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Low intervention - homebirth

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thismonthsfad · 18/01/2026 17:47

Hi. Just wondering if any ladies are currently pregnant and planning a homebirth?

I have self referred and noted on my form that I’ll be having a homebirth. I have my first booking appointment in 2 weeks.

Just looking for some positive stories on the process so far and how to navigate avoiding landing on the intervention conveyor belt.

not looking for opinions from people who are against homebirth/haven’t experienced it

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Strongle · 18/01/2026 17:56

thismonthsfad · 18/01/2026 17:56

Being left alone to listen to my body

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So you’re not even going to have a midwife? That’s insane.

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thismonthsfad · 18/01/2026 17:56

Strongle · 18/01/2026 17:54

What does a low intervention home birth look like for you?

Being left alone to listen to my body

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thismonthsfad · 18/01/2026 17:55

MJagain · 18/01/2026 17:53

You have decided on a home birth before your booking appointment? So like 8 weeks pregnant?!

I think you need to reassess how open minded you’re going to be during pregnancy.
Home birth is a good option for low risk pregnancies which go into spontaneous, uncomplicated labour. There are a million things which could spoil the dream… my advice is don’t set yourself up for disappointment too soon

100% yes! Made up my mind before I even conceived. Home is where I am more comfortable and I am low risk, healthy BMI, no medical issues etc 🤩

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Headstarttohappiness · 18/01/2026 17:54

I had two uncomplicated lovely home births and I was over 35 years old for both of them.
Good luck!

Strongle · 18/01/2026 17:54

What does a low intervention home birth look like for you?

MJagain · 18/01/2026 17:53

You have decided on a home birth before your booking appointment? So like 8 weeks pregnant?!

I think you need to reassess how open minded you’re going to be during pregnancy.
Home birth is a good option for low risk pregnancies which go into spontaneous, uncomplicated labour. There are a million things which could spoil the dream… my advice is don’t set yourself up for disappointment too soon