QUESTION :

1. What is home birth?.

2. Mention 4 benefit of homebirth, explain !.
3. In what situation home birth can be done ?.
ANSWER :
1. Home birth is an act of giving birth in one's own home. Prior to the advancement
of modern medicine, the home or place where the mother lived, rather than the
hospital or the birth center, was the typical type of birthplace. Home births are
attended by midwives or public attendees with the experience of managing a home
birth.
2. 4 Benefit of homebirth:
 Familiarity and freedom : Giving birth in a familiar environment can increase
your confidence during labor, make you feel more in control (if all goes well)
and you don't feel trapped. You can manage your environment in the way
that you think is most convenient and personal. Some women prefer to give
birth in water or are helped by the use of aromatherapy and candles
 Low intervention : Home birthing can prevent the risk of birth interventions,
from rupture of premature amniotic fluid, fetal monitoring through electronic
equipment, medication, or episiotomy. This is important because after one
intervention has begun, another medical intervention will likely be needed.
Home birthing allows you to have a higher chance of normal labor.
 Home birth allows you to be surrounded by those you love. By including
children, family and friends in the birth process, you are provided with many
helpers, and everyone involved has the opportunity for intimate and close
bonding
 Home birth may be significantly easier on your bank account. An average
uncomplicated vaginal birth costs about 60% less in a home than in a
hospital
 Home birth provides immediate bonding and breastfeeding. Early
breastfeeding helps the mother stop bleeding, clears mucus from the baby’s
nose and mouth, and transfers disease-fighting antibodies in the milk from
mother to baby
3. Home birth can be done if :
 The pregnant mother are having a healthy, low-risk pregnancy
 The pregnant mother want to avoid and episiotomy, cesarean section,
epidural and other similar intervention
 The pregnant mother want to share the experience with family and friends
 The pregnant mother want to be free to move around, change positions,
take a shower, and est or drink freely during labor
 The pregnant mother want to enjoy the comforts of your home and familiar
surroundings