different type of baby delivery

Is the centre still active?Last birth announcement was in 2009 so I was wondering.

Do they provide accomodation?

 

Water birth:shock:
It's really a different new info to me, i never heard about it.

 

Hey just came back to add - I had an incredible water-birthing experience at the goa birthing-centre.
For those of you who are considering it, it's honestly amazing - and you won't feel the need for pain-killers.

 

Sounds amazing Could you please tell me how long your labour was? I heard it ranges anywhere from 5 hours to 48 hours and I am very scared thinking about a long labour. Does she use Aromatherapy, Reflexology etc.?

 

I'm not sure how to calculate my labour time...!
I started getting pains on Oct 30, in the evening, mild ones - and I could sleep through them - so nothing big. This continued for two days. On Nov 1st, they started slowly building in intensity. I went to the birthing centre around 8 in the evening. They slowly built up, and around 1:30AM got into The bath tub, and my little girl was born at 6:07 AM.

But honestly, didn't feel the time at all!

Also, I think long labours are safer and more manageable - it gives you time to regroup, calm yourself, as they build slowly. You just need to make sure you're hydrated, so that you don't tire. I actually find short labours more intense as they suddenly build up and may overwhelm you with their pace and intensity.

And yes, Corinna (the mid-wife) specialises in a whole range of natural treatments - accupuncture, massages, aromatherapy, homeopathy etc.
I honestly only needed the warm waters, and her breathing techniques were wonderful.

I found that the concept of "pain" and "managing" it was more of a mind thing than something that requires external relief. And she did a grand job in making me confident, and strong.

Hope that helped!

(Have written my birth-story, hope it gives you more insight)

Good luck!

 

Thank you Mynta, thats so kind of you to explain everything in detail Will read your birth story now

If you don't mind me asking about the cost could you please tell me what would be the total cost including accomodation? Did you go 1 month in advance?

Congratulations and God Bless you and your little girl

 

We shifted to Goa in June and have been living here since then.
But most people come here in their 7th or 8th month - and find accommodation - Corinna usually helps you with that.
As for the cost, I don't think it's right for me to talk about it - if you email her or call her, she'll be happy to discuss things with you.

I can only say I was expecting it to cost loads more than it did, and wasn't sure I'd afford it - but was pleasantly surprised and she supports me till date - I still go to her for baby check-ups.

And thank you for your wishes and blessings!

 

I completely understand Mynt Thank you so much, after reading your birth story I am getting excited now

Take Care

 

Am so glad
Giving birth is something exciting and amazing to look forward to.

Good luck with everything!

 

Thank you so much Mynt