CHOOSING A HOMEBIRTH

Homebirth Experience birth in the safety, comfort and privacy of your own home with no unnecessary interventions.

Studies have repeatedly shown that homebirth for low-risk mothers with an experienced practitioner results in better outcomes for mother and baby.

Despite this, birth at home is not for everyone. It would not be appropriate for a woman who is considered a "high-risk" to have a homebirth. Homebirth is for those women/couples who are low risk, healthy, are willing to become educated, maintain a good diet, and communicate with their midwife in order to facilitate a healthy pregnancy and positive birth outcome. Homebirth is for those people who desire privacy, a family centered birth with attentive and loving care from their attendants.

55 Reasons to have a homebirth

What if your doctor advises you against homebirth?

This article covers a lot of the issues that come up regarding this issue.

Is homebirth safe?

I won’t redo what some others have done so well, please visit:

  • http://www.gentlebirth.org/ronnie/homesafe.html
  • http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/5510/studies.html
  • http://www.homebirth.org.uk/homebirthindex.htm
  • http://search.atomz.com/search/?sp-q=home+birth&sp-a=sp1001d891

    Articles and books regarding the safety of homebirth are available at Midwifery Today.