Hi,
I'm in a similar boat. I'm in Ankara and would like to have a midwife-assisted
homebirth, but this would be my first child (actually, I'm still trying to
conceive). My experience with doctors in Turkey has unfortunately never been
pleasant, and for such a monumental experience such as giving birth, I'd rather
do it without the stress of someone's poor bedside manner. I read on a another
webpage that midwife-assisted homebirths were illegal in places that have access
to hospitals. Does anyone know if this is indeed the case? I hope it is not; I
would be devastated. Also, does anyone have any information on how to get a
birth certificate in Turkey if you birth at home?

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> I am currently in Izmir and would like to have a homebirth for my
> fourth delivery. Found you guys via Midwifery Today forums. Any help
> would be greatly appreciated. I think what you are doing is very
> important. Seems as though Turkey is 30 years behind medically in the
> birth scene. Thanks
> Katie
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