Will I be supported?

[Shanaynay]

I would dearly love a homebirth for my next birth.... but I'm wondering will I find a midwife happy to attend? I have had a c/s, then a VBAC.

First birth: went into labour spontaneously 4 days overdue.I had a c/s after around 20 hours of labour due to posterior position, dilated to 10cm but bub had not descended far enough to be born vaginally with assistance. I lost 1.5 litres of blood after the c/s - atonic uterus. Bub completely healthy on her exit.

My second birth: 10 days overdue, spontaneous labour. Fast dilation, pushing stage 1.5 hrs, bub born vaginally with 2nd degree tear. Again, atonic uterus, lost 1.5 litres of blood. Also, bub was slightly distressed, very thick mec in waters, was suctioned when born and had laboured breathing for an hour or two. And I was GBS +.

So I guess I am worried about not being able to find a midwife because:

* I have had a c/s
* Atonic uterus both times, lost 1.5 litres of blood both times
* I could be GBS + again

Will an of these things prevent me from being able to have a homebirth?

Thanks

[spiritedfamily]

Not necessarily
Your options vary from state to state.
It is possible for you to have a homebirth...
I have come across sites that can help you find a midwife...it might be a start...to chat to one or an organisation that supports homebirth. I think its important to chat locally to a midwife or homebirth support people. I get back to you with a link:)

[spiritedfamily]

This is a doula link...it doesn't tell you on the site, their location but I'm sure if you e-mailed the person on the contact link, they could direct you
http://www.australiandoulas.com.au/

a Canberra link
http://members.tripod.com/~bolin/homebirth.html

This group should be able to help you find some help in your state
http://www.homebirthaustralia.org/homebirth.html
and another
http://www.**********.com.au/articles/birth/having-a-homebirth-in-australia

[Shanaynay]

Thanks Damona.....wow there is really a homebirth 'community' isn't there? Great :thumbsup: