Who is your birth partner??

DrAussieMom · 06-28-2007, 09:07 AM

And why?? You can chose multiple choices, but the person actaully in the delivery part - your coach.

**BC-Jrmedic** · 06-28-2007, 06:19 PM

I chose, DH, Parents and Inlaw. When I delivered both my parents were there, DH obviously and my MIL (won't do that again as she almost passed out!) Next time will be DH and God mother because I had complications!

**BC-Deswife03** · 06-29-2007, 09:14 PM

I chose DH and the babys Godmother. We will not have anyone else in the room with me. My family stresses me out way to much and I only want people there who are supportive. I don't want to have to worry about family politics while I am giving birth

CourtneyH · 06-30-2007, 05:01 AM

I chose my hubby and my best friend. Hubby for obvious reasons and best friend because I need someone to keep me centred. With my son I just had hubby and he got kinds freaked out and didn't help me with counting or anything.

eClaire · 06-30-2007, 04:27 PM

Like the first time, this time will just be DH. In fact, it may just be "going it alone" if our childcare falls through! I really wanted to get a doula but we have a very long, complicated trip to the hospital (3 hours away) and I could not worry about coordinating one more thing!

**BC-Jrmedic** · 06-30-2007, 06:30 PM

Claire,
Can you hire a doula in the area of where you are delivering? That way all you have to do is make 1 call and she can meet you at the hospital. Wow 3 hrs away for a delivery! Our hospital is 1 hr away and I can't imagine a 3 hr drive. Can they induce you?

eClaire · 07-01-2007, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BC-Jrmedic

Claire,
Can you hire a doula in the area of where you are delivering? That way all you have to do is make 1 call and she can meet you at the hospital. Wow 3 hrs away for a delivery! Our hospital is 1 hr away and I can't imagine a 3 hr drive. Can they induce you?

I haven't checked into that. I was assuming that since I am due in 30 days it was all too late for that. I will ask about it at my next appointment. We did the 3 hour drive with my first labor - it wasn't too bad, but I started out REALLY early. Certainly no waiting until they are 5 min. apart for me! I am trying to stay away from induction because of the whole epidural-won't-work thing. All my (high-risk) OB's seem to think there's "NO PROBLEM" with being 3 hours away.

StaceyTX · 07-24-2007, 07:10 AM

With Lily we had a room full. DH, my mom and dad, my sister and my MIL and my FIL was standing right outside the door and came in as soon as they had me all covered up.

With Kyler it was another full house. DH, my mom and dad, my sister, my MIL and FIL (he sat in a chair in the corner of the room) and my best friend Kristy was right outside the door. If I had known she was there, I would have had them let her in.

With Kaden, it was just DH, my mom and my dad.

This time, who knows!

DrAussieMom · 07-24-2007, 08:34 AM

Stacey - My hospital only let me have 2 people total for the entire thing, until I went to recovery. It is their policy due to security - interesting you could have a roomful!

pepper · 07-24-2007, 08:40 AM

I had my dh and a doula

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06-28-2007, 09:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
DrAussieMom 5000-9999 post king of hearts Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 5,829 Blog Entries: 5	Who is your birth partner?? And why?? You can chose multiple choices, but the person actaully in the delivery part - your coach. __________________ Me and DH. - DD is over 2 now! - One Bundle of Joy a few months old! Last edited by BC-kris7; 06-28-2007 at 09:10 AM.

06-28-2007, 06:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
BC-Jrmedic 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: In the Warehouse with the mouse :) Posts: 4,764 Blog Entries: 2	I chose, DH, Parents and Inlaw. When I delivered both my parents were there, DH obviously and my MIL (won't do that again as she almost passed out!) Next time will be DH and God mother because I had complications! __________________ Mommy to: M (7/06), M (3/08), E(3/08) Happy 2nd Birthday to my sweet girls!

06-29-2007, 09:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
BC-Deswife03 In Between Treatment/Failed Cycle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 5,551 Blog Entries: 146	I chose DH and the babys Godmother. We will not have anyone else in the room with me. My family stresses me out way to much and I only want people there who are supportive. I don't want to have to worry about family politics while I am giving birth __________________ Pcos, 7 years Primary and Secondary Infertility ORS 11/23/07 7/08 TTC#2: Clomid #1 10/09 150mg-I ovulated!!- BFN Clomid #2 11/09 150mg. B/w no Ovulation, Taking a break praying for a natural miracle "May every sunrise hold more promise, every moonrise hold more peace." --Anon

06-30-2007, 05:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
CourtneyH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London, ON CANADA Posts: 1,069 Blog Entries: 7	I chose my hubby and my best friend. Hubby for obvious reasons and best friend because I need someone to keep me centred. With my son I just had hubby and he got kinds freaked out and didn't help me with counting or anything. __________________ Courtney & Ryan began ttc late 1999 w/ Endo and PCOS (5 m/c) IVF # 1 June 03 BFP Kian David William born Feb 24, 2004 Natural Dec 06 BFP Niamh Ailey born Sept 4, 2007 FET # 1 May 06 BFN FET # 2 Aug 06 BFN IVF # 2 Oct 06 BFP but ectopic


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06-30-2007, 04:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
eClaire 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New England Posts: 15,001	Like the first time, this time will just be DH. In fact, it may just be "going it alone" if our childcare falls through! I really wanted to get a doula but we have a very long, complicated trip to the hospital (3 hours away) and I could not worry about coordinating one more thing! __________________ Claire Gil, (4) Henry, (2½)

06-30-2007, 06:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
BC-Jrmedic 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: In the Warehouse with the mouse :) Posts: 4,764 Blog Entries: 2	Claire, Can you hire a doula in the area of where you are delivering? That way all you have to do is make 1 call and she can meet you at the hospital. Wow 3 hrs away for a delivery! Our hospital is 1 hr away and I can't imagine a 3 hr drive. Can they induce you? __________________ Mommy to: M (7/06), M (3/08), E(3/08) Happy 2nd Birthday to my sweet girls!

07-24-2007, 07:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
StaceyTX 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 14,585 Blog Entries: 699	With Lily we had a room full. DH, my mom and dad, my sister and my MIL and my FIL was standing right outside the door and came in as soon as they had me all covered up. With Kyler it was another full house. DH, my mom and dad, my sister, my MIL and FIL (he sat in a chair in the corner of the room) and my best friend Kristy was right outside the door. If I had known she was there, I would have had them let her in. With Kaden, it was just DH, my mom and my dad. This time, who knows! __________________ Born in Heaven 12/5/01 7 years old 4 years old (allergic to eggs, peanuts, soy, milk, dog dander, and cockroaches) - outgrew corn and wheat, trying milk 2 years old (RAST negative to everything but egg) "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away" - unknown

07-24-2007, 08:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
DrAussieMom 5000-9999 post king of hearts Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 5,829 Blog Entries: 5	Stacey - My hospital only let me have 2 people total for the entire thing, until I went to recovery. It is their policy due to security - interesting you could have a roomful! __________________ Me and DH. - DD is over 2 now! - One Bundle of Joy a few months old!

07-24-2007, 08:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
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