In some European countries, such as the Netherlands, where healthcare is certainly not poor, 25 percent of births take place within the home. At home.
Even in Italy, a minority of women choose this procedure. But when and how can it be considered safe?
Home birth is safe if:
- Pregnancy is low risk
- The mother is in good health
- The baby is in the cephalic position
- There are no complications (severe gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, etc.)
- It is still present an experienced midwife
- There is a hospital equipped for childbirth near your home.
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