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BIRTH METHODS

THERE ARE VARIOUS BIRTH METHODS. USE THE GUIDE TO UNDERSTAND EACH METHOD AND TO HELP YOU CHOOSE THE RIGHT ONE

HOME BIRTH

ADVANTAGES

Being in your own home
Shouldn’t have to travel to hospital
Not being separated from your partner after the birth
Increased chance of your preferred midwife

CONSIDERATIONS

Not safe for high risk pregnancies
Hospital transfer in the event of an emergency
Epidurals are not available

DISADVANTAGES

Having to clean, birth can be very messy
If issues occur, travel to hospital increases risk

MIDWIFERY UNIT/BIRTH CENTER

ADVANTAGES

Most units are within hospitals
Shorter stay after birth
More comfortable than hospitals (large bed, birthing pool, ect.)
More freedom and privacy

CONSIDERATIONS

Not as safe for high risk pregnancies
Hospital transfer in the event of an emergency
Epidurals are not available
Public or private center

DISADVANTAGES

Lack of centers
Possible transfer to hospital
Partner cannot stay overnight
Not usually equipped for high risk pregnancies

HOSPITALS

ADVANTAGES

Direct access to professionals
Epidurals and other pain relief
Special care units if needed
Safest option in case of emergencies

CONSIDERATIONS

No confirmation of who will deliver your baby
Medical intervention if labour is taking too long
Safest option for high risk pregnancies

DISADVANTAGES

Long stay after birth
Hospital environment is impersonal
Lack of privacy
Partner cannot stay overnight

HOSPITAL IS RECOMMENDED IF:

You have high blood pressure
You require specific pain medications
Labor isn’t progressing
You have vaginal bleeding that isn’t related to bloody show
Your baby is not positioned correctly
Your baby is showing signs of distress before delivery
Baby’s poo is found in your amniotic fluid
You face complications like placental abruption or umbilical cord prolapse
Your baby shows signs of a medical condition or difficulty breathing
The placenta isn’t delivered properly or within 60 minutes of birth

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