So what are the real advantages of a home birth, and is it a 'safe' option? Familiarity - Giving birth in familiar surroundings can raise your confidence during labour, make you feel more in control ...

If you've already decided on a homebirth for your baby then the chances are that you've done quite a lot of research into giving birth and what it may entail. Educating yourself about what you can ...

the appointments moved to our home, which was nice because getting in and out of a car was cumbersome at that point. Amelia encouraged us to invite people who would be at the birth to the last few ...

“Until now, we’ve had no evidence about home versus birth center outcomes. Our study is the first to provide evidence that these two birth settings are equally safe.” Bovbjerg and Melissa ...