Your Birth. Your Questions. Your Decision.

Choosing where to give birth is one of the biggest decisions you may make during pregnancy. For some families, giving birth at home feels natural and comfortable. Others feel safest in a hospital or birth center. There is no single birth setting that is right for every person.

• If you are considering home birth, you probably have questions.
• Is home birth safe?
• What does a home birth midwife actually do?
• What happens if something goes wrong?
• Will there be medications or emergency equipment available?
• What if I change my mind?
• Who is considered a good candidate for home birth?

Exploring Your Birth Options is designed to help you explore those questions.​

The goal isn't to convince you to have a home birth. The goal is to give you information that can help you have meaningful conversations with your family, midwife, and other healthcare professionals as you decide what feels appropriate for you.

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