5 Ways to Increase Home Birth Safety
4. Get a pediatrician you can refer to after the birth
Your mid-wife must be able to tell you about a good pediatrician or refer to a group of doctors who live close. This is important as you will need to consult a pediatrician soon after the birth of your baby. He or she should also be supportive of your choice to have a home birth instead of giving birth at a hospital.
5. Get some help for your postpartum needs
You will need loads of help during the delivery and also after. Friends, family, your partner, it could be anyone. Just make sure they are all available at all times. Not only will they give you the strength to go through with the delivery, but will also help you deal with the postpartum blues if any.
More than anything, if you have decided to go ahead with home birth, you need to read about it a lot and make sure you know as much as the person who is delivering your baby. Knowing what will happen, what to expect and what you need will make the whole process a lot safer.
