Over the years, most pregnant mothers rushed to the hospital when they go to work preparing to give birth. But there are a growing number of families in developed and developing countries, who choose to give birth in non-clinical environments using what is described as natural or homebirths delivery methods.
One reason for selecting a homebirth is the privacy and security of staying in your own home. Many women use a midwife at home during pregnancy, and to develop a very trusting relationship with their care takers. The relationship allows the mother-to-be to feel safe at home, which often makes it a more attractive homebirth.
Many women also prefer the process of natural childbirth, which minimizes the need for anesthesia, surgery, or other technical medical interventions before, during or after childbirth. Most women are not opposed to an emergency medical intervention when needed, but many mothers prefer to make the intervention a last resort option.
Insception Lifebank received comments from a number of followers on Facebook in terms of whether they would consider a home birth over a hospital birth. Most responses reflect the nature of homebirths division, while indicating that many people are looking for more information on natural childbirth option:
"I would like, with my midwife, I choose where I give birth. Although I must say, perhaps midwives may be under-used, but it sure is really hard to get in one . There are tonnes of waiting lists There are simply not enough midwives to everyone ".. -. Ashley Baron
"I would never consider having my next child at home. I find that while my delivery was routine, I felt really disgusting all the time. He was a few uncomfortable hours that I prefer to keep to the hospital and not in my sanctuary of home. Also, if a complication occurs? I prefer to be near doctors who can act quickly if needed. "- Fatima Do Rosario Rodrigues
" I had all 3 of my children in a hospital, but have always wondered if I would have done at home all my deliveries were fairly routine uncomplicated. so I wonder if it was necessary to be in a hospital I think if I were to do it again, do I look in the home. "-. Amanda Sullivan
" No. That said, there are not enough of Ontario Midwives for the number of women seeking their services. I discovered I was pregnant about 6 weeks with my first and so I had no chance for a midwife birth attended. I found myself with an OB and a c-section that probably could have been avoided. My second was with a midwife in a hospital (spontaneous / natural birth). Future children will also be provided by midwives (as long as I can get and I do not have issues pop up that require an OB). "- Marianne Rozak
" Personally, I prefer the hospital, but again it was not and did not give me birth. As a parent my only concern having the baby at home is where a problem arises and Dr needed ASAP. "- Cliff Ritter
Would you consider a home birth, or is hospital the only place for you and your baby? Let us know your thoughts on Facebook and Twitter.