The Comfort of Home Births

Post Home Birth Delivery

After you have welcomed your child into this world, be sure to find a supportive pediatrician or family doctor in your community who can tend to your baby's needs a day or two after delivery. Arranging postpartum help is also important after the birth of your baby. If your partner is unable to help you, ask friends or family or consider hiring a postpartum doula. Postpartum doulas are trained to help you and your family after birth, making this transition in life easier.

For more information on how to prepare for a home birth or ask general questions, contact:

• The American College of Nurse Midwives in Washington, D.C. at (240) 485-1800 or visit http://www.midwife.org.
• The Midwives Alliance of North America at (888) 923-6262 or visit http://mana.org