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Choosing where to have your baby
The general assumption is that all pregnant women, especially those that are pregnant for the first time, will have their baby in hospital. Most women have a range of choices though depending on what’s available in their area. The choice for most women is between giving birth at home, in a midwife-led birth centre, or in hospital. For…
Children and home birth
When childbirth at home was commonplace, what to do with the older siblings wasn’t considered the ‘problem’ it can be thought of these days. So will your older children be present at their baby sibling’s birth or not? Read on to find out what you should consider and what other mums think. Prepare and communicate World renowned…
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Birth plan: Louise’s birth plan
Louise’s birth plan I would like my husband, Joe, to be with me throughout the labour. I’d like the labour to be as drug-free as possible- using homeopathy, hot baths, gas and air, breathing techniques and my tens machine to get me through it. I’d like to stay as mobile as possible and would appreciate…
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Home birth: your rights
Even though you have decided on a home birth, you may find that family, friends and some medical staff are against the idea so it’s worth knowing just what your rights are, how to convince others that you actually really do know what you want and, if all else fails, what options you’re left with…
Why women choose a home birth
There are many different reasons why women choose to have their babies at home: You are in your own environment where you can feel more relaxed, more in control and less inhibited. You may have more room to move around, and try different positions A home birth can mean a different approach to birth, where it…
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How to arrange a home birth
Once your GP knows you are pregnant he or she will then arrange a booking appointment. This usually takes place around 12 weeks but may vary around the country.You’re most likely to see your Community midwife at your booking in appointment and she is the person who would normally attend a home birth, so this is the perfect opportunity…
Home Birth Plan
You may know exactly how you want your birth experience to be but that doesn’t mean your midwife or birthing partner will automatically know as well. Your home birth plan can be as detailed or as minimal as you want and still ensure that your wishes will be known and followed as best as possible. The following are examples…
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Unplanned homebirth or ‘precipitous birth’
Unplanned homebirth or ‘precipitous birth’ is a labour and birth that happens so quickly that there is usually not enough time to get to hospital or for your midwife to be present. No one knows for sure exactly why fast labours happen. Precipitous birth is not called “emergency birth” because it rarely is, despite being…
Home birth list
Here are some things you may wish to have ready for your labour and home birth: Your birth plan – if you’ve written one, have a copy ready to give to your midwife, even if there’s already one with your notes Hot water bottle/wheat bag to put on your back or front in labour or…
Home birth: is my home suitable
Very few homes are genuinely unsuitable for home births. After all, women all around the globe have given birth in much more awkward places than a high rise apartment, for example. However, it is worth thinking about possible problems if only to have a back-up plan if things go wrong. Some ideas include; Warmth. Is your home warm…
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