<![CDATA[Home Birth]]>http://www.sheknows.com/ Thu, 09 May 2013 08:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Mom story: I gave birth in my living room]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/989999/mom-story-i-gave-birth-in-my-living-room Meet author Tristina Wright, a creative mom to two daughters who gave birth to her second child on her living room floor. Wright shares her inspiring birth story and why she chose to have a home birth her second time around. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/989999/mom-story-i-gave-birth-in-my-living-room Parenting Having a Baby Pregnancy, Labor & Birth Maria Mora Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:15:00 -0700 <![CDATA[New home birth guidelines leave out some midwives]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/992563/aap-new-home-birth-guidelines-leave-out-some-midwives Home births are on the rise, and moms have a few choices when it comes to what sort of midwife is present at the birth. The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a recommendation, however, that leaves many practicing midwives in the dust. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/992563/aap-new-home-birth-guidelines-leave-out-some-midwives Parenting Having a Baby Pregnancy, Labor & Birth Monica Beyer Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Home birth after cesarean: This mom’s success story]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/988341/home-birth-after-cesarean-success-story Vicki’s first birth ended in a C-section, which was not in her plans, at all. How she turned her second birth into a successful home birth is extraordinarily inspiring. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/988341/home-birth-after-cesarean-success-story Parenting Having a Baby Pregnancy, Labor & Birth Monica Beyer Fri, 20 Jul 2012 07:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Home birth, without a midwife: Unassisted childbirth]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/966059/unassisted-childbirth-at-home Meet Amy, mom of four. Her last baby was born at home, which isn't unusual, until you learn that she had no medical attendant present — at all. Read on to learn why she and her husband chose that route and what their plans are for their next baby. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/966059/unassisted-childbirth-at-home Parenting Having a Baby Pregnancy, Labor & Birth Monica Beyer Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Home birth or hospital?]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/852865/home-birth-or-hospital Home births are becoming more popular since celebrities such as Ricky Lake and Robin Sullivan of the reality show 'Sisterwives' decided to bare all for the cameras. Home birth has some substantial benefits, but is it right for you? Here are some things to consider if you're thinking about giving birth at home. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/852865/home-birth-or-hospital Parenting Having a Baby Pregnancy, Labor & Birth Tracee M. Herbaugh Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Home birth: Is it right for you?]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/852571/home-birth-is-it-right-for-you How do you feel about home birth? Just like everything in parenting and in life, what works for some may not always work for others but it’s always a good idea to educate yourself about your options. You never know what you might find and decide on -- In this case, which style of birth best fits you and your families needs and desires. We talked to home birthing mothers all over the U.S. to get details, approximate costs and to find out more about birthing at home. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/852571/home-birth-is-it-right-for-you Parenting Having a Baby Pregnancy, Labor & Birth Christina Holt