One of the most commonly asked questions while prepping for a home birth is “what do you need”. Here is a list of all the things that we think you might need while prepping up for childbirth at home. First and foremost is to avoid the last minute rush for medicinal supplies for this you should probably talk to a physician and get a list of all the medicinal stuff that might come in handy. You can start off by preparing the birth space where you would like to deliver your babies always opt for clearing out some space even if you cannot afford an entirely free room. You should also narrow down your family members of whether you want them at the time when you deliver or not.

What is a Home Birth?

Home birth is to give birth to babies at home, instead of a clinic or a hospital. The woman is generally assisted by a trained mid-wife or even a close family member who has experience in managing deliveries. Home Birth might sound a little risky for many of us, but back in those days, when medicinal facilities were not available, it was the only option for women.

Is Home Birth Safe?

The answer to this question depends on how straightforward your pregnancy was. If you had a seamless pregnancy period with no complications, home birth may be a safe option. However, women who have gone through rough pregnancy periods, with either diabetes, hypertension or any other complications, are advised not to try home births. Also, a women who might otherwise be healthy throughout, may fall into certain complications with the baby’s position and may have to rushed to the hospital. This could be extremely risky.

Early preps also include watching videos on delivery and how to withstand the pain of contractions. Also for early delivery you should have your mid wife ready. Many home birth mid wives do home visits for prenatal care or have various offices that have built in birth facilities.