Having your baby at home

Having your baby at home

You might choose to give birth at home.

If you give birth at home, you’ll be supported by a midwife who will be with you while you’re in labour.

The advantages of giving birth at home include:

  • being in familiar surroundings where you may feel more relaxed and able to cope
  • you don’t have to interrupt your labour to go into hospital
  • you will not need to leave your other children, if you have any
  • you will not have to separated from your partner after the birth
  • you are more likely to be looked after by a midwife who you have got to know during your pregnancy

There are some things you should think about if you’re considering a home birth:

  • you may need to transfer to hospital if there are complications
  • epidurals are not available at home
  • your doctor or midwife may recommend that you give birth in hospital; for example if you are expecting twins, or if your baby is breech – your midwife or doctor will explain why they think a hospital birth is safer for you and your baby to help you make an informed decision.

For more information about having your baby at home please speak to your midwife.

Source URL: https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk/services/maternity/your-birth-options/having-your-baby-at-home

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