Homebirth - Your Birth, Your Baby!
"A home birth is a beautiful thing. It's so intense, yet so peaceful."
It's so awe-inspiring, yet so energizing.
Homebirth allows your baby to come into the world surrounded by those you want there - in peace, in reverence, in joy, in laughter, with tears of elation - however you want.
It gives control of your baby's birth back to you. You feel a sense of euphoria that can hardly be matched. Your birth experience is just that - yours.
Home birth is safe. Study after study has proven that homebirth is just as safe as and possibly safer than a hospital birth for low-risk women.
So why else would you choose a homebirth? Homebirth gives you control over your birth - as you naturally should have it. There are so many ways why a home birth is an excellent choice.
Homebirth is a gentle choice for you and your baby. Your body and your baby are treated with the utmost care. There is very little focus on a clock and there is no focus on harsh instruments to hurry your baby along. Your body is supported gently, and your baby is born gently.
Making Preparations
You may find resistance to your choice to homebirth at first, but talking to your partner can help all involved see the benefits to you, your baby, and your family.
Finding a supportive care provider is crucial. NBBC's pregnancy pages detail what you can expect from different providers. For a homebirth you will most likely find yourself using a midwife.
Read the pregnancy pages to learn about excellent self-care having an excellent pregnancy diet. Sound nutrition is the cornerstone of your healthy pregnancy. It will help you stay happy and vibrant, and help you to have a strong, healthy baby.
If you are planning unassisted prenatal care and an unassisted childbirth, you excellent self care is totally up to you.
Prepare for your homebirth or unassisted birth in the best way possible. The Pink Kit will give you the confidence and skills you need to have a great labor and birth. It is my top choice for childbirth education.
You should also take the time to read all that you can about natural birth. Check out good pregnancy books and read good magazines.
Start by signing up for Tiger Lily, which will deliver sound information on pregnancy and birth right to your inbox.
You may also want to look into a magazine such as Mothering to continue to learn all you can about natural, healthy birth (and natural family living).
As your due date approaches you will begin to prepare your home and gather all the birth supplies that you need. Consider preparing food for the freezer and snacks to have on hand during labor. You may also want to have Laborade on hand to give you quick energy during your labor and birth.
You'll need to make arrangements for older children and be sure everyone you have invited to the birth knows what is expected of them. Once you have everything together, it's countdown until the big day.
It can be hard work, but when your baby unfolds in your arms and peeks around into his or her very own home your joy will be unmatched. You'll have your precious child in your arms, you and your little one will be fully awake and aware, and you'll both be ready for the amazing days ahead.
Be sure to enjoy the home birth stories moms have shared on NBBC!
