Help me have my baby’s birth, my way

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Me and my partner, Steffen, are expecting our first child in November (due date 14th).

Since I learned I was going to be a mother, I could only imagine having a home birth in the comfort of our home (a lovely self built solid-wall 6 meter yurt). But the year progressed and the current world situation for worse. That affected our possibilities to make money, as well as all the improvements we had to make to our quality of life here on the farm to prepare for a cosy winter with our baby.

So due to the inability to cover for the midwive's expenses, I find myself considering a hospital birth. This makes me really anxious for many reasons... to help you understand why, this is my alternative: a 45 min drive to the nearest hospital, where, following covid-rules, my partner will not be allowed to be by my side, and I will be forced to wear a mask during my entire labour.

This will be a sacred and very special moment in my life. I do not want to be in a hospital surrounded by strangers, handled like a patient, forced to wear a mask and pressured into lots of unnecessary procedures that make birth faster. I also want to be able to breath freely, and in a familiar setting and environment surrounded by my loved ones and midwives.

In Portugal, home birth is not supported in any way by the health care system or any medical insurance company.

If you cannot help financially, we will be grateful for your support in any way, wether in sharing or sending positive thoughts for the birth and the three of us ❤️.

If you can, any amount will be welcome and it will go completely towards all of our midwive's expenses. We have two qualified and experienced midwives who are available for our birth, pending confirmation of payment which we haven't been able to do so far.


Blessings and gratitude for reading until the end 🙏

Sara & Steffen

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Donors

  • Heidi Vilkman
  • Donated on Oct 05, 2020
  • Have a safe pregnancy and labour, hopefully the way you would like. x

€15.00
  • Debra May
  • Donated on Oct 05, 2020
  • Good luck on your birth plans

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  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Oct 03, 2020
  • Best for you both ❤️ Marina

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14 donors
  • Heidi Vilkman
  • Donated on Oct 05, 2020
  • Have a safe pregnancy and labour, hopefully the way you would like. x

€15.00
  • Debra May
  • Donated on Oct 05, 2020
  • Good luck on your birth plans

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  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Oct 03, 2020
  • Best for you both ❤️ Marina

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  • Greg Coye
  • Donated on Oct 03, 2020
€50.00
  • Fran Moulder
  • Donated on Oct 03, 2020
  • I wish you the most wonderful and natural birth <3

€20.00
  • Mara M
  • Donated on Oct 03, 2020
€15.00
  • Yan Clauzure
  • Donated on Oct 03, 2020
  • A donation to help you achieve your goal... From Yan, Cécile and Françoise (Yan's mum)

€100.00
  • Diana Andalúz
  • Donated on Oct 03, 2020
  • Olá Sara, Espero que o meu contributo ajude a que tenhas a experiência de parto que desejas e que é do teu direito. Muitas felicidades, e se precisares de alguma coisa diz! tenho muitas roupinhas de bebé que é sempre bom ir de uns para outros ;) Um grande beijinho com votos de muita felicidade, Diana

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  • Jazz Meyer
  • Donated on Oct 03, 2020
  • Love you Sara, may you have the birth you're dreaming of <3

€20.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Oct 03, 2020
  • ❤️

€100.00
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€605.00
raised of €1,500.00 goal
40% Funded
14 Donors

No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities