Not all women feel comfortable giving birth in a hospital, but may not know of any safe options.  For some women, the idea of giving birth at home, where her baby was conceived, and where she is most comfortable, has a strong appeal.  But what if something goes wrong?

This class begins with a discussion of the facts about homebirth.  We will present a statistical comparison between home and hospital birth so you can decide for yourself which is safer for you.  You'll learn what midwives typically bring to a homebirth, and how emergencies are typically handled.  There will also be a discussion of the emotional benefits to giving birth in your own home, and you'll get to hear from our instructors about their personal experiences with hospital birth and homebirth.  We will finish with a question and answer session.

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