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In the US Having a homebirth is a profound life choice to make. If we lived in Norway, the Netherlands, the UK, New Zealand, Canada, and many other countries that have successful childbearing statistics, homebirth would be a normal, healthy choice for low risk women. Unfortunately most people in the US considers homebirth a non mainstream choice. Fortunately the tide is turning and homebirth is becoming more mainstream thanks to some great publicity from documentaries and other media.
Here are some great studies, research and professional accounts on the safety and beauty of homebirth:
Recent New York TImes Article on homebirth and its rising popularity.
Recent British Medical Journal review based on a study of North American midwives concludes that not only is homebirth as safe as hospital birth, but for many low-risk women, homebirth is a safer option!
Should I have my first baby at home?
An insightful, honest look at some of the reasons why women are told that they have to (or should) birth in the hospital, and the evidence behind these statements. Thought provoking views on first-time mothers and the type of prenatal, birth and postpartum care best serves them.
Homebirth 101: Is Homebirth Safe? - Henci Goer
"Homebirth studies have not only failed to show more than the expected number of stillbirths and newborn deaths, but they have not found excesses of other, more common adverse outcomes, such as low Apgar scores, the need for resuscitation, or admission to newborn intensive care units."
Great article from medical researcher Henci Goer refuting a popular ACOG "study" about homebirth
"It behooves us to examine this study with a critical eye. When we do so, it reveals itself to be, at best, a piece of work done by obstetricians who have an axe to grind. At worst, its many omissions and misstatements may have been intentional."
Citizens for Midwifery - this is a page of resources for homebirth. The website has many faq sheets and articles on homebirth and the midwifery model of care.
Birth Center or Homebirth- A midwife in Oregon put together this great chart on birth centers vs. homebirth
Here are some great studies, research and professional accounts on the safety and beauty of homebirth:
Recent New York TImes Article on homebirth and its rising popularity.
Recent British Medical Journal review based on a study of North American midwives concludes that not only is homebirth as safe as hospital birth, but for many low-risk women, homebirth is a safer option!
Should I have my first baby at home?
An insightful, honest look at some of the reasons why women are told that they have to (or should) birth in the hospital, and the evidence behind these statements. Thought provoking views on first-time mothers and the type of prenatal, birth and postpartum care best serves them.
Homebirth 101: Is Homebirth Safe? - Henci Goer
"Homebirth studies have not only failed to show more than the expected number of stillbirths and newborn deaths, but they have not found excesses of other, more common adverse outcomes, such as low Apgar scores, the need for resuscitation, or admission to newborn intensive care units."
Great article from medical researcher Henci Goer refuting a popular ACOG "study" about homebirth
"It behooves us to examine this study with a critical eye. When we do so, it reveals itself to be, at best, a piece of work done by obstetricians who have an axe to grind. At worst, its many omissions and misstatements may have been intentional."
Citizens for Midwifery - this is a page of resources for homebirth. The website has many faq sheets and articles on homebirth and the midwifery model of care.
Birth Center or Homebirth- A midwife in Oregon put together this great chart on birth centers vs. homebirth