About Homebirth
Why Homebirth?
SAFETY
• Numerous well designed studies have shown that homebirth, with trained
midwives has safer outcomes for healthy low risk women than hospital birth
• Birth without drugs is safer for mother and baby
COMFORT
• Mothers can labor where and how they choose
• Upright positions make labor and delivery less painful and more effective
• Nourishment during labor helps the body work more efficiently
EMOTIONAL
• Physical and emotional closeness with husband/support person and children
• Less disruption of family and daily life
• Family bonding is enhanced
Why Midwives?
A UNIQUE VIEW OF CHILDBIRTH
• A midwife views childbirth as a normal physiologic process. She is the
guardian of normal pregnancy and childbirth and understands that meeting a
woman’s physical and emotional needs eases the transition into parenthood.
PREVENTION
• The care given by a midwife effectively prevents many problems caused by
inadequate nutrition, unnecessary drug use, medical intervention, emotional
problems, isolation and lack of knowledge.
CONTINUITY OF CARE
• A midwife is a consistent caregiver during the childbearing year, spending
many hours with her clients.
SUPPORT AND EMPATHY
• A midwife is a source of support and encouragement to the laboring
woman, partner and family. She carefully observes and assists her clients,
reinforcing their abilities and using many different techniques to ease discomforts.
CHOICE OF BIRTH PLACE
• Midwives practice in a variety of birthing environments such as private
homes, birth centers and hospitals. Midwives Support the right of parents to
choose where and with whom they will give birth.
SAFETY
• Midwives worldwide have an excellent record of safety. In the industrialized
countries of western Europe midwives deliver over 70% of babies and have lower
rates of infant and maternal mortality, lower cesarean rates and lower health care
costs.
What about cost?
Homebirth Services provides complete maternity care for less than half of the cost
of a normal hospital delivery. Your initial consultation is free of charge. Most
insurance companies reimburse for care with Licensed Midwives.
SAFETY
• Numerous well designed studies have shown that homebirth, with trained
midwives has safer outcomes for healthy low risk women than hospital birth
• Birth without drugs is safer for mother and baby
COMFORT
• Mothers can labor where and how they choose
• Upright positions make labor and delivery less painful and more effective
• Nourishment during labor helps the body work more efficiently
EMOTIONAL
• Physical and emotional closeness with husband/support person and children
• Less disruption of family and daily life
• Family bonding is enhanced
Why Midwives?
A UNIQUE VIEW OF CHILDBIRTH
• A midwife views childbirth as a normal physiologic process. She is the
guardian of normal pregnancy and childbirth and understands that meeting a
woman’s physical and emotional needs eases the transition into parenthood.
PREVENTION
• The care given by a midwife effectively prevents many problems caused by
inadequate nutrition, unnecessary drug use, medical intervention, emotional
problems, isolation and lack of knowledge.
CONTINUITY OF CARE
• A midwife is a consistent caregiver during the childbearing year, spending
many hours with her clients.
SUPPORT AND EMPATHY
• A midwife is a source of support and encouragement to the laboring
woman, partner and family. She carefully observes and assists her clients,
reinforcing their abilities and using many different techniques to ease discomforts.
CHOICE OF BIRTH PLACE
• Midwives practice in a variety of birthing environments such as private
homes, birth centers and hospitals. Midwives Support the right of parents to
choose where and with whom they will give birth.
SAFETY
• Midwives worldwide have an excellent record of safety. In the industrialized
countries of western Europe midwives deliver over 70% of babies and have lower
rates of infant and maternal mortality, lower cesarean rates and lower health care
costs.
What about cost?
Homebirth Services provides complete maternity care for less than half of the cost
of a normal hospital delivery. Your initial consultation is free of charge. Most
insurance companies reimburse for care with Licensed Midwives.
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