Top 5 Things to Know About Homebirth
A supportive guide for families considering bringing their baby into the world at home.
Planning to give birth at home is a beautiful, empowering decision—and it’s completely natural to have questions. As a licensed midwife, I believe deeply in the safety and beauty of homebirth when it’s the right fit. This post shares five important things to know if you’re exploring homebirth as an option for your family.
1. Homebirth Is Safe for Low-Risk Pregnancies
One of the most common questions I hear is, “Is homebirth safe?” The answer is: yes—for healthy individuals with low-risk pregnancies, homebirth is a safe and supported option.
I monitor you and your baby throughout pregnancy to ensure everything is progressing normally. If complications arise, we have clear protocols in place for consultation or transfer when necessary. Your safety is always the priority.
2. You Build a Real Relationship with Your Midwife
Unlike traditional settings, homebirth care means working with the same midwife throughout your entire journey. We spend time together during prenatal visits, which are usually an hour long, so I can truly get to know you, your preferences, and your birth vision.
That relationship helps you feel seen, supported, and confident when it matters most.
3. You Can Create a Calm, Personalized Birth Space
Whether you want dim lighting, your favorite playlist, a birth tub, or your partner and older children nearby—you get to choose the environment that makes you feel safest.
I bring everything needed to support your labor, including equipment, herbal remedies, and optional water birth tubs. You focus on your experience—I’ll handle the logistics.
4. Your Midwife Comes Fully Equipped
People are often surprised by how prepared midwives are. When I attend a birth, I bring:
Medical tools and emergency supplies
Natural remedies and comfort tools
Newborn assessment equipment
My trained assistant for added support
You can rest easy knowing I have what’s needed to handle both the normal and the unexpected.
5. It’s Not Just the Birth—It’s the Whole Journey
Midwifery care includes more than just showing up for the birth. I support you before, during, and after, with in-home postpartum visits, breastfeeding guidance, and newborn care through six weeks.
Homebirth is a full-circle experience—centered on trust, connection, and continuity of care.
Choosing where to give birth is deeply personal. If you’re curious about homebirth or wondering if it might be right for you, I’d love to connect and answer your questions.