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Home Birth 101, Part 1: Is Home Birth Safe? Research, Risks, Myths + Who It’s For | #168

June 10 · 51 min · Season 11 · Episode 168 · 49.7 MB
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Thinking about a home birth but unsure whether it’s actually safe?


In part one of this Home Birth 101 series, Dr. Morgan breaks down the biggest myths around home birth, who is actually a good candidate, why some women choose home birth over hospital birth, and what the research says about safety outcomes for low-risk pregnancies.


We also unpack intervention rates, C-sections, epidurals, transfers, and why birth environment matters more than most people realize.


If you’ve been curious about home birth but overwhelmed by fear-based messaging, this episode is a must-listen.


00:00 Introduction + Trailer

02:39 Why We Needed a Home Birth Episode

09:05 What We’re Covering in This Series

09:54 Home Birth vs Birth Center vs Hospital Birth

13:19 Why Women Choose Home Birth

20:09 Who Is a Good Candidate for Home Birth?

23:05 The Mindset Required for Home Birth

26:32 COVID & The Shift Toward Home Birth

28:09 Is Home Birth Actually Safe?

36:47 What Research Says About Home Birth Outcomes

44:37 Part 1 Wrap-Up


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