Why Choose a Homebirth?

Familiar, relaxed environment.
Labor often progresses most smoothly when the laboring woman feels relaxed, safe and fully supported. Many women feel most comfortable and relaxed at home and will birth best in that setting. Women who birth at home need not worry about leaving for the hospital or birth center too early or too late. Just relax. We will come to you.

Safety.
Not a single research study has indicated that the hospital is safer than the home for healthy women with good prenatal care and a trained birth attendant (midwife or doctor). Research does show, however, that women who plan hospital births are much more likely to receive cesarean sections, forceps deliveries and episiotomies.

Respect.
When we attend your birth we will be guests in your home. While you can count on me to give you my frank professional assessment, I will respect your opinions and preferences, as well. I realize that homebirth is for families that want to take an active role in making informed decisions that affect the birth and well-being of their child.

Family-Centered Care.
You are free to invite the people you want to be with you during your birth. I do not limit the number or ages of those present. Unlike many institutional births, we will place your baby on your breast immediately after birth and your baby will never be taken from you. I do not believe in separating newborns from their parents during these first magical hours.