187: Home birth: a safe & beautiful option

Published: May 13, 2019, 10 a.m.

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Is a homebirth a viable option for mothers-to-be? Is it safe? What happens if complications arise?Katelyn Fusco answers these questions and more on today\\u2019s show. Katelyn is the host and creator of the \\u201cHappy Homebirth\\u201d podcast. She studied as a student midwife and is a home birth mother herself. She explains how home births have been historically, a wise tradition. She talks about the shift to hospital births and what\\u2019s been lost in the process. She offers insights on C-section statistics, the risks and benefits of giving birth at home, the training midwives receive, and even how to manage a more \\u201cnatural\\u201d birth at a hospital. Katelyn showcases giving birth at home as a beautiful and safe option for low-risk pregnancy moms.

For more from Katelyn, visit her website myhappyhomebirth.com.

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