Midwives at Bman 2011

Toofunny · Post by **Toofunny** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 1:27 pm

Hello everyone, I've been going to burning man for 9 years so I'm def familiar with the climate etc. I will be 8 months pregnant this year at the burn. Even tho I shouldn't be going into labor I was hoping to connect with a few midwives who will be on the playa, just in case. Thanks!

Post by **Savannah** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 2:02 pm

Since you've been going 9 years, you've probably seen this on the main site even if you've never needed it 'til now:

Pregnant on the Playa
http://www.burningman.com/preparation/e ... gnant.html

I know you're looking to hear specifically from midwives, but know also that you can consult the Medical staff at the 3 o' Clock & 9 o' Clock plazas, and near Center Camp (last year it was at about 5:15 & Esplanade and was lit up with a large red cross). If midway between a plaza and Center Camp and you experience an emergency, Center Camp is more direct for being medically evacuated, if it comes to that, but there is also transport between the medical outposts and Center Camp emergency services.

Overall Health & Safety Page
http://www.burningman.com/preparation/e ... afety.html

Post by **Elderberry** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 2:11 pm

I think I'd also consider buying that helicopter medivac insurance, just in case!

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 2:50 pm

That would be quite a rite of passsage.

MyDearFriend · Post by **MyDearFriend** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 7:29 pm

Drink twice as much fluid as you think you need, as dehydration can trigger premature labor. Bring a copy of your prenatal care record with you (from your regular midwife or obstetrician) as well as your insurance card and photo ID, and keep them with you at all times.

And please make sure your tetanus shot is up to date.

Dr. Pyro · Post by **Dr. Pyro** » Sat Apr 30, 2011 8:10 am

Or you could spring for another ticket and bring your midwife with you. Problem solved. Radical self-reliance and all that.

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Sat Apr 30, 2011 8:17 am

*waiting for Doc to offer 9 month prenatal exams in his "back office" in his RV*

graidawg · Post by **graidawg** » Sat Apr 30, 2011 2:00 pm

what a great thing to be able to say as you get older though "i was born at burning man"

lifelong burner for real

Dr. Pyro · Post by **Dr. Pyro** » Sat Apr 30, 2011 4:18 pm

I can only imagine how many people a decade from now will be saying, "I was conceived at Burning Man." Or I suppose even today. Let's see, this will be my 13th year...oh oh.

Toofunny · Post by **Toofunny** » Sat Apr 30, 2011 4:36 pm

Thanks for the tips. I knew them already, but thank you. I am sure i will be fine and I have a friend with a plane out there. I am just peeking for midwife goddesses just in case. I am low risk.

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Sat Apr 30, 2011 5:13 pm

jkisha wrote:I think I'd also consider buying that helicopter medivac insurance, just in case!

now were even! that was my first thought

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Sat Apr 30, 2011 5:27 pm

You might try contacting Emergency Services Department and checking in with them. They probably have midwives, along with the other flavors of medic. Med tents will be at 3 o'clock plaza, 9 o'clock plaza and of course on the inner circle. You can contact them before hand at 911 at burningman dot com. It's better to contact them now, rather than in August when they are doing the final push to the playa and are crazy busy.

pinemom · Post by **pinemom** » Sun May 01, 2011 8:15 am

...Not to mention is this her first birth? I wouldnt recommend a first child on playa, as you never know what kind of issues you might come upon during delivery.

The risks outweigh the need to be there I would think.
And I really love being there.

Bin Noddin · Post by **Bin Noddin** » Sun May 01, 2011 10:19 am

Dr. Pyro wrote:I can only imagine how many people a decade from now will be saying, "I was conceived at Burning Man." Or I suppose even today. Let's see, this will be my 13th year...oh oh.

So there'll be a bar mitzvah at the meet and greet - mazel tov, Doc!