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What can i expect at a home birth?

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Dr. Braden Richmond answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Possbile problems: Home births go fine 80% of the time. The problem becomes...What happens to the other 20%? The answer can be-fetal, or maternal, death! there are many ways to accomplish the goals of a home birth at the hospital, and still have the safety that a hospital brings. While home birth can be a wonderful experience, is it worth the risk?

Answered 12/23/2014

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Home birth: Most births go to completion without problems, however, labor and delivery complication are difficult to predict and if and when they do develop can have serious short and long-term ramifications. If you live in an industeralized country where resources are available, i would highly recommend you deliver in a hospital setting where expertise and resources are available.

Answered 5/5/2016

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