can I be refused a homebirth if iron levels low?

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I just had a call from one of my midwives who said that my iron levels are below ten by one point and I need to get them up above ten by next friday and they will then do my booking in for a homebirth. I am due on boxing day and am getting really stressed as they said I will be refused one if my level is not 10 or above.

Can they refuse to let me birth at home...it seems like such a stupid reason to refuse a homebirth. Are low iron levels dangerous in childbirth

I have had one homebirth already so would hate to have to go into hospital for this one!

hi - I am an healthy carrier of thalassemia, and slightly anemic (my iron level was below 8 at the start of pregnancy and went up and steady at 9.6 towards the end after taking strong ferrous supplements) however I had homebirth and my midwives and doctors did not raise any concern despite my iron level.....
good luck