Things You Should Know About Home Births
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Julia Austin
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So who is at risk?
It’s important to know if you’re in a high-risk group, because if so, the possibility of complications can be a real factor in your decision-making process. Being in near-perfect health is basically the barometer for whether or not a home birth is right for you. Dr. Johnson advises that, unless you are young, healthy, have no pre-existing complications, and are of a healthy weight, you probably shouldn’t do a home birth. Having some medical conditions can make you a candidate for a C-section, which simply cannot be performed at home. They’re covered here, but include fibroids, brain conditions, and heart conditions.
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