Comments on: A mama’s struggles for natural birth and an emergency c-section

By: liza

liza — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 08:07:26 +0000

In reply to Katie. Hi Katie, Becky (check the comments above) had a home birth and she might be able to give you some info if you contact her.

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 08:38:02 +0000

I am also reluctant to go down the medical route when it comes time for me to give birth (July 2016) and want to avoid interventions unless absolutely necessary to the well being of my baby, can anyone point me in the right direction when it comes to home birth in Malta? From what I’ve learnt it can be a really peaceful and beautiful experience to birth your baby at home and I’d really like to know how well set up Malta is in this department. Thanks

By: Elisavet Arkolaki

Elisavet Arkolaki — Sat, 12 Dec 2015 04:51:24 +0000

Hi Den, I was given +10 days and Erik popped out +5. If I am not mistaken, if the pregnancy is developping as per normal, we can be given up to +14 days. Becky Gauci-Maistre might be able to give you some extra info?

By: Den Rach Boubarakat

Den Rach Boubarakat — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 10:30:06 +0000

I am currently at 39+4 and my doctor told me that unless I start having contractions (or my waters break), I will have to be induced exactly 1 week after my 'due date' because apparently, that's how it's done in Malta, which I find really unfair, because only 5% of women give birth on their due date because they are not accurate, since they are calculated from the 1st day of the last period, so no one knows the conception date. I am really nervous, as I don't want to be induced… what happens when you are induced? do they hook you up to any machines ? I was really looking forward to a natural birth and trying different positions etc, and I know I still have 9 days left until the induction,but I feel hopeless.. I'm only giving birth. I am not going to hospital because I'm sick! 🙁

By: Becky Gauci-Maistre

Becky Gauci-Maistre — Mon, 05 May 2014 07:37:12 +0000

Most definitely not alone. A story that has become all too common. It is impressive that you managed to fight back for so long. Many end up under the impression that they don't have a choice. The medicalization of birth is causing many to free and distrust the birth process as well as the white coats. Things can and will change. If everyone speaks out, awareness is raised and more mothers will become empowered to take back ownership of their bodies and birth.
If you have had a traumatic birth experience, do seek help from a counsellor, a peer or a support group. It is very important that you do not walk this path towards healing on your own.
Best wishes to you mama.

By: Melissa Bugeja

Melissa Bugeja — Sun, 04 May 2014 19:42:24 +0000

You are not alone mama. Hugs to you. My birth was a lovely experience but I was still robbed of a lot due to not being able to trust anyone and having to be my own rock.