tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738062031052371885.post37834525940872473..comments2024-03-17T10:07:53.205-07:00Comments on The Well-Rounded Mama: Waterbirth Video of Plus-Sized MomWell-Rounded Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04129621631406155340noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738062031052371885.post-14262313765091468462012-02-21T07:36:22.099-08:002012-02-21T07:36:22.099-08:00Just came across this website via "The Fat Nu...Just came across this website via "The Fat Nutritionist" and love this home birth story. I started my pregnancy with a BMI of 35 and luckily had midwives and a doula and a fit husband who never once mentioned my weight. I had a beautiful home water birth also and was amazed at what a difference the water and a supportive team made.kadisha13https://www.blogger.com/profile/18239500006818003721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738062031052371885.post-86908313793743486742011-08-17T06:59:36.914-07:002011-08-17T06:59:36.914-07:00Awesome video - I'm glad she shared it with us...Awesome video - I'm glad she shared it with us. Brought back memories of my last birth - I couldn't stand the water near transition so had to get out but I did most of the early labor in the pool. I bet her children will always remember how their baby brother entered the world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738062031052371885.post-24449857415726557972011-01-22T07:33:57.022-08:002011-01-22T07:33:57.022-08:00This is just what I needed to see when I needed to...This is just what I needed to see when I needed to see it! I am almost 36 weeks pregnant planning a home waterbirth. Its really nice to see a video of someone who looks like me going through this and making it look beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738062031052371885.post-28417475532877532022011-01-21T16:53:49.172-08:002011-01-21T16:53:49.172-08:00I'm a "plus sized" momma too but hon...I'm a "plus sized" momma too but honestly I've even considered my weight an issue when it comes to birth. I've had 7 healthy pregnancies and 5 glorious homebirths. I've never had an issue with size acceptance or a MW not wanting to attend me but then again I birth like a skinny lady I guess (fast births ranging from 1 hr. to 5 hrs. total)TCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738062031052371885.post-82534526712312603372011-01-21T15:47:59.210-08:002011-01-21T15:47:59.210-08:00That was amazing! I am also a big lady and I had a...That was amazing! I am also a big lady and I had a home water birth in december with a midwife. I DID NOT have gestational diabetes but my son was 11lb 4oz and 22.5in. Size, of mom or baby, does not matter!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738062031052371885.post-72612937136902097462011-01-21T15:13:52.122-08:002011-01-21T15:13:52.122-08:00very wonderful, i nearly teared up. I've had 2...very wonderful, i nearly teared up. I've had 2 at home 2nd was a home birth. My 1st homebirth, I was 350 lb, no water and it was rough on the ol hands and knees. But the baby was over 10lb and it was unassisted. Never let anyone tell you what you can or can not do......you did well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738062031052371885.post-21725371750315102382010-12-31T08:33:56.124-08:002010-12-31T08:33:56.124-08:00Shoshie:
A few resources to consider in helping y...Shoshie:<br /><br />A few resources to consider in helping your husband learn the benefits of homebirth:<br /><br />Business of Being Born - watch it together!<br /><br />"The Father's Homebirth Handbook" by Leah Hazard<br /><br />I'm not sure where in the world you are located, but if you have a national, state/provincial, or local midwifery organization they will have all sorts of information available for you. (Like this study of homebirth safety in Ontario Canada: http://www.aom.on.ca/files/Communications/Reports_and_Studies/Birth_Ontario_Home_Birth_Hutton_Sept_09.pdf)<br /><br /><br />Sarah Stogryn CD(DONA)<br />www.embracedoulacare.comSarah Stogrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17137570985124070895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738062031052371885.post-49582124779163845022010-12-24T18:17:07.049-08:002010-12-24T18:17:07.049-08:00Thanks again for putting up my video!
to Shoshie,...Thanks again for putting up my video!<br /><br />to Shoshie, <br />My husband was a bit nervous too - another slight reason why I didn't try sooner. <br />But two things helped.<br />Him meeting with my midwife and knowing that there would be emergency supplies on hand, like oxygen and pitocin and there would be two midwives one for me and one for the baby in case something went wrong.<br /><br />And the other thing that helped was knowing that "decision to incision" time at the hospital was about the same as our transport time to the hospital - so if things were indicating a c-section we could call 911 and alert the hospital to be ready for me.<br /><br />I had a list of phone numbers for emergency babysitters and two hospitals on our fridge :) <br />Luckily we never needed them.Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455764039212519400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738062031052371885.post-50051917219216662932010-12-23T13:55:58.895-08:002010-12-23T13:55:58.895-08:00Wonderful video... I've had two wonderful drug...Wonderful video... I've had two wonderful drug free waterbirths as a fat lady (BMI round about 40...) Both babies were just shy of 9 lbs. I plan to have one next time if I'm lucky enough to have another baby, and my BMI is currently 47. I urge all big ladies to not be scared off the birth they want!<br /><br />Oh, and an uplifting anecdote... When I told my GP today that we're planning to start trying for another baby, she smiled and prescribed some Folic Acid for me... Not the slightest comment about my weight! (I love her!)Tilly Cat & Pip-Squeakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13725763433315083575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738062031052371885.post-7395025944848609382010-12-23T11:14:33.333-08:002010-12-23T11:14:33.333-08:00This was great. Thanks so much for sharing this.This was great. Thanks so much for sharing this.Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738062031052371885.post-82254490425717878282010-12-23T09:07:02.826-08:002010-12-23T09:07:02.826-08:00That video is awesome. I'm a fat lady, and re...That video is awesome. I'm a fat lady, and really want to have a home birth in water when my husband and I decide to have babies. Unfortunately, my husband is kind of a nervous person, and worries about me laboring outside of a hospital. I've tried to find studies for him to read, but he has yet to be convinced. He agrees that if I can avoid going to a hospital, that's much better. But he worries about emergencies. Any advice for quelling his fears?Shoshannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09025262739269609771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738062031052371885.post-27875426452261205102010-12-23T04:43:53.248-08:002010-12-23T04:43:53.248-08:00So Gorgeous! I believe birth is meant to be manage...So Gorgeous! I believe birth is meant to be manageable. Women have been squeezing out babies ever since.. well.. humans have existed! lol. <br />beautiful video, and a beautiful Family! Brightest blessings!Peachy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14557418790717321215noreply@blogger.com