Homebirth

Hearing about homebirth was a revelation to me. I thought "well, of course you have to go somewhere to have your baby!". But why? Why do we feel that we have to go somewhere to give birth? Safety is the usual answer. However, the British Medical Journal published a study of American homebirth midwives which concluded "Planned home birth for low risk women in North America using certified professional midwives was associated with lower rates of medical intervention but similar intrapartum and neonatal mortality to that of low risk hospital births in the United States. "

Homebirth midwives are experts in normal, natural birth. A healthy woman should expect to experience just that...normal and natural.

It is my sincere feeling that if more low risk, healthy mothers had their babies at home, then the women who really need to birth in the hospital can receive the quality and quantity of care that they deserve.

In addition, homebirth midwives offer a more personalized standard of care, termed the Midwifery Model of Care. Your midwife spends a great deal of time getting to really know you, and developing a special relationship. When you're in labor, your midwife can support you in a meaninful way because of the bond you have fostered over the previous months.

Having your baby at home means that you can move around freely, eat and drink when you choose, and snuggle up in your own bed with your baby only moments after birth. Your care providers come to you, and offer a service catered to your family's individual needs.

Your midwife brings emergency supplies to your birth, and is well trained to recognize and react to emergency situations. The reality, however, is that these emergencies are rare with low risk, well nourished women.

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