How To Find A Midwife For A Home Birth. I have two children, oliana and silas. If you are experiencing a healthy, low risk pregnancy, birth is generally very safe for both you and your baby regardless of care provider (midwife or doctor) and setting (home, birth centre or hospital).
If you are looking for a local midwife you can try the below options. You can get a good sense of the midwifery practice by what they’ve got on their website and what they lead with. Current research shows that a planned home birth is a safe choice for women with a normal risk pregnancy and is less likely to result in unnecessary medical intervention.
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Many factors must be considered for each individual case. If you choose to birth at home, your midwife will be with you throughout your labour. The five steps outlined above are the essential steps towards finding your perfect midwife. Shani has been a part of the birth & parenting community for the past 6 years.
