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Home birth: Know the pros and cons

Wondering if a planned home birth is right for you? Get the facts about the possible risks and how to prepare for the big day.

If you're considering a planned home birth, you probably have questions. Is it safe? Will you need a midwife or

The advantages (and disadvantages) of having a home birth
Posted in Birth.
Posted on August 9, 2018 by Karina Lane
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Just like the name sounds, a home birth is a birth that takes place in a home environment rather than a hospital or birth centre, and it’s the birth choice for around 1,000

11 Moms Reveal What They Regret Most About Their Home Births
Published Dec 23, 2016
By Tanvier Peart
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There are many reasons why an expectant mom will opt to have a home birth, from enjoying the freedoms of trying alternative positions and methods, to the comfort of laboring in a familiar environment. That,

Birth Story: A Natural Home Birth
This is the story of 31-year-old Jenna's natural home birth. She chronicles everything in a detailed timeline from the start of her contractions to the arrival of her brand new baby.

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Journal List J Perinat Educ v.25(2); 2016 PMC4944451

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J Perinat Educ. 2016; 25(2): 73–74.
doi: 10.1891/1058-1243.25.2.73
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PMID: 27445443
A Natural Twin Hospital Birth: My Birth Story
Jamie Linn Mueller*
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In this column, the author describes the vaginal birth of her twin daughters. Despite

Giving birth to twins or more

It's important to understand your birth options if you're expecting more than 1 baby.

Twins and triplets are more likely to be born early and need special care after birth than single babies.
Your birth choices with twins

It's a good idea to discuss your birth options with

Giving birth to twins

5-minute read

Twins are more likely to be born early, often before 38 weeks, so it's important to understand your birth options. Less than half of all twin pregnancies last beyond 37 weeks.

Because of the likelihood that your babies will be born early, there is a good chance

Giving birth to twins

5-minute read

Twins are more likely to be born early, often before 38 weeks, so it's important to understand your birth options. Less than half of all twin pregnancies last beyond 37 weeks.

Because of the likelihood that your babies will be born early, there is a good chance

Giving birth to twins

5-minute read

Twins are more likely to be born early, often before 38 weeks, so it's important to understand your birth options. Less than half of all twin pregnancies last beyond 37 weeks.

Because of the likelihood that your babies will be born early, there is a good chance

What to Expect During the Labor and Birth of Twin

Even if you've had a baby before, giving birth to twins is a different experience. While no birth is typical, there are a few things that people expecting twins should prepare for and discuss with their healthcare provider.
Position of Twins