Yes, it is possible that you could have another precipitous birth. One risk
of a precipitous birth is postpartum hemorrhage. Your midwives, if they
weren't there for the birth, would probably arrive shortly after, and be
able to help with any bleeding, the delivery of the placenta, and check in
with you and the baby. I'm sure your midwives could do a class in emergency
childbirth for you and your partner, and educate you on when to call 911 in
case they weren't with you.
-Jenny
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The speed of my labors is what took me from OB care with my first two
births to nurse-midwifery care with the next three, finally to a homebirth
with number six. If I am going to birth, I would rather have the
"equipment" and room ready for me. I remind couples as we tour the birth
center (in the hospital birthing classes that I teach) that these rooms
contain all the equipment the hospital prefers to have available for a
birth. Then I ask what equipment is essential to have a baby. I let them
ponder a moment, then submit to them that the only equipment necessary is a
pregnant women! The rest of the equipment is to make things more convenient
for those attending her.
I would definitely have several contingency plans worked out. Aren't most
pregnant women the masters of contingency planning? The most important
thing is that the expected event bring peace to your heart as you
anticipate it. If the overwhelming feeling is ... well, overwhelmed, then
there may still be some unfinished business to take care of, either in
planning contingency, comfort level with the homebirth idea, relationships,
etc. Follow your feelings and be wise in your planning.
-Patty Kartchner
Reprinted from Midwifery Today E-News (Vol 2 Issue 11 March 17, 2000)
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