The decision to birth at home is a matter of choice.
Parents-to-be look at the options available to them and for some, the possibility of welcoming their baby into the world in their own home seems most appealing.
In Colorado, parents have the option of hiring a Colorado Registered Midwife to provide prenatal care to the mother, attend the birth, and oversee the health of the mother and baby for 6 weeks postpartum.
Registered Midwives in Colorado:
Some positive aspects of home birth midwifery care include:
Parents-to-be look at the options available to them and for some, the possibility of welcoming their baby into the world in their own home seems most appealing.
In Colorado, parents have the option of hiring a Colorado Registered Midwife to provide prenatal care to the mother, attend the birth, and oversee the health of the mother and baby for 6 weeks postpartum.
Registered Midwives in Colorado:
- Monitor the physical, psychological and social well being of the mother throughout the childbearing cycle
- Provide the mother with individualized education, counseling and prenatal care, continuous hands-on assistance during labor and delivery, and extensive postpartum support
- Minimize technological interventions
- Identify and refer women who require obstetrical attention
Some positive aspects of home birth midwifery care include:
- Informed choice
- Parents experience a strong sense of involvement in their care
- Freedom of movement—mom chooses positions for labor and birth
- Low Cesarean section rate
- Very low episiotomy rate
- Strong support for breastfeeding
- Waterbirth option
- Referral to appropriate medical care when needed
Some well-executed, reliable studies about home birth published in reputable journals:
- Outcomes of Care for 16,924 Planned Home Births in the United States: The Midwives Alliance of North America Statistics Project, 2004 to 2009
- Outcomes of planned home births with certified professional midwives: large prospective study in North America
- New figures from the Netherlands on the safety of home birth
Recommended Reading List
Related Links
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies for Midwives
Midwives Alliance of North America
North American Registry of Midwives
Midwives Education Accreditation Council
- What is the difference between a Registered Midwife and a Certified Nurse-Midwife?
- How to Become a Home Birth Midwife in Colorado
Related Links
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies for Midwives
Midwives Alliance of North America
North American Registry of Midwives
Midwives Education Accreditation Council
