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Home birth

Hi all! Has anyone given birth at home? I am meeting the home birth team next Monday at QE. I would like to hear others’ experiences… thanks.

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I planned a home birth but ended up with a transfer. More than happy to answer any questions you have.
A lot of people worry about a transfer but it was so calm, no rush or emergency about it. With hindsight I would still have planned a home birth and actually stayed home rather than being transferred

I have waved and messaged you. I’d like to know more 🙂

I planned a home birth and gave birth at home. I had an overwhelmingly positive experience; the home birth team are very experienced, lovely and they were very supportive of my choices. Happy to chat

I wasn't able to have my home birth unfortunately, but was in the care of the L&G Home birth team and they were/are all fantastic

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