What do people think about unassisted childbirth? When my daughter was born I called a midwife when I was very far along in labour because my waters broke and there was meconium staining, and I thought I'd better have a back up plan. She made it to the house less than twenty minutes before my daughter was born and didn't have to do anything once she got here. She just watched as I pushed my baby out. She is my first, and so far only child, was born perfectly healthy, and is still perfectly healthy.
Would you call that an unassisted childbirth? And what do you think of UC? Experiences anyone?
2007-04-11 03:28:54 · 9 answers · asked by Up-side-down 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
In Britain it's illegal to deliver a baby unless qualified to do so?
TRUE apart from two situations:
ONE - In an emergency
TWO - If you are the baby's Mother!!!!
2007-04-11 03:43:06 · update #1
UC is a personal decision that should not be taken lightly. That being said some very small limited studies have shown it to be safer than midwife assisted homebirths, which of course is safer than hospital births except in certain situations.
I ended up transferring to the hospital after three days with my first. It is something I regret deeply. It was unnecessary. There were so many points I should have gone home. After the fetal stress test I should have gone home. Once the nurse was completely useless when my water broke and it was bright red I should have gone home. As soon as my son was born I should have gone home. Luckily my son was strong enough to survive the medical malpractice -the most blatant of which was giving him too much of the wrong kind of IV glucose which caused his weight to go way up and then his kidnies to shut down. I could go on, and on. Child protective services were involved, and I was constantly threatened with being dragged into court to be removed as guardian if I disagreed with anything they wanted to do. In the end when I finally met with children's services they basically said "Prenatal care and birth are not our jurisdiction and obviously this is a very much wanted baby who will be well cared for. Nice meeting you, bye."
If you want to look into unassisted birth here is some info:
http://empoweredchildbirth.com/
http://www.freebirth.com/
http://groups.msn.com/birthingtheeasyway/birthingtheeasyway.msnw
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/EmpoweredChildbirth/
http://groups.yahoo.com/adultconf?dest=%2Fgroup%2Fc-birth%2F (ugh this group is back being listed as "adult" like childbirth is right up there with porn)
2007-04-11 03:58:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
I'm for it and I know that many women undergo different childbirth experiences, planned and unplanned, wanted or unwanted, assisted or unassisted. It's hard to say for some that however it played out that it was supposed to happen that way, since done women end up really traumatized by the medical interventions and providers administering them, be they OBs, nurses, midwives and/or doulas.
I shared my story of my emergency unassisted birth that still took place in a hospital, despite my wish to have it in a home environment:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=61_nHsDUb9A
Hope it provides some perspective on the topic.
2016-02-03 02:25:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm all for natural childbirth at home, but I still prefer the support that comes from having a midwife present. I couldn't imagine being alone and trying to give birth, but that is just me. I usually have a "support staff" if you will of 4-5 people.
That being said, however, you knew that there was a possible problem and made the right choice. If you are comfortable with that situation and are willing to take on the responsibility of making that choice, then it is really your decision to make.
2007-04-11 03:51:35 · answer #3 · answered by e_imommy 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My sister has 3 children, she delivered 2 unassisted. I have 2 children and delivered both in a hospital I plan on having a midwife and home delivery for my next children.
I don't think it is a decision I would make, it can be risky. Having a midwife is kind of like having an insurane policy. You know you should have health insurance in case something goes wrong, it is the same with having a midwife. It is good to have someone there who can recognize a serious situation if it were to occur. It is also very important that you have prenatal care regardless of the choice you make.
2007-04-11 04:09:47 · answer #4 · answered by Annie 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋
I think UC is when you don't have any 'professional' there- midwife, doctor, etc. I think it is just fine for very, very informed and knowledgeable women who are prepared to take full responsibility. It seems very empowering. I wouldn't recommend UC to just anyone though.
I personally like having my midwife there because I go off into labor-land. I also like being cared for and just reveling in my new baby while they worry about the details. :)
2007-04-11 06:12:41 · answer #5 · answered by busybusymomma 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It`s nice to be able to make that decision, I had my midwife in the house. I had her stay close by in case of a emergency. My husband and I stayed alone in the room. It was a personal decision, I think childbirth is private. Good luck with your choice.
2007-04-11 04:17:32 · answer #6 · answered by lost2day 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
If everything goes well, then that is great, but you never know if their is going to be a problem and you can't always tell if anything is wrong.This is why I think it's always best to have a qualified person there to moniter you. If the worst should happen eg, haemorage, cord coming down before baby, baby born lifeless, women passing out etc etc, then there is a better chance of mother and child being ok if there is someone there, and access to medical facilities. I don't know where you are but in britain then it is illegal to deliver a baby unless you are qualified to do so. Unless of course it's an emergency! It is great that your baby arrived safely and that you were both ok but I'd advise anyone to seek medical advice when in labour just in case. Good luck and congratulations.
2007-04-11 03:38:55 · answer #7 · answered by jo jo 2 · 1⤊ 8⤋
If someone is up for it, then it's great....
Yes, I would call that UC...I personally wouldn't do it because I am terrified of complications...but good for those who can do it...
2007-04-11 07:40:15 · answer #8 · answered by Dee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i personally wouldnt reccomend it, whilst you are lucky you had no complications if a health proffesional was with you then you are in safe hands if anything should happen! i wanted a home birth with my daughter but due to complications i couldnt have one and if i didnt have a team of doctors and midwives on board both me and my daughter could have died! a not so common story but it does happen and i dont believe the risks are worth it. Im now expecting again and i intend to have my baby in the hospital, a very clinical environment and not ideal but its a small price to pay knowing if me or baby need anything its right there where we need it and could be the difference between life and death!
most pregnancies go smoothly but would it be a risk you would want to take?
2007-04-11 03:34:42 · answer #9 · answered by Angie 5 · 1⤊ 7⤋