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October 8, 2009

Is homebirth safe

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How they deliver their babies is one of the choices that women can make during their pregnancy. When I say how they will deliver I am referring to a hospital delivery or a homebirth. Most women think that homebirth is not a safe method to give birth that is why they do not realize that they have a choice on how to deliver their babies.But there are of course critics who are wary of this method.But if they just research and look for studies about this method then they will realize that there a lot of evidence that this method is safe.

The safety of a homebirth is definitely questioned.  From my observations from my practice as a midwife in San Diego I have found it to be absolutely safe. I have witnessed 300 homebirths and I can say that the dangers are just the same either you deliver a baby at home or at the hospital.The risks is not minimized whether you give birth at a hospital or at your homes.But the risks would also not increase.

So what are some of the dangers?One danger that people worry about this method is when complications arise while having a baby.  They say the people who administer the homebirth usually aren’t nurses.  Well as a midwives San Diego we do know medical procedures.  We carry the necessary medical equipment for all the common complications.A doctor is obviously needed whenever any serious complications arise from gving birth at home.  But that isn’t any different then in a hospital. 

Women who have low risk pregnancies are the only women recommended for homebirths.If it is known that a woman has possible complications while giving birth then the midwife would not recommend this method if she is good.  This is standard procedure for all licensed midwife in San Diego.The reason as to why is because midwives have a limited medical practice and they cannot do all the things that a doctor can do.  That is why they do make sure any high risk pregnancies are delivered in a hospital.

It will be very hard to convince those people who are not keen on undergoing this method.But for the women who likes to try this method then they should know that this method is safe if not as safe as a delivery in the hospital.

October 2, 2009

Advantages of water birthing

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One of the ways of having a baby that isn’t common but is gaining in some popularity is water birth.This method is unlike the other methods where they require patients to lie on a medical bed.But it is safe to use in giving birth to a baby. 

So what we are going to do is take a look at this particular process of giving birth and looking at its advantages. These are going to come from experience that I have gained as a midwife in San Diego.First of all, water birth is the way of delivering a baby while the patient isin a tub filled with warm water.  Usually in a tub of warm water.One reason why they say water birthing is good for the baby is because the baby will enter an evironment similar to where he lived for 9 months which is water.The babies have been in water inside the mother’s womb for 9 months and using this method helps the babies get adjusted.

There are also studies where it is shown to be beneficial in reducing birthing pains.  For women that is a big relief to here. A lot of times it allows the use of no medicine.  I have performed many without medicine as well as many other homebirth midwife San Diego I have spoken with.

Is water birthing a safe way to deliver a baby?It is safe for the babies and mothers most of the time as we can learn from the studies on this process.Due to certain medical conditions,in some cases, it isn’t advisable to use. I have had that happen in my waterbirth San Diego service. The best thing to do is consult a doctor first.

Another benefit of having a water birth is it reduces the risk of skin tears.This can be very painful when giving birth.But undergoing through water birthing will reduce those pains.  Because it soothes the skin.

This could be the right method of delivery for you if you just follow these procedures.Benefits will be plenty for the mother and the baby if they use this method.But go see and ask your doctor first if this is the right method for you.

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