Answer: Giving Birth At Home
Pros:
-You‘re in the comfort of your own home
-You can decide whether or not you want people other than immediate family present
-You can choose the setting
-You don’t have to worry about being held at the hospital longer than you want to
Cons:
-You don’t have medication to help with the pain
-You don’t have emergency, 24-hour help if complications occur
-You don’t have the option of having a C-section/ must be natural birth
-Your baby is being delivered by (most of the time) unqualified personnel
Answer: Giving Birth In Hospital
Pros:
-You have emergency, 24-hour help if complications occur
-Your baby is being delivered by professionals
-You have the option of having a C-section
-You have the option of privacy
-You have medication to help with the pain
Cons:
-You can’t necessarily choose the setting of where your baby is born
-You may be held at the hospital longer than you may want
-Family members are allowed in the room during the birthing process
