· Are you an expectant parent who would like to find out more about the option of having your baby at home?

· Thinking about home birth next time round?

· Are you a parent whose baby was born at home, or who planned a home birth, and would like to share your experience with others?

This group meets once a month in group members’ homes and welcomes women and couples who want to find out more about or are planning a home birth, and those who have planned a home birth. The meetings are very informal and there is plenty of opportunity to ask questions. Any aspect of home birth can be discussed. The aim of these meetings is to share information about home birth and provide support.

Thursday 24th May 2012 at 1.00pm at Kate's House, Overton 
Thursday 21st June 2012 at 7.30pm at Jackie's House, Old Basing 
Thursday 19th July 2012 at 1.00pm at Denise's House, Lychpit 

Confused about the findings of the Birth Place Cohort Study?

Much of the media has been quick to label Home Birth as risky following the publication of this study, here are a few websites to help you understand the study's findings:

NHS Choices 
www.maternallink.com 
hackneydoula.co.uk   
Full details of the research paper from the BMJ