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Sally-Ann's Home Birth (2024)

 

 A first hand account of a home birth with a transfer. Trigger Warning: PPH and hospital transfer)

So pleased I got my home birth! Although things seemed to take a turn for the worst at the end , I would not change a thing. I can’t honestly imagine a point where going to hospital during my labour would have worked for me and the outcome would have been exactly the same anyway! Sorry, it’s a long one! 

  • NHS EDD: 12.01.2024 (My EDD: 07.01.2024)
  • Actual birth date: 05.01.2024
  • Known baby boy
  • Planned birth: Home Water Birth
  • Actual birth: Home water birth (just!)
  • Pain relief: Hypnobirthing/breathing, Comb, TENS, water, gas and air (just!)
  • Risks: Previous PPH, GBS+
  • Maternity care provided by The Countess of Chester Hospital
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