Most births are spontaneous and normal. The baby is crafted for survival. Relax and do the following after contacting the midwife or doctor who is on her way: Move her to a comfortable place away from the toilet. Call for help. Make sure the room is warm and draft free. Remember that baby needs a Continue reading “Emergency Childbirth: When Baby Arrives Before the Midwife or Doctor”
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Cost of Having a Baby
Childbirth makes up one fifth of all health care expenditures1 and is the most frequent cause for hospital admission2.The cesarean section rate in the home birth study was 3%, whereas the national average was 22.6% in 1991 and 20.6% in 19963. The cost doubles with the following: having a baby in the hospital, formula-feeding, usingContinue reading “Cost of Having a Baby”