I wonder if anyone can advise me. My daughter has decided to have her first baby (and my first grandchild) at home. I have tried to avoid tabloid horror stories, but have looked at medical research, notably the NHS one from 2011. Among other things, it says that 45% of first time mothers who have elected for a home birth end up in hospital, and the mortality rate among babies is twice that of hospital births. She lives in London and is being monitored by a major teaching hospital which is, disregarding wait times, about 30' by ambulance.
I cannot talk to her about this, as she is very determined, and, obviously, I do not want to increase her anxiety levels with horror stories, which, rationally, I know are rare.
Have any of you experienced the birth of a first baby at home - either your own or your child's. I would really welcome some comfort.
Please no horror stories - I can find them online!
many thanks
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