What actually happens during a home birth?
In part two of this Home Birth 101 conversation, Dr. Morgan walks through what makes home birth safe, the role of midwives, what labor looks like at home, when transfers happen, newborn care, cost considerations, and how to prepare physically and mentally.
If you’ve ever wondered what home birth looks like behind the scenes, or what happens if things don’t go according to plan, this episode gives you the practical breakdown.
00:00 Trailer + Introduction
01:26 What Makes Home Birth Safe?
06:36 Different Types of Midwives Explained
11:56 Why Candidate Selection Matters
15:11 What Actually Happens During a Home Birth
20:56 Common Reasons for Hospital Transfer
26:11 Emergency vs Non-Emergency Transfers
29:06 Newborn Care After Home Birth
33:46 Finding the Right Midwife
39:36 Home Birth Cost & Insurance
45:41 Birth Prep & Classes
51:56 Managing Labor Pain at Home
57:46 Common Home Birth Fears
1:01:36 Final Thoughts: Is Home Birth Right for You?
Resources From This Episode:
- Birthing from Within book
- Bradley Method
- Hypnobirthing
- 40 Blinks Eyemask
- New Earth Mama Spotify Playlist
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