Expectant mothers with any medical or pregnancy complications such as high blood pressure, excess amniotic fluid, multiple gestation or any other compromising condition should not consider home birth as an alternative to a standard hospital delivery. Safety of mother and baby are always the overriding concern when considering the option of delivering your baby at home. Childbirth is one of the most intense emotional, as well as physical experiences, for any couple. The sheer power and joy of birth can survive a negative experience but all too often something is lost if the experience was stressful and traumatic due to hospital procedures and medical staff. Many new parents report more satisfaction and fulfillment from a home birth rather than a traditional hospital delivery.
Home birth gives expectant parents important psychological advantages.
Many parents decide they just don't want to give birth in a hospital or medical environment. Some expectant mothers want the peace and sense of control that a home birth can provide. A home birth allows you to deliver in the comfort of your own home, in your own bed, where you can avoid unwanted medical intervention. Experts and new parents alike feel that home birth provides tremendous opportunities for bonding, because your baby is not whisked away for standard hospital procedures or to spend the night in the nursery. Expectant parents have complete control over the environment and who attends the birth, including other children, relatives, and friends.