Hello. I've a strange question I could do with a hand on. Do you know of any websites that have references to scientific research on homebirth?
A very good friend is 35 weeks and planning a homebirth. Her mother-in-law is a research professor, and is so shocked at this decision, that she is finding it impossible to even talk to my friend about anything to do with the pregnancy. I think MIL believes homebirths were swept away with the medical marvels of the 60s, and I wonder if providing her with some genuine recent research references on homebirth might persuade her of its scientifically proven benefits. Or at least help her see that HB can be a positive medical choice rather than simply wanting to avoid a negative hospital experience.
I planned a homebirth with both my sons, but for different medical reasons it didn't quite happen. I remember getting a leaflet full of journal refs at the time ds1 was due, but stupidly threw it out about 6 months ago. Decluttering gone into overdrive...