setting the record straight. or curvy...

i guess the last couple blogs that i have posted have been pretty critical of homebirth midwifery.

i've gotten a couple of comments that have been very anti-homebirth, and although i didn't expect them, i'm not very surprised. i don't agree with their positions.

i feel the (probably purely vain) need to clarify my positions.

my beliefs

i passionately believe in homebirth.

i had a homebirth. i would have another and would consider having an unassisted birth if i could find a place to have it that was close to a compassionate hospital with an OB dept.

i believe it is a woman's right to choose where and with whom she gives birth.

i believe homebirth is the best option for any healthy woman who believes in the power of her body and trusts the power of birth.

i believe that the state of homebirth midwifery in this area is unfortunate. i have hope that things are changing, but as of when i had a homebirth with my son 2 years ago, my choices were slim and my family and i were disappointed with the care i received. i believe it is directly related to the criminalization of homebirth midwifery in this state.