Things You Should Know About Home Births
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Julia Austin
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A home birth is not for everyone
Just because your friend raves about her home birth doesn’t mean it’s the right fit for you. Your friend doesn’t know your medical history or your exact situation. “For specific people, and specific populations, home birth is a viable option. It’s not for everybody,” Dr. Johnson says. “It just isn’t. Things can go from good to bad in minutes. If you’re at home and there is no one there to intervene, it can be tragic. Not everybody should sign up to do a home birth.” Your friend may speak of her beautiful experience with it, but unless she’s a doctor who has reviewed your charts, she doesn’t know if it’s safe for you.
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