Re: [ozmidwifery] Column in today's Advertiser

[Lisa Barrett]

saw that article it looked good. Congratulations to the woman but she did nt mention that home birth was not for everyone as there are some valild medical reasons why you cant birth at hom   I don't think the article was meant to be a totally balanced unbiased view.  It was written by a consumer with a positive view of homebirth.  There are only a few valid medical reasons why you shouldn't birth at home and I think if you had one of them then you would not be looking at a homebirth option.  However, the MNC homebirth circular ( I know it's british) states that the only think a woman has to do to have a homebirth is say she want's one and she must be supported.  As long as she is well informed she can do so regardless to risk.    Lisa Barrett