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I had a home birth with my first (a 10lb 2oz little boy) on January 21, 2010 and I am planning to do the same with my little girl before the end of this month. My suggestion is to be sure that you find a midwife that you are very comfortable around (should feel like family) and that your husband supports your decision. Right before I had my son I was in early labor and my husband kept asking if I was sure I could do this... besides being annoying, it really made me second guess myself. He is a wonderful man who is always supportive, but at 3am when I am wandering around the house moaning he was a little less than perfect. He has promised that this time he wont even ask that stupid question. If this is your first, just remember that it will hurt a lot but it is pain for a purpose! As soon as my son was delivered the pain went away and it all felt like a distant memory. Remember that you were created to give birth and you are so much stronger than you think you are!
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