If I had the chance to give birth to my children again, I would do it under an oak tree. Not this one. But one similar to it. I would prefer a valley oak. I married my perfect mate under a valley oak. There would be a big canopy, with comfy furniture, a birth pool, twinkle lights, and celtic music. And at least two doulas and a midwife.
But if I turned chicken and still went to the hospital, I would take the twinkle lights, my own pillows, and the celtic music. Maybe even a potted tree or three. And the doulas.
What does your perfect birth look like? Look into homebirth, maybe it is affordable. There are definitely homebirth midwives available to those that live in Shasta, Tehama, and Butte counties (probably the adjacent counties as well). Dream big. Be creative, and bring your ideas into the hospital with you if homebirth is not your thing.
But if I turned chicken and still went to the hospital, I would take the twinkle lights, my own pillows, and the celtic music. Maybe even a potted tree or three. And the doulas.
What does your perfect birth look like? Look into homebirth, maybe it is affordable. There are definitely homebirth midwives available to those that live in Shasta, Tehama, and Butte counties (probably the adjacent counties as well). Dream big. Be creative, and bring your ideas into the hospital with you if homebirth is not your thing.