What is it?
You give birth at home in your own familiar environment, guided by your midwife and a maternity nurse.
No medical interventions unless necessary (and then often a transfer to the hospital).
Conditions: Good health, pregnancy without complications, from 37 weeks, hospital reachable within ±30 minutes.
Advantages: More relaxation and control → often a faster and more natural course.
Lower chance of medical interventions (labor-inducing drugs, epidural, vacuum extraction, caesarean section).
No hospital bacteria, your own bed and bathroom after the birth.
Fully reimbursed by basic health insurance.
Disadvantages: In case of complications, you still have to go to the hospital (transport).
Limited medical pain relief (no epidural at home).
Less immediate specialist help available.
Safety: In the case of a healthy pregnancy, giving birth at home in the Netherlands is just as safe as in a hospital or birth center, thanks to well-trained midwives and a strong referral system.
The number of home births is around 13%.
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