Why My Second Baby Will Not Be Born at Home

My son was born almost four years ago now. Back then, I was a pregnant optimist. I had many friends that had home births. They were the types that shunned anyone who had any intervention during the birth of their children. Through discussions with them, their recommended reading, and my tendency to lean towards alternatives to the mainstream, a fear of the medical system around childbirth was instilled in me.

I found a wonderful midwife in my city, but even that was not enough to calm my fears. At our appointments I grilled her about all interventions making my wishes for …read more