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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Other Related Episodes:
- Dr. Morgan’s First Three Home Birth Stories
- Dr. Morgan’s 4th Birth Story
- Dr. Leah’s 1st Birth Story
- Dr. Leah’s 2nd Birth Story
- Everything You Need to Know About Hospital Birth with Care Messer
- How Breech Birth Exposes Hospital Dysfunction with Dr. Stuart Fischbein
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