Home Birth vs. Hospital Birth

Whether you're opting for a home birth or hospital birthing experience, when it comes to labor and delivery, one of the most important things is being prepared. Though there are some elements that are outside our control, feeling informed, having a plan, and being able to make an informed decision about your child birth experience is key. Today Parents Ask expert Tori Kropp explains the pros and cons of having a homebirth. Helpful facts are given to consider when deciding between delivering your child in a hospital or at home.

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Having worked as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and seeing first hand all that can go wrong even in the most uncomplicated situations, I would (and did) have my kids in hospital without question. I would never want to be in a situation where something terrible happened and all you are left with is the "if only"... Sarah http://planetjosh.squarespace.com

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