feeling a little defeated today. I asked my doctor if he had a chiropractor he could recommend for the pinched nerve in my back. he says they don't recommend it especially because they don't really want them doing adjustments on your hips. What's the point then? I also asked about hospital choices and if I would be able to do a water birth since this will likely be my first and only child unless I can convince my fiance differently later on. I was hoping to have options, but again, his response was that he doesnt like doing them because they're too messy. Really?? So im already stuck with a doctor I didnt have much choice on because there were limited places that would agree to see me at 18 weeks due to having issues with insurance. (That's why I had to wait that long) Now I'm told I don't have many options as far as delivery because the doctor doesnt like doing the options that I would like to have. WTH?? I just feel like a labor that I've been told I will have plenty of options for isn't even an option...now I'm left feeling kinda trapped in a situation I don't particularly care for...
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A lot of birthing centers do take insurance you just have to look harder for it or just ask the center. Doulas usually don't but most work with you for payments of their fees and some are willing to barter or trade. If I'd have known how terrible my first birth experience would be I would have had a doula and given birth at a natural birthing center. Good luck either way.
my insurance doesnt cover birthing centers that I could find. also i dont think they cover doulas either. not from the info I found. it covers certified midwives though. I already plan on trying to go for a natural birth.
You should look into a birthing center for natural births. I know it's scary to think of without pain meds but your options would be more open. Or maybe hiring a doula they help you prepare for your birth and are your advocate in the hospital when things are not going the way you hoped.
they do allow and encourage movement and provide a labor ball as well. they don't want you in the bed unless you have requested an epidural and cant be up walking around and moving. they also provide a squatting bar, a birthing chair (similar to sitting on a toilet seat) and other options for various positions you wish to birth in. they also promote mother baby bonding and keep the baby with you as much as possible. they don't just let you hold the baby for a little bit then take them off to the nursery like I've heard some hospitals do. they only do that if their are emergency situations or complications that require immediate medical attention. so I feel thats my best option for the moment.
well the one hospital I know doesnt do water birth yet, but they're working on it. they want to have that option available for their patients, but it hasn't been approved. they do offer a "labor tub" which is a large birthing tub. you can labor in the tub, but they won't let you deliver in the tub.
Some hospitals don't allow water births but if yours does your dr can't tell you no just cause it's not what he wants. Call your hospital to ask. Also it's not 100% that your doctor will deliver unless you have an induction scheduled or a scheduled csection you get the dr that's on call when you go into labor.
Now that you have an "established"doctor, maybe you can call back those offices and let them know you would like to transfer care to them. You should have choices and get the care that you want. Keep on them!!!
well, I'm on medicaid, and dont believe it covers birthing centers. I doubt id be able to find one that would accept it.