Comments on: Maria Bello "Can't Imagine" Giving Birth in a Hospital

By: KL

KL — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:00:05 +0000

Can you have a successful home birth? Of course. Should you? That’s a much different question. Fortunately for Ms. Bello, her home birth was successful. But so many things can go wrong during pregnancy. And without the support of trained medical professionals, the chances for an optimal outcome are greatly diminished.

By: Des

Des — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:02:13 +0000

Isnt she the one from Coyote Ugly (the bar owner?)

I had a hospital birth with an epidural first and a home waterbirth the second time. I think the home waterbirth was far easier on me. Sure it hurt more (I was totally numb with my first) but it was a different kind of pain. The first go I was induced, induction pain sucks. The regular kind of labor gives you breaks here and there. Its ow, ow, peak, break. I think its a mind thing. If you feel powerful are are powerful. With homebirth too, there is no induction so I think by the time you are in labor, your body is fully ready to give birth. Plus no episiotomy, no stitches, no IV......recovery was a million times easier after my homebirth.

By: paula

paula — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:29:55 +0000

I also interpreted her remark about hospitals being sterile to mean that they are not cozy and comfortable like home. I was lucky to give birth in a major teaching and research hospital that has a very comfortable maternity center. The decor was soothing and not at all hospital-like. There was a jacuzzi tub in our room, birthing balls, etc. and the hospital has midwives on staff so if you choose to work with a midwife it is not a problem. The best of both worlds!

By: legemc

legemc — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:41:18 +0000

Now that she's engaged I wonder if she is thinking about having more kids?

By: Sally

Sally — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:57:39 +0000

She gave birth in her BED? Ewww! I hope she had plastic sheets...

By: Lilybett

Lilybett — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:30:59 +0000

I like her comment about being able to do anything for 24 hours. That's a nice little mind trick.

By: Jess

Jess — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:38:07 +0000

I totally get what she means. I had a hospital birth, full of bad doctors & pushy nurses. Everyone around me was induction happy as soon as I hit 37 weeks for no medical reason. I don't have a single good memory of the hospital expierence. I refuse to put myself through that again, so while I'm too chicken to have the baby at home, I do plan on using a birth center in another town. It means going about 45 minutes each way just for prenatal appointment so I can use the same people, but after my other expiernce it's totally worth it to me.

By: carie

carie — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:38:01 +0000

geez! I can't believe Maria Bello said women who give birth in hospitals are terrible people!

Oh, wait. She didn't. She just stated her personal preference.

By: Hea

Hea — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:03:28 +0000

Julie - By sterile she probably means that the environment is without a comfy feeling and hospitals are usually lifeless and spartan.

By: frenchlas

frenchlas — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:35:41 +0000

I think it's wonderful when it all goes well and within the realm of your plans, but it's not like a hospital birth is doomed to be a horrific experience. I am thankful for the 3 c-sections that saved the lives of myself and my children due to severe bleeding and had wonderful, caring nurses, delicious room service meals and respect for all my personal wishes.