tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939381975660007735.post6308046941070181587..comments2023-06-09T06:32:37.117-07:00Comments on Cultivated Graftings: Home Births and Midwives and Doulas Oh My!Cynthiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084684651293339647noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939381975660007735.post-67646641486564698422012-12-21T19:06:05.935-08:002012-12-21T19:06:05.935-08:00If we are ever blessed with another little one hom...If we are ever blessed with another little one home birth is my first choice. I've watched too many documentaries and read too many books to ever deliver willingly in a hospital again. I guess you could say I'm pretty passionate about home birth or that I'm a crazy hippie! Yolandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939381975660007735.post-87744754133177975442012-12-21T12:36:13.777-08:002012-12-21T12:36:13.777-08:00What great experiences! I hope Kellen's cape i...What great experiences! I hope Kellen's cape is prominently displayed. I bet your daughter will love telling that story as she gets older. Will there be any more home births?Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02084684651293339647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939381975660007735.post-44627131166020395352012-12-21T11:31:28.992-08:002012-12-21T11:31:28.992-08:00I'm a little behind and just now catching up o...I'm a little behind and just now catching up on older posts =) I am so happy that you were able to experience a home birth. My first home birth (almost 6 years ago)was a defining moment in my life showing me the strength I never knew I had and also revealing Kellen's hidden midwifery skills. We delivered our daughter together, just the two of us...and a piece of paper that said "What to do if baby comes before the midwife." My midwife arrived to find me holding our beautiful baby girl and to Kellen's super daddy cape wafting behind him. My second home birth was an entirely different experience with midwives, family, and my little girls holding my hands. I hope more mamas would research the idea of home birth and see if it is right for them. Yolandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939381975660007735.post-42738353715629320482012-12-08T17:54:34.773-08:002012-12-08T17:54:34.773-08:00Well played, Mama. Glad you could be there!Well played, Mama. Glad you could be there!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02084684651293339647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939381975660007735.post-23957918491546068982012-12-08T17:36:06.454-08:002012-12-08T17:36:06.454-08:00Such a wonderful experience - and just remember th...Such a wonderful experience - and just remember that Cinderella lived happily every after. ;-) Thanks for letting me participate!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05405534102659638910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939381975660007735.post-21769917265165171722012-12-06T20:22:50.424-08:002012-12-06T20:22:50.424-08:00So sorry you have to enjoy it vicariously. So sorry you have to enjoy it vicariously. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02084684651293339647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939381975660007735.post-3824858875827456472012-12-06T20:21:47.751-08:002012-12-06T20:21:47.751-08:00Who doesn't like Laura?!? Laura typed up a det...Who doesn't like Laura?!? Laura typed up a detailed birth story. If you'd really like the details, I can e-mail the document to you. <br />Also, congratulations on your sixth sweetie!! If you haven't considered a doula, Laura is worth her weight (and then some) in gold. I'm sure you'll have a great experience with Carol or Pamela. Come back and tell me about it!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02084684651293339647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939381975660007735.post-69889540017166566312012-12-06T12:52:46.964-08:002012-12-06T12:52:46.964-08:00What a great story! Thanks for sharing it :) For a...What a great story! Thanks for sharing it :) For a Mama who never had a labor and delivery anything close to what I had hoped for, its nice to hear the stories of those that did!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03944706405532239363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939381975660007735.post-65474745274047915912012-12-06T12:37:06.121-08:002012-12-06T12:37:06.121-08:00Great story. I found it via Laura, who is a frien...Great story. I found it via Laura, who is a friend. (Good acquaintance? Anyway, I like her.)<br /><br />I must be a birth junkie because I wanted MORE detail! I'm fine with words like "crowning". :)<br /><br />I'm pregnant with my 6th, and this will be my first homebirth. The rest were with naturally-minded OBs (both of whom have since retired) and one CNM who is now a regular L&D RN at Thunderbird.<br /><br />I was deciding between Carol Denny and Pamela Qualls. I chose Pamela, but as Carol is her back-up, who knows? I may end up with Carol after all. :D Karen Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02850358574732662426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939381975660007735.post-5554561411684683572012-12-06T10:00:51.905-08:002012-12-06T10:00:51.905-08:00HAHAHAHAHA!!!!
At least I didn't use words lik...HAHAHAHAHA!!!!<br />At least I didn't use words like "crowning"...<br />There are a couple of birthing centers, and (I think) one hospital with a team of midwives in our area. The cost wasn't going to be significantly different, so we went with the home birth. <br />We wouldn't want the doctor to be uncomfortable or inconvenienced! Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02084684651293339647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939381975660007735.post-44450677775827473932012-12-06T08:57:57.998-08:002012-12-06T08:57:57.998-08:00Entertaining and slightly revolting at the same ti...Entertaining and slightly revolting at the same time, like an episode of The Office.<br />Belinda never gave birth at home, but she did have a midwife for three (or four) births. Many modern hospitals now have birthing centers with very comfortable rooms - soft lighting, pleasant atmosphere, soothing music, and comfortable chairs. Many also allow immediate family to present during or shortly after the birth. Belinda had one "traditional" (if by traditional you mean the way Western medical doctors have done it for the past 100 or so years) delivery. It was not an experience she ever wanted to repeat. The delivery bed with the stirrups and harsh lights is designed for the comfort and convenience of the doctor, not the mother.Chip Burkitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00817016103778281416noreply@blogger.com