Being fully informed on the risks and benefits of a home birth is essential. Don’t just get counseling from the provider who says you are a good candidate for a home birth. And PLEASE, vet the midwife you are planning to use. As I said in the video, there are 5 different types of midwives in the US with different training and qualifications. Insist on knowing exactly what the plan will be if complications arise. Know how far away a hospital with a labor and delivery unit is from you. Make sure t