tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763781033457774915.post1371225798556702058..comments2023-03-23T20:07:43.989-07:00Comments on They Are Fast Strange Times...: Overcoming The FearBrandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305797281035096597noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763781033457774915.post-39878387405049483662010-09-28T10:40:56.341-07:002010-09-28T10:40:56.341-07:00I wish I could use a birth center. Because of the ...I wish I could use a birth center. Because of the politics any midwife I use has to be willing to risk her livelihood to be there for us. The malpractice insurances will not cover VBAC in the state of WA. Sad state of affairs. <br />Thank you for the encouragement. I feel like a crazy person and need all the help I can get right now.Brandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305797281035096597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763781033457774915.post-48697802458735281322010-09-28T10:37:54.428-07:002010-09-28T10:37:54.428-07:00I teared up as I read and really can relate! I am...I teared up as I read and really can relate! I am a big fan of Bradley mostly because of one single thing I read in my very old and battered copy of "Husband-Coached Childbirth"... Women have been having babies unassisted for centuries.<br /><br />With medical observation recently, but from the beginning of time mothers have given birth to babies and somehow our species has managed continue without the carefully regulated hospital guidelines. You are the best possible observation and tracking method of your baby's health and well being. You will know even before some beeping machine can tell if there is something amiss. You know that an experienced midwife will not allow you to remain in a potentially dangerous situation and can provide life-saving assistance until you safely arrive at a hospital. <br /><br />My doula (and very close and trusted friend) delivered her last baby at an alternative birth center that was not too far from her home. She was able to relax comfortably with the whole family in surroundings that felt like home. She was in control of the birth process and called all the shots. She also knew that she had expert medical care should she or the baby require it. Is there maybe something similar you could at least look into just to know it is an option if you decide home is too worrisome? <br /><br />Of course as your little bean grows, and you are more and more confident that there are no causes for concern, you will be more at ease. No matter what you decide to do, you know your husband will love you and support you and be the most amazing birth partner no matter WHERE this baby is born. <br /><br />There was a tiny part of me that always kinda hoped I'd be that crazy lady laughing as we pulled up to the hospital because I had happily delivered my newborn in the car on the way just to prove that babies know perfectly well how to get out and mothers can't help but follow what nature is telling them to do! <br /><br />(Of course poor Ryan would have been scared shitless, hence the laughing!!)DeLishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05632135907244608429noreply@blogger.com