Home Birth Benefits

I never really considered home birth. I think that it is a great idea if you are comfortable with I, but I personally was not. My kids were both born by c section becasue they were both breech and my son had a very low lying placenta.

I wish I had home waterbirths for my 4, but my ob said no. My blood pressure was very high through all of my pregnancies so I guess my ob thought it was safer for my baby(s) and myself.

My mother gave birth for 9 and all were born at home. She took the help of old lady who was experienced in midwife job. I fully agree with the views expressed by you regarding physical, emotional, mental and spirutual. Especially in India, the family bondage is paramount and each one cling on to the family.

All fo my four childrne were born in a hospital. I feel it is safer in case something goes wrong suddenly.

I did not personally have a home birth, but I beleive if you are healthy, the baby is healthy, and you feel strongly about your choice of a home birth, good for you! They say that women are usually calmer and more relaxed, labors even go quicker because they are in their own environment and feel safe.

i think delivery under medical supervision is more important

one child was born in my native village to my ex-girlfriend whom i never got to get married with; i only could kiss and hug her when i was a teenager at the age of 13yrs,village near nagpur,.....we practised oral licking and kissing each other. she promised me that once she got married and got to have a childbirth at home she would email me so. i got her mail surprisingly when i had already nearly forgotten her; ...but this topic brought back sweeter and fond memories of her being near me even now..thanks ...it rejuvenated my heart with warmth.

i think you forgot to mention financial. lol. i think a lot of people give birth in the comfort of their own homes --- nothing wrong with that at all, although i think i'd feel a lot safer giving birth at a hospital.

Both of my children were born in hospital. I was glad of that. I think my first would have been ok if he was born at home but I'd had a few problems throughout the pregnancy so it was best for me to be in the hospital. With my second, he would more than likely not even be here if he'd have been born at home. He was born with the unbilical chord around his neck but this hadn't been noticed in scans or anything so no one was prepared for anything like that. I'm sure in cases where it is possible and absolutely certain that the risks are minimal then a home birth would be advantages but my personal opinion is that in a hospital, everything is right there as you need it but at home, you can prepare all you want but it doesn't guarantee a safe delivery.

That is interesting. I have none to share with you, but may I ask a question? What if there were to be a complication? Is a midwife qualified as a doctor in such a situation?

I have had 2 home births - one child is in an open adoption, the other I am raising at home - both beautiful people. If I have more children, I will use the same midwife. God Bless Midwifery!

I love the idea of homebirth and would do it if I had the support. I doubt I'd find the support from my family and being on a military base in a backwards town? I couldn't do it. Maybe someday. Hopefully.

in my point of view u can achieve a mental confidence .birth place is related to your attitude.your dream also related to it.your culture,way of talking etc.

I am a little jealous! I so wanted a homebirth, but am done having children and never got one! I am in Ontario, Canada, where midwives are covered by our Health Insurance. When I first became pregnant, I sought out a midwive and found a great one. I decided on a home birth, but after 24 hours of labour (!) we had to proceed to the local hospital (not rushed in an ambulance or anything) because the baby's descent was too slow (he was posterior, in fact) and required a version. So I had labour at home, but delivery in the hospital. My next pregnancy, I desperately wanted to have that home birth, but found out at 19 weeks that I was expecting twins! As such, I was considered high-risk (but really wasn't!) and had to give birth in the hospital. It was a semi-positive experience, but I would have much rather have been in the comfort of my home. Since our children were born only 19 months apart, we have decided that these 3 kids are enough for us. But based on my research and my partial home birth, I would GREATLY recommend a home birth to those who have the proper assistance.

I am very supportive of homebirth!! I think it can be the most wonderful and safest birthing option. My first birth was a very "hospital" birth. My second was a natural midwife assisted in the hospital birth. My third was a planned homebirth but I ended up going into labor at just 36 weeks and my midwive's cut off was 37 so again I had a natural hospital/midwive assisted birth. I am hopeing for number four and that will be a planned homebirth as well. I am soooo hopeing that any more will be homebirths. I feel so strongly that is the best thing. I am also wanting unassisted with a midwife in the house just in case but not around me LOL!

I choose to give birth in a hospital because I have a slight tolerance in pain and I know I would be more comfortable when I know that I'm in good hands. My mother-in-law gave birth at home with her 2nd child, it's because they live in the province/country and the hospital is so far from home, my husband said that she heard her mom scream and after her mom gave birth she remained in bedrest for 3 months.

We are committed to providing a safe and wonderful birth experience for you, your partner, and your baby. Creating an atmosphere of security and comfort allows you to labor and birth more effectively--with much less need for intervention--and facilitates profound sharing between family members at such a special time. A gentle, natural birth has a positive long-lasting effect on the bonding that occurs between a new baby and its mother and father. We offer birthing services in the warm environment of your home or at our birthing center.

I had two home births and both I felt had the same benefits as you listed ( physical, emotional, mental, and spirtual). I did lots of research and talked to many people before I made the decision. Now I am pregnant with twins and it doesn't seem like homebirth is going to be an open this time, because they are stubborn and want to stay breech. I'll certainly miss being in the comfort of my own home.