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FAQs on home birth
Here we answer some common questions about home birth to help you make an informed decision.
How do I arrange a home birth?
This article looks at how to arrange a home birth through NHS midwives or doctors, directly, or with an independent midwife.
What do I need for a home birth?
Information on how to prepare for a home birth including things you may need during and after a home birth.
Who will care for me at a home birth?
Midwives usually provide all care for women who plan a home birth but we look at all your options for support here.
My partner is unsure about home birth
Your partner might not feel confident about a home birth so here is some useful information to help them understand this type of birth.
Is a home birth safe?
There is often an assumption that home births are not as safe as hospital births when in fact they are. Read more about the facts on home births here.
Managing pain during a home birth
Midwives have a range of pain relief options available for home births. Take a look at your options here.
Dealing with complications at a home birth
Here we look at how complications are dealt with at a home birth if they occur and what care you can expect.
Care of older children at a home birth
Getting your other children involved in understanding and being ready for a new addition to the family is important, as well as deciding on the practicalities of the birth itself.