Royal Brisbane question

[dragonflyblu]

I know this thread has been quiet for some time, but I wanted to ask a question about the BC and thought it would be better to ressurect this one. I would love to get into the BC. Part of my currnet labour preparation is to come to terms with the hospital room (birth suite) in the normal part of the hospital. I have asked them if I can go see the birth room again so I can try to visualise it so it's not so bad when we we get there, but was told the only tour is during the ante-natal class (this was with a big group of people and all I can remember is a huge hospital bed and the mdical equipt (monitors, gas etc) I am going to take lots of throws and stuff to put over any medical-type equiptment... anyway, I am still on the list/ballot for the birth centre in case anyone drops out, but does anyone know any other way of getting in?

We are preparing for labour using hynotherapy, we have a doula, and I have homeopathics. I feel like we are very prepared and due to an aversion to drugs I really cant see myself wanting anything (besides I faint with needles and the idea of pethadine or an epidural makes me feel a bit sick) We would have had a home birth if we were at home in NSW, but up here we are renting a temp unit so a home birht was not really an option. If anyone can give me an hints on getting in I would really appreciate it.

[Seekrit]

you can also do day time tours of the birth suite and such... I forget when they are... call the hospital and ask to book one :)

I don't have any tips for you, in fact I don't think there are any, it's pretty much name out of a hat.

[*Country Bumpkin*]

If you are on the ballot list still thats the best you will be able to do Im afraid- its just luck

There is no other way that you will be able to get into the birth centre unless someone drops out

[Tea Lady]

Like adele said, there's nothing "extra" you can do to get into the BC.

To be honest, the rooms in the BC don't look all that different from the room I had last time in the labour ward - I thought they were quite ok. They have all the beanbags and do-dads there and it's quite a big room so I didn't find the equipment too "in your face".

I'm sure they should be able to give you another look at the rooms - I didn't do my antenatal through the hospital last time and I got a tour (can't remember how though sorry) so I'm sure they could fit you in somehow.

Good luck with it - it's definitely possible to have a great labour in the normal ward, and it sounds like you're preparing really well :thumbsup:

[Reidymac]

Hi dragonflyblu, I can understanding you wanting to birth in a place that is warm and not medicalised. I have had 2 children born in the ordinary birth suite of RWBH. My births were both in a very softly lit room with no obvious medical equipment in sight only a bed, small lounge chair, desk, warming cupboard and bathroom. it was only later that I discovered that the rooms are cleverly designed so that the majority of the equipment at the head of the bed is hidden behind cupboard doors and the wall of medical equipment, at the foot of the bed was hidden behind a concertina (sp?) dividing wall. I am certain that your midwife would be happy to keep these covers close if the medical items were not required. My midwife assisted in a wonderfully gentle and calm birth and never turned up the lights even after the birth when she had mountains of paperwork (she kindly huddled under a tiny desk light:thumbsup:) . Go an ask to see the rooms again (I guess they probably show how well equipped they are with gas and medical resources on tap during the tour to reassure people and forget to show how they can hide it). Hope you have a wonderful birth experience wherever it may be :)

[TwoBoysOnly]

Hi there, I actually work at RBWH and there is no other "easier" way to get into BC only what you are doing. As for the birth suite, most of us do try and create a calming nonmedicalised atmosphere where possible and practical, hope you have a fulfilling birth :fingerscrossed:

[dragonflyblu]

Thanks everyone. I decided I am going to go ask to see the room again. You are right reidymac they do show you all the medical equiptment on the tour so now all I can think of is a 'hospital room'... thanks TwoBoysOnly, so far all the midwife visits have been very supportive and I am confident that the midvives will be wonderful.