16/05/2025
🌸 Feedback Friday 🌸 Words of wisdom from our amazing Blossom and Bloom mama…. 🌟 To anyone thinking about having a VBAC at home… you can do it!!🌟
When I was pregnant with my first son, I had every intention of bringing him into the world at home. But he had other plans and got a bit stuck on his way out, so I ended up having a caesarean section. It was a necessary decision, but it left me with a lingering desire to experience a different kind of birth.
During my second pregnancy, I decided to try for a VBAC at home. The Blossom and Bloom team, including Annie, my midwife from my first pregnancy, was incredibly supportive from the start. I also got to speak with consultant obstetrician and consultant midwife during my pregnancy, who both reassured me about my decision and explained the benefits and risks of my options. I never felt pressured to change my mind.
Annie sadly left the team before my due date, but I was lucky to have Dee take over, who was just as kind and supportive. Her gentle approach made me feel confident in my plans.
On Good Friday, at 37+6 weeks, I woke up at 4am to my waters breaking. Contractions didn’t start immediately, but an hour later, labour ramped up quickly, and the homebirth team was called out. By 5:30am, I felt the urge to push. We called an ambulance just in case, and at 6am, Tara, a community midwife, and the paramedics arrived. Tara’s presence was calming, and she reassured me that everything was going well and provided some much needed gas and air.
Katrina from Blossom and Bloom arrived soon after, and both she and Tara were incredibly supportive. They helped me move into different positions to encourage the baby to move down. Between contractions, I thought, “I’m actually going to do this. I’m actually going to have my baby at home.” …. CONTINUED IN COMMENTS
