https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 17 May 2026 12:28:45 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-given-birth-at-the-farm#post-1481376 Sun, 09 Mar 2014 08:12:59 +0000 MamaMoose 1481376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't (and would have ZERO desire) but I live about 2 hours away and have a good friend who is planning to deliver there. Which is particularly surprising because she's an MD! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-given-birth-at-the-farm#post-1481363 Sun, 09 Mar 2014 07:54:04 +0000 Weagle 1481363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@googly-eyes: I think also because it's about as far removed from a hospital experience as possible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-given-birth-at-the-farm#post-1481279 Sun, 09 Mar 2014 01:44:15 +0000 loveisstrange 1481279@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I live like 6 hours away and I'd honestly love to give birth there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-given-birth-at-the-farm#post-1481225 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 23:45:48 +0000 googly-eyes 1481225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@QBbride: That's what I figured..just wanted to see if I was missing something. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-given-birth-at-the-farm#post-1481222 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 23:43:43 +0000 QBbride 1481222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't looked at their website but I think it's probably because Ina May Gaskin runs it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-given-birth-at-the-farm#post-1481217 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 23:41:33 +0000 googly-eyes 1481217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>And please know that I am asking from a place of cluelessness, not trying to belittle anyone's opinion or experience!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-given-birth-at-the-farm#post-1481216 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 23:40:57 +0000 googly-eyes 1481216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok so I looked at their website and I don't get what the big deal is? Is it because of who runs it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-given-birth-at-the-farm#post-1481214 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 23:39:02 +0000 QBbride 1481214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've read Ina May's books and the births there sound amazing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-given-birth-at-the-farm#post-1481026 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 20:39:44 +0000 daniellemybelle 1481026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only live like 2 hours away. I am not crunchy enough but it's very cool! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-given-birth-at-the-farm#post-1480613 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 15:33:21 +0000 rattles 1480613@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It wouldn't be for me, but I'd love to hear from someone who had! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-given-birth-at-the-farm#post-1480525 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 14:49:31 +0000 emg86 1480525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: Jealous!!!!</p> <p>@Weagle: No, but I had a homebirth :-) I would love to visit the Farm one day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-given-birth-at-the-farm#post-1480471 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 13:56:24 +0000 CottonCandy 1480471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Weagle: ohhhhh interesting! It's definitely not for me, but I can see the appeal :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-given-birth-at-the-farm#post-1480469 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 13:56:12 +0000 Weagle 1480469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: I ended up with a transfusion after LO. I feel like I have to see how #2 goes in September before I will believe that it is possible for me to have a birth without complications. Until then, pass me the hospital gown! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-given-birth-at-the-farm#post-1480461 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 13:53:14 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1480461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Weagle: I was able to have an all natural birth in a hospital (labored in tub and then got on bed when it was time to push). During labor I kept thinking "wow, I totally could have a home birth," until I hemmhoraged and things got dangerous. I am SO glad I was at the hospital. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-given-birth-at-the-farm#post-1480459 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 13:52:15 +0000 artsyfartsy 1480459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I live about 4 hours from there! I wanted to but I didn't want to chance a 4 hour drive if I went into labor and didn't have the means to go and stay there for a while around my due date. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-given-birth-at-the-farm#post-1480452 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 13:48:33 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1480452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd have liked to but my birth history would disqualify me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-given-birth-at-the-farm#post-1480448 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 13:47:16 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1480448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am so fascinated by the idea of home birth or birth on a farm like that but I am too chicken to do it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-given-birth-at-the-farm#post-1480445 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 13:45:24 +0000 Running Elley 1480445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's not something I'd ever want to do myself but I'd love to hear a firsthand acct from someone who did!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-given-birth-at-the-farm#post-1480444 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 13:45:10 +0000 Weagle 1480444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CottonCandy: <a href="http://www.thefarmmidwives.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.thefarmmidwives.org/</a>. Run by Ina May Gaskin, the fairy godmother of med-free birth and midwifery. </p> <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: Ha! I feel the same way. I love it in theory, but know I wouldn't ever actually go there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-given-birth-at-the-farm#post-1480431 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 13:40:03 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1480431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. And I thought I wanted to until I actually gave birth. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-given-birth-at-the-farm#post-1480425 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 13:37:46 +0000 Boheme 1480425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, but its not far from here so I've thought about it! If we decide to have another, that option will be on the table. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-given-birth-at-the-farm#post-1480424 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 13:37:33 +0000 CottonCandy 1480424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm missing something...what is the farm? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-given-birth-at-the-farm#post-1480384 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 13:08:23 +0000 Beyond2 1480384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wish!! I'd love to hear about some ones account of it though. It'd be a dream of mine but since my first birth was 11 hours and it's a longer drive than that I doubt it'd ever come true lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-given-birth-at-the-farm#post-1480380 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 13:02:19 +0000 mjane 1480380@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No but I saw a documentary about Ina May that ends with a recent water birth at the farm... does that count :)</p> <p>It was pretty appealing!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-given-birth-at-the-farm#post-1480036 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 08:47:29 +0000 Weagle 1480036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Care to share your experience? I'd love to hear how it went! </p>