Episode 163 - Is homebirth a good choice for you?
The evidence on the safety of homebirth is well-established. This episode presents some of the research about the physical outcomes that you can expect for yourself and your baby if you plan to give birth at home. This episode explores the research for women with uncomplicated pregnancies and the evidence on higher risk homebirth scenario's will be explored in future episodes. The information in this episode can help you determine if homebirth is a good choice for you.
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Show Notes
The evidence on the safety of homebirth is well-established. This episode presents some of the research about the physical outcomes that you can expect for yourself and your baby if you plan to give birth at home. This episode explores the research for women with uncomplicated pregnancies and the evidence on higher risk homebirth scenario's will be explored in future episodes. The information in this episode can help you determine if homebirth is a good choice for you.
We have more podcast episodes on the topic of homebirth if this topic is of interest to you:
- 150. Considering homebirth?
- 111. Is hospital birth dangerous for women?
- 81. How do homebirth midwives manage birth emergencies?
- 54. What do midwives do at a homebirth?
- 8. Giving birth at home
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