Out-of-hospital birth offers:

• a safe alternative to hospital birth if you are healthy and are low-risk for pregnancy problems

• the ability to give birth in the privacy and comfort of your own home, or home-like office surrounded by the people of your choice

• the ability to maintain control over your environment; no procedures done without your consent

• continuous one-on-one care by midwife, with whom you have a well-established trusting relationship

• increased opportunity for natural, spontaneous childbirth without interference of uncomfortable institutional routines and medical intervention

• option available for labor and/or birth in water

• optimal opportunity to establish successful breastfeeding and get rest after the birth

• a cost-effective plan for childbirth which is covered by most insurance

• no separation from your baby or your family - enhanced bonding with baby