Unassisted birth?

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My sister really wants to have a water birth at home, but there are no midwives that will travel to where she lives. She was looking at having an unassisted birth at home. Has anyone had an unassisted birth at home and did it all work out?

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I had a unassisted water birth in June (my first). It was the best! It was very relaxing and my baby didn't even come out crying, he just looked around at everything.  If she plans on doing this she needs to know about possible compilations and what to do. Also have all the supplies need and a back up plan. I'll try to find all the sites I went to and list them

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I live 3 hours away from my midwife and we will be renting a house near here for the home birth for one month. Two weeks before my due date and two weeks after, with some wiggle room of course. Maybe your sister could consider something similar?

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I have had 4 unassisted births. Perfect every time. TTC and hoping for another!

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I had my birth assisted by a midwife, and I needed one. I needed medication to help my blood clot, and I needed lots of stitches. I wonder what happens when you need stitches during an UB. I would guess go to the hospital and then your in worse shape than you would be if a midwife were attending.  Let's be honest, most women need stitches.

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It's risky. Even back in the day, women still had a midwife or someone with some skills to help with childbirth.

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It could work out... we hear of people having babies in strange places (in the car, etc). You're brave for even considering going solo for sure. I even recall seeing unassisted births on YouTube, so I know it can be done!!
Is this your first baby? My first baby was delivered by a midwife who does perineal massaging during delivery to minimize or eliminate tears, so I didn't need stitches even with a 9lb baby! For that reason alone I wouldn't go at it by myself, personally. 
I believe it can be done! Have you considered the advice given from others about renting a hotel or house closer to your chosen midwife?

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There are a lot of helpful Facebook groups and many of the ladies can answer any questions you throw at them as they have had many Unassisted childbirths and/or pregnancies :)

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this will be a UC

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The closest midwife to me is 3hrs but she's willing to travel for am extra fee. Otherwise, I could go to her when the time came.

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is this her first baby? I did a lot of research with my last pregnancy and had planned an unassisted birth. Everything went fine until my water broke and it was light green, a very common occurrence for babies that go past 40 weeks. Well I freaked and we went to the hospital and I had my baby almost 12 hours later. Being at the hospital and not planning on it made my labor take so much longer.
With this pregnancy I have a midwife and am planning a home birth.
Unassisted birth stories are so beautiful, intimate, and lovely but it is a big risk and it's harder to stay healthy while pregnant if you're not getting care, in my experience. I used to be a big advocate for UB and I still think it's awesome when women have safe outcomes, but it's just not for me anymore.
Does your sister lives far away from town or are there just not any in her city? Are there midwives available at her nearby hospital? A hospital birth with a midwife is better than no midwife, in most cases, especially if this is her first baby.

Unassisted birth?

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