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planned homebirths. This report may fuel an attack on all types of
midwives, everywhere. The authors state that babies born at home
have a mortality rate three times higher than babies born in
hospital. Their conclusion is controversial because many large and
rigorous studies have concluded that homebirth and hospital birth
have essentially the same safety for mother and baby."
Midwifery Today Responds to Study Questioning Homebirth Safety
Article by Gail Hart: "The American Journal of Obstetrics and
Gynecology will soon publish a report that questions the safety of
planned homebirths. This report may fuel an attack on all types of
midwives, everywhere. The authors state that babies born at home
have a mortality rate three times higher than babies born in
hospital. Their conclusion is controversial because many large and
rigorous studies have concluded that homebirth and hospital birth
have essentially the same safety for mother and baby."
Midwives being discussed today
So I interviewed a new OBGYN the other day who was highly
recommended as being "natural birth" friendly in my community. It
was a complete waste of time! I'm seriously beginning to wonder how
doctors get away with treating laboring women so poorly (not all
doctors).First off she would "allow" me to have a heplock instead
of an IV. This was about as far as I got her to budge. I would have
to be connected to moniters 24/7 so could only go as far as the
moniter (side of the bed in this case), no portable/waterproof ones
available, no use of the shower/walking, I asked about alternative
laboring positions, but was told I have to push lying down so she
can have access to "catch" the baby. This went on and on. I'm so
frustrated with my communities lack of options and support for
women who want t...