citysaurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18378492093039746185noreply@blogger.com