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Are home births safer than hospital births?

In the UK about 2% of births take place in the home, and in Ireland it’s about 1%. Birthing at home can lead to less interventions, less adverse maternal outcomes and less adverse outcomes for babies too. Which creates a more positive experience for the women and their families. Are home births safe? Birthing at
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Navigating Maternity Care: Decision Making, Declining Care and Saying No

Pregnancy for some is an incredible time filled with anticipation, excitement, and a touch of nervousness. It can also be a filled with a vast amount of information and recommendations, these might include choosing where to give birth, navigating screening tests offered to you and nutrition considerations etc. Having all of these options can feel
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What pain relief can you have at a home birth?

If you are considering a home birth, you may be wondering what pain relief options are available to you. It’s important to note that every labour is different, and your personal experience of pain may be different to someone else’s. Unfortunately, we don’t have a way to predict what your birth will feel like to
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What Happens at Your First Antenatal Appointment?

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Whether you’ve been trying to conceive for a long time, or your positive test has been a complete surprise, it’s likely that you might have many questions and thoughts going through your head. The most practical thing to consider at this point is accessing midwifery care and your first antenatal appointment,