smartcookie,
Zahavasdad- you do know that it was far more common for mothers to die in childbirth before all the hospital and medical intervention.
Many (even most?) of the complications that arise during pregnancy and childbirth, e.g., eclampsia, breech, gestational diabetes, do not come up suddenly and without warning. In the past, there was no knowledge or ability to deal with these issues. That is not the case today, so it is an error to equate today’s home births to births two hundred years ago.
I think that a home birth managed by medical professionals, such as certified nurse-midwives, is a safe, dignified option. These professionals bring equipment to the home and can provide oxygen, IV fluids and medications, and resuscitation if needed, heaven forbid.
yungerman1,
SupportSurvivors- “Out in 4 hours after delivery which was great”??? Hard to believe. Did you head straight to the pizza shop for lunch too?
I would suggest obtaining some knowledge about birth centers and childbirth before ridiculing and doubting people. She most likely went home to rest, where she could bond with her newborn in the peace and familiarity of home, rather than in a hospital, where the janitor wakes people up at 3am to take out the trash (happened to my wife).