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Home Birth -does “being brave” really count?

Did you give birth in a hospital "just in case?". Many women make that choice, only to have the very birth they went there to avoid. In New Zealand we are lucky that we can birth at home without financial implications. However, we have a more complicated issue and that is the lack of knowledge and choice! The Birthing Room believes a woman will give birth the best where she feels most safe and secure. For many women that would be home if they knew that they could make that choice. Have a read of this short article: "I've heard many women say in response to the new guidelines that they wouldn't be "brave enough" to have a home birth. If encouraging women to have a home birth means some feel this way, then..." Push for more home births in the UK

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Be in quick to get your ticket!

Only four nights to go until The Birthing Room's Doco & Discussion Night! The Face of Birth looks at the rights of birthing women -from choosing home birth to elective caesarean -this film is one not to be missed! If you would like to find out more about making informed decisions, would like to be in the company of empowered women, or just want a great night out -this night is for you!
Cost: donation. All proceeds go towards stopping human trafficking.
Doco & Discussion Night

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A coincidence? I think not!

The Birthing Room has had 2 "unplanned unassisted" home births over the last few months, and now almost a third! What are the common factors? All women were unafraid, had used optimal foetal positioning to get their babies into a great birth position, and thought they were only just beginning labour... but in fact were almost at the end! So nobody thought the midwife was needed yet. The Birthing Room is once again empowering parents to make informed decisions with our Doco & Discussion Night next Wednesday in Christchurch. The Face of Birth looks at the rights of parents to choose their birth place and team, and the evening will be a great opportunity to meet other empowered like-minded people! Be in quick to get your ticket.
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