What are the benefits of a home birth?
Birthing at home can be the most wonderful experience and offer lots of benefits, including:
Personalised care: When giving birth at home, the midwife or healthcare provider can offer individualised care and attention, as they are not attending to other patients simultaneously.
Comfort and familiar surroundings: Being in one's home environment can help reduce stress and promote comfort and relaxation during labour and birth.
Control over the birth experience: Birthing at home allows for more control over the birth experience, including who is present, the use of pain relief, and the overall atmosphere of the birth.
Reduced interventions: Home births are often associated with lower rates of medical interventions, such as cesarean sections, induction, and episiotomy.
If you want a birth pool you can have one, whereas in a hospital they cannot be guaranteed, especially if the maternity ward is in high demand.
Having tea & toast in your own bed 😊💕
It's important to note that home birth may not be suitable for everyone, and it is important to discuss the risks and benefits with a healthcare provider before making a decision. Additionally, in case of any unforeseen complications, it is essential to have a plan in place for a timely transfer to a hospital for further medical attention.
Resources for a home birth
https://www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/birthplace
https://www.chilledmama.co.uk/home-birth-info
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589537019301191
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25603762/ - high risk home birth
