The evidence on the safety of homebirth is well-established. This episode presents some of the research about the physical outcomes that you can expect for yourself and your baby if you plan to give birth at home. This episode explores the research for women with uncomplicated pregnancies and the evidence on higher risk homebirth scenario's will be explored in future episodes. The information in this episode can help you determine if homebirth is a good choice for you.
We more podcast episodes on the topic of homebirth if this topic is of interest to you:
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81. How do homebirth midwives manage birth emergencies?
54. What do midwives do at a homebirth?
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The information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with its application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional.
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The below transcript was created with AI and may contain errors.
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