Comments on: Exploring more birthing options, The Farm in Summertown, TN

By: teeni

teeni — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:39:07 +0000

It’s a shame insurance won’t cover a more natural birthing option than they will for a hospital. But I hope you are able to use the Farm and get the birthing experience that all women wish to have.

By: Donna B.

Donna B. — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:39:16 +0000

I don't want to be a spoil-sport, but I think it's much too early to make up your mind. Explore all the options, YES, but don't become emotionally glued to one. Of course, I say this simply because of my daughter's experience where she never dilated fully and the baby became "stuck" in the birth canal. Don't forget that modern medical intervention has saved the lives of numerous mothers and babies, even if it has made birth more clinical than natural. I really am supportive of your desire to have a natural experience, with all the human factors being favored over technical concerns. Above all else, you have to do what you feel is right. Next question - when are they going to test N's blood? If you are both O- lots of bad scenarios disappear. Donna B.s last blog post..Child-proofing and Dog-proofing

By: Hyphen Mama

Hyphen Mama — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:56:46 +0000

Wow--how great that Kari Jenkins left that comment! I hope you're able to do that. How far is The Farm from where you live? Hyphen Mamas last blog post..Oh, Wouldn't That Be Nice!?

By: Money Saving Tips

Money Saving Tips — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:21:14 +0000

We never did a home birth, but after an unpleasant hospital experience in a U.K. hospital, our next child was born at a birth center, just a block from a larger hospital. The closeness of the hospital gave me some peace of mind, but the experience was great. No machines, tubes, beeping noises, stress, etc. Money Saving Tipss last blog post..Prepay your loan interest and save thousands on debt

By: Ree

Ree — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:30:40 +0000

Sounds like a wonderful childbirth experience. Rees last blog post..Blogging About Blogging

By: Kari Jenkins

Kari Jenkins — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:02:37 +0000

I will be giving birth at The Farm in February. I only live an hour away, but there are lots of people who travel there from out of town.
Have you read “Ina May’s Guide To Childbirth” or “Spiritual Midwifery?”
Even though I’m a doula, my husband was still hesitant about going there until we went and he met our midwife. We have received the most amazing care. When you have care by such caring and highly qualified midwives, it will change your life. It has for us!
The cost is $3500 for prenatal care and the birth. I’m not sure about any other costs, but I’ll be down there on Friday and we’ll try and remember to ask. There’s also a supply list you have to get together. My husband and I are going to work on that over Christmas. So, I can let you know about that as well. Don’t let money be THE deciding factor. I struggled with that at first, but it came down to my gut feeling and knowing how much I trusted these women.
The midwives are in the clinic on Wednesday afternoons. The number is (931) 964-2293
Just call and talk with them about your blood type and any other questions you have. That’s what they are there for.
Hope it all goes well for you. I would love to keep in touch about your decision. Any more questions just let me know.

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By: Memarie Lane

Memarie Lane — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:19:55 +0000

That would be SO AWESOME if you got to birth there! I’ve read a couple of Ina May’s books and she is amazing. Truly a legend not just for birthing, but for women everywhere. I so hope you do this!