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Births initiated in the home (rather
than the hospital) offer a lower combined rate of intrapartum and neonatal
mortality and lower incidence of cesarean delivery.
(Dept. of Economics, Danville, KY) |
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Homebirth mothers
are older, more educated, more feminist, more willing to accept responsibility
for maintaining their own health and better read on childbirth.
(Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia) |
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A midwife works with each woman and
her family to identify their unique physical, social and emotional needs.
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Higher levels of
satisfaction with prenatal care and during labor were shown in those women
with a midwife's care.
(Dept. of OB/GYN, Leicester Royal Infirmary, UK) |
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The average uncomplicated vaginal birth
costs 68 percent less in a home than in a hospital.
(Dept. of Economics, Danville, KY) |
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