The birth of a child is one of the most important and significant events in the life of a family. And, of course, every mother wants this day to be special and memorable for life. In recent years, more and more women and couples are choosing home birth without the use of medications to make childbirth as natural and comfortable as possible for themselves and their baby.
One of the main advantages of home birth is that the woman becomes a full participant in the process, and not a patient and an object of obstetric care. A pregnant woman is completely free in her actions and makes all decisions related to childbirth herself. She can choose a position that is comfortable for herself, engage in special practices of breathing, movement, singing, massage and other methods of psychophysiological support.
However, before you decide to have a home birth, you need to carefully prepare and choose an experienced and professional obstetrician. It is important to make sure that he not only has the knowledge and skills necessary to properly deliver the baby, but is also able to assist in the event of various complications, including bleeding or the need for resuscitation measures in newborns.
Home midwives often use psychophysiological methods instead of medication to support a woman's self-confidence and help her experience childbirth as a deeply intimate family event. However, it is important to understand that home birth is not always the right choice for everyone. Medical data, examination results of the woman and child, as well as possible risk factors are taken into account.
If you decide to give birth at home, choose an obstetrician who is experienced in home births and make sure they have all the necessary knowledge and skills. In any case, do everything possible to make childbirth an unforgettable and joyful event for you and your family.