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Is home birth completely safe?

Experts believe that giving birth to a child is safe everywhere. Provided the person doing the delivery is well trained. Whereas according to gynecologist Dr. Seema Gupta, home birth is not very safe. In this, many times the woman’s perineal area bursts during delivery and the child also dies due to stress. Therefore, unless a trained midwife is with you, you should not think about home birth.

More risk with the first child

According to the doctor, if a pregnant woman is giving birth for the first time at home or somewhere outside the home instead of a hospital, then it is risky for the child. Such children have to face seizures and nervous system disorders. If home birth is not successful, then the chances of survival of such children also decrease. Whereas giving birth to the second child at home is safer.

When should one not plan a home birth?

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, if a woman is pregnant with more than one child, she should not plan a home birth. Apart from this, if the baby is in breech position, then delivery outside the hospital can increase the risk. Similarly, if the pregnant woman had a C-section during the first child, then she should avoid the option of home birth. If the pregnant woman has problems of high blood pressure, diabetes, high BMI, then also home birth should be avoided.

How to take care of your health during pregnancy

In these situations, definitely go to the hospital

• If the baby has passed stool before birth.
• There is bleeding from the vagina.
• Labor pains are occurring very slowly.
• The pain is very severe.

Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.