DECIDING TO HAVE A HOME BIRTH: Of course you have many options as to where you can have your baby.  Mainstream America goes to a hospital to have a baby however that is not the only place to have your baby.  You can choose to have your baby at a birthing center or in the comfort of your own home with an experienced team of midwives in attendance.

CHOOSING A MIDWIFE: Choosing a midwife should be a fun and exciting experience.  Your midwife will be one that you will develop a very special and intimate relationship with.  A great place to find a midwife in your area is on the internet.  You can try these two sites in particular:  www.findamidwife.com or the Midwives Alliance of North America at:  www.mana.org.  Another fantastic resource is word of mouth.  Ask around and see if you can find a friend who has had a homebirth.  More than likely they will be delighted to recommend their midwife to you.  You can also attend a La Leche League meeting and you will probably meet a mom who gave birth at home.

When you are interviewing midwives bring what ever questions you might have.  If you are not sure what to ask click here for a list to help.