If you are planning to have a home birth it is wise get as much information about before really go for it.
Home birth can carry some extra risks and for this reason it is advice that mothers talk to her doctor before decided.
If you have a low risk pregnancy, the chances of your baby dying during or shortly after labour is the same as it is during a hospital birth.
If you have a high-risk pregnancy or low-lying placenta or baby in a breech position it is advice have your baby at the hospital but still wants to have a baby at home it is wise request 2 midwives, one for the labour and other for the birth.
Normally the midwives who attend home birth are experienced and trained in resuscitation, what can reduce risks.
What can goes wrong in a Home birth?
The baby's heartbeat can slows. The mother's cervix isn't dilating. Baby can suffering respiratory distress and not being treated in time, this can happen when baby might not be adequately monitored for early signis of distress, whereas in the Hospital he is constantly checked.
Also, the resuscitation at home is less likely to be successful as the midwife might not be as well trained or have adequate equipment.
