If you’re considering a home birth, join a Facebook group, where you can chat to other mums who’ve birthed at home. It’s so helpful to ask questions and read about other people’s experiences.
Take all the help that’s offered to you. I was so much better at this second time round. If a visitor suggested bringing lunch, for example, I’d say yes immediately! It’s so important to give yourself a break.
We bought a kit from La Bassine (labassinebirth pools.co.uk ), which contained everything we needed for a home pool birth. It was great to get everything from one place.…
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Mother & Baby (Digital) - 1 Issue, July 2020