Backup Plan

I've recently been informed that some family members are concerned about a backup plan for us; just in case our home birth doesn't go as planned. I totally understand your concerns. The backup plan: Zach will be training on how to deliver the baby; just in case the midwife doesn't arrive on time and then we can just tell her to go home. If  he's not able to do so, then the baby will just have to stay inside of me forever.....just kidding! Note: we are not naive about potential complications that can happen at home or even in the hospital.


Our real backup plan is to transfer to an hospital , which is about 15 min. from our house, in the event of complications. We will register before hand. My midwife informed me that less than 1% of her births have been transferred in an emergency situation. In this situation, they call an ambulance, even before they've exhausted all their options. Our midwife is highly trained. She will have much of the same equipment that they have in hospitals. She has delivered more than 3 thousand babies(both in hospitals, birth centers, and homes), has a Bachelor's degree in nursing, is certified by the American Midwifery Board, has a Bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics, has worked as a labor and delivery nurse in hospitals, attended midwifery school, and has worked in a childbirth women's center.


Here are some stats that may help you understand the U.S. maternal health care crisis in our country. Hope this helps!