My husband and I have just found out we are expecting #2 in April. It's a "Happy Suprise" for us haha. My first birth I had a regular hospital birth with an OBGYN (it went terrible) and then for my second pregnancy (ectopic) I had to have surgery as my tube ruptured.
So this time around I am thinking home birth and a midwife. Or possibly going to the local birthing centre if I can get in. That place has a CRAZY wait list. I want something natural and so far my experiences with hospitals have been the pits. I'm loving the idea of a home birth and a midwife but the prospect is a little daunting. Anyone done it? Is it as scary as it sounds?
I'm also thinking of hiring a post partum doula. Has anyone ever had one? Is it worth the money spent? Midwifes are covered by health care here in Alberta but Doulas are not and they can be rather pricey.