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Home Births Women who want to experience the most natural child birth as possible usually choose a home birth. Home births have become a more popular choice because we as a whole have learned so much about child birth over the years. Most home births are performed in conjunction with a midwife. Midwives are specially trained individuals that are certified in prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum services. You can find out more about midwives by going HERE. Home births are without a doubt more economical than a child birth at a hospital. Home births cost approximately 55-65% less than a traditional in-hospital delivery. Reasons you may want to have your child birth at home:
Reasons NOT to have your child birth at home:
Your home birth experience will be with midwife. Midwives are professionals that are qualified to care for you during your delivery. Midwives will bring a fetoscope, an IV, oxygen, and medications as well as any other medical necessities that are required during your delivery. What if a hospital is needed? Statistically speaking, most cases of home delivery never require a transfer to the hospital. Especially for mothers that have a previous child birth. A hospital transfer might be necessary if you experience any complications such as a extremely high blood pressure or a premature rupture of any membranes. If the baby is experiencing a problem or is under distress, it may also be necessary to be transfered to a hospital as quickly as possible. For additional information about Home Births, please visit the American Pregnancy Association.
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