{"id":17407,"date":"2019-08-01T16:36:16","date_gmt":"2019-08-01T16:36:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/?p=17407"},"modified":"2019-08-01T16:45:26","modified_gmt":"2019-08-01T16:45:26","slug":"home-births-cord-blood-banking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/2019\/08\/home-births-cord-blood-banking\/","title":{"rendered":"Home births and cord blood banking"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.17.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″ background_color=”#e3f2f8″ custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px”]Although home births are becoming less and less common in the UK, they are still a popular choice for thousands of women across the country. According to the Office of National Statistics, 2.1% of total births took place at home in 2017.\u00a0If you\u2019re thinking of keeping comfortable at home and skipping the hospital hallways, here\u2019s what you need to know.
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What is a home birth?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As the name suggests, a home birth is simply the choice to deliver your baby in the comfort of your own home. Once upon a time, it was the go-to option for most mums-to-be; now, it is second-choice to attending a hospital.<\/p>\n

In most cases, home births are planned<\/a> but there are some unplanned home births \u2013 usually due to a short labour.<\/p>\n

Women are more likely to have a home birth after their first child \u2013 in fact, only 0.8% of women who are having their first child give birth at home.<\/p>\n

What are the benefits of a home birth?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Home births come with a selection of advantages; firstly, you are more likely to be cared for by a midwife that you already know. That\u2019s because you are usually assigned a community midwife who attends your home on the day.<\/p>\n

For existing parents, having birth at home also means you don\u2019t have to leave them \u2013 they can be right there when their siblings are born.<\/p>\n

The same goes for your partner. If you have to stay overnight in a hospital, your partner may have to leave; at home, they can stay by your side.<\/p>\n

It can also be a great way to reduce stress, because you don\u2019t have to worry about getting to the hospital.<\/p>\n

Are home births safe?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Home births are a relatively safe option \u2013 for every 1,000 births, 9 have issues that may affect the baby\u2019s quality of life; in hospital, that number is 5.<\/p>\n

Generally, the most common reason that a home birth doesn\u2019t work is because the mum gets tired and progress is slow. The other reason is that the mum-to-be might want an epidural.<\/p>\n

For first-time mums, there\u2019s a good chance of being transferred to hospital during labour or after the birth (45 in 100 women). Your chance reduces for second babies after a previous uncomplicated pregnancy and birth (12 in 100 women).<\/p>\n

For mums on their second or third pregnancy, there is also a lower chance of having an assisted delivery \u2013 whether it be a caesarean section, instrumental delivery or episiotomy.<\/p>\n

What happens if I have to be transferred to hospital? <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Most of the time, your midwife will call an ambulance – especially if you are approaching or in the pushing stage of labour. While you are travelling there, you will have access to pain relief if you are in labour.<\/p>\n

If your labour is slow and less risky, you may also be able to go in your own car and your midwife will follow you.<\/p>\n

In both cases, your midwife will call ahead so that there is a room or bed waiting for you when you arrive. In an emergency, the obstetric and neonatal doctors will be on hand to keep you and your baby safe.<\/p>\n

Can I have a home birth?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Your personal options depend on your own pregnancy, your preferences, and your location.<\/p>\n