Home birth story: a hospital transfer

Kim is another mama friend of ours who had planned a home birth with a midwife but turned into a hospital transfer, here’s her story:

“All throughout my pregnancy I absolutely loved having a midwife. I felt empowered to be in control of my pregnancy and body. It was truly a life changing experience. I had a completely normal and healthy pregnancy. 

In May of 2018 I went into labor. I had been having steady contractions all day. I was able to text my midwife and keep her informed. We were just waiting on them to get longer, stronger, and closer together. Night fell, we ate dinner (what I didn't know would be my last meal for 48 hours), then I put my daughter to bed. I wanted to wait as long as possible to call the midwife because I didn't want anyone waiting around on me. 

About 3 am, the contractions got so intense, we finally called. Within the hour, my midwife and 2 assistants were at my home. Through my first ever vaginal exam, it was determined I was 10 cm and ready to push. My midwife VERY quickly realized something was wrong and suggested we transfer to the hospital. She did her job and saved my life. 

I went on to lose 12 liters of blood and required a postpartum cesarean to repair a ruptured uterus and cervix. Without the knowledge my midwife had, she would not have known something was wrong and I would be dead. My midwife literally saved my life! 

I should add my baby boy was delivered vaginally and perfectly healthy!”