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...
View ArticleHome 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleWhy 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...
View ArticleHome 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...
View ArticleBirth 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...
View ArticleChildren 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...
View ArticleChoosing 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...
View ArticlePlanning a homebirth – things to consider
We have shared with you the main points that you and your partner may want to consider, to help in your preparations for your homebirth. If there is anything which is unclear or you would like more...
View ArticleLife as a homebirth midwife
Amber the babyworld midwife, shares how working as a homebirth midwife is incredibly varied and can be challenging at times, but she admits,”I absolutely love it!” Firstly, a bit about Amber I’m Amber,...
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