Regular readers will be pleased to know that elp has a new child! Since she often writes about related matters, you might to know that she did have a home birth as planned, underwater, and everything went swimmingly (sorry). She reports that it was everything one could possibly want from a birth except for the excruciating pain. All are happy and healthy.
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Aw, congrats to her! I had a home water birth last year and it was fantastic, an amazing experience. I hope she posts about it here.
Thank goodness we’re not interested in its sex/gender.
Many congrats to her, and tons of best wishes.
Congratulations!
Wonderful!
excellent news! hurrah elp! x
Ohhh ELP, I am utterly delighted! I think those waterbirthts are the most wonderful way to give birth ever since I saw a documentary on the telly when I was about 11.
May you and your scion prosper and be happy!
thanks everyone! yes, it was amazing and exactly what i wanted it to be. (aside from having had a ridiculous hope that it wouldn’t hurt as much at home! but i do think its hurting was less bad being at home, if that makes sense.) the midwives in our area, and in particular in the midwifery team i was placed with, have really taken on board the idea of thinking about the mother as a person with dignity, so the whole thing was very non-invasive, relying on self-report and so on, rather than needlessly sticking things where they’re not wanted. if only all women could have such treatment in labour. anyway, thanks!
Congrats! I am glad to hear it was a good experience.
Oh, how wonderful! Congratulations, & enjoy.