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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, your GP or with an independent midwife.
What do I need for a home birth?
Here we provide information on how to prepare for a home birth including items you may need during and after labour.
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
This article discusses how to help your partner feel confident about a home birth if they have uncertainties or concerns about it.
Is a home birth safe?
There is often an assumption that home births are not as safe as hospital births when in fact they can be, for women having a straightforward birth. Read more about the facts here.
Managing pain during a home birth
Midwives have a range of pain relief options available for home births. Read about 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 older children involved and ready for a new addition to the family is important, as well as deciding on the practicalities of having them around during a home birth.