Hello everyone! I am currently a student at university and have recently written a research paper on home births, specifically water births. If anyone is able to fill out this brief interview/questionnaire, I would greatly appreciate it! Your responses may be as long as you'd like and will only be shared with my professor! Preferably, responses before Saturday, April 22 would be super helpful 
Thanks xx
Questions-<br />
Name:<br />
Age:<br />
Race/Ethnicity: (optional)<br />
Number of Home Births:<br />
Number of Water Births:<br />
Did you know someone who had previously had a home/water birth? ( i.e. relative/friend)<br />
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When did you decide/know you wanted to give birth in your own home rather than in a hospital?<br />
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What were some of the biggest factors you considered when choosing an alternative birthing method? Was cost one? Receiving an anesthetic?<br />
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Many women are concerned with the possibility of having a C-Section and hope to avoid such a measure. Is this something you worried about?<br />
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Did you have any concerns with the possibility of needing a C-section or having to be transported to a hospital?<br />
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What kind of medical practitioner did you have present, if any? Nurse/Midwife?<br />
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Describe your experience with home/water births:<br />
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What was your favorite aspect/ what did you like the best about giving birth at home?<br />
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How involved was your partner/spouse throughout the process of preparing for labor and during the delivery?<br />
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Would you recommend this to other women/families that are exploring delivery options?