A member asked:

I'm having a homebirth, but cannot get hold of my midwife and have gone into active labour and am starting to feel the urge to push, what do i do?

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Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

Go to the hospital : If u can't get in touch with u midwife , go to the hospital.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/6/2016

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A member asked:

I'm having a homebirth, but cannot get hold of my midwife and have gone into active labour and am starting to feel the urge to push, what do i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

Dr Altman agreed

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