Hi I'm new to this site. I have a 6 year old daughter and have just had a baby boy on the 8th May. I had a wonderful planned home birth and was wondering if there was anyone else who has had a home birth, and what they tought of it. When I had my

hi girlieswell im in the final stretch now, 8 weeks to go and my midwife has got me doing my birth plan.i have never considered it before but im thinking about a water birth. im petrified of the labour and on reading about them it is sounding

hi, i'm 38 weeks and would like to have a water birth but still not sure about going to Queen's or King Georges. I ve heard lots of things about both hospital and now i'm just confused. Has anyone had a recent water birth at Queen's or KG

As anyone experienced a water bith?I am considering having one and just wanted know your experiences from having a water birth x Ooo good question I am also having a water birth so would love to hear any experiences xx havent had one

i know its a bit early to be thinking about it but all my boys were born in hosp - on a bed. I would really like to have a water birth this time, anyone got any experiences, good or bad? Elaine & Boys xx no experience but i want the same, doubt i

Hi everyone!I spoke to my m/w on Wednesday about when i should do my birth plan, she said anytime and to just write down what i want/don't want and leave it in with my notes! I'm not expecting to write a novel, but thought it just sounded a bit

Hi I was wondering if anyone is having or considering having a home birth? This is my 4th baby so i know what to expect i really would prefer a hospital birth but my local hospital is closing down its maternity unit which means i will have to travel

I have heard a lot of people talking about doing birth plans. But i havent done one. is this something my midwife should discuss with me or am i expected to turn up in labour having done one myself? x You will discuss it with your midwife at one

Hi guysmy partner is opposed to home birth, are there any dads out htere ho have experienced it? what was it like, let me know so i can persued him, pleeaaassseee! any good arguments i can use?luv CLaire My wife also wants a home birth. I don't mind

im 33 weeks and have had no mention of a birth plan yet is this normal id like to have a water birth but dont know who i should mention this to?? im going on parent craft classes in a couple of weeks do they discuss it there?? im going to solihull