Common Questions When Considering A Homebirth With Dr Robyn Thompson
Published at : October 12, 2021
With the rapid processing of pregnant Women to get in, through and out of the hospital system quickly, it's no wonder more mothers are considering having a homebirth.
Is a homebirth safe? Will I be alone? What about pain management?
If you have asked yourself these questions, you are in luck! Because once you finished reading this article, you'll have a better understanding of how a homebirth works and you'll feel more confident to make an informed decision.
So, who better to discuss having a homebirth than Midwife and breastfeeding expert Dr Robyn Thompson? A grandmother herself, who has more than 45+ years experience, 25 of those she spent as a homebirth Midwife.
In a live interview with Dr Robyn Thompson founder of The Thompson Method, I asked the most common questions surrounding having a homebirth. So let's get stuck in...
Are there any risks with having a homebirth?
When I was considering a homebirth, I would always hear the same thing, "It's not safe, especially for a first time mother!" So, is a homebirth safe?
Dr Robyn Thompson
Yes. In my experience, I can talk about my experience, yes it is. I can't give you the figures offhand but, over 25 years I have been with hundreds and hundreds of women who chose to give birth to their babies at home.
With the number of women being herded in, through and out of the hospital system and intervention rates increasing phenomenally and all the things that are done to women and their bodies, that is not done at home, a homebirth with an experienced homebirth Midwife, practised safely is safe.
What if there's an emergency before, during or after childbirth?
You mentioned that you have a birth kit for every homebirth and have shared information on homebirth safety, but what about in situations of emergency?
Dr Robyn Thompson
You know we do have to be wise. We do have to be on the alert because things do indicate to us that there may be something that we need to deal with, and that depends on what that might be at any one point in time, how we deal with that.
We are a very educated profession. We are proficient in our own right. We do not conform to medical control. We participate in complementary discussion and complementary work with our medical colleagues. I've worked with many of my medical colleagues over my career, and it's absolutely delightful to be able to be in a partnership with a woman who does not feel left out at any stage.
Sadly, I find that quite lacking in the women's stories. Based on the stories that women are sharing with me now, there appears to be a real void in what's happening with women, even more so in the [hospital] institution now more than ever.
I think that women will know whether they want to be at home or whether they'd prefer the hospital.
It depends how far you have to travel because you don't really want to have your baby on the road on the way, on the highway. A rapid delivery and rapid birth with the baby descending quickly. If you're not close to a hospital, sometimes it may be better to stay at home and hopefully, someone can come but that's not always the way unless it's planned.
So again, there's a whole lot of factors around it that can change for each unique woman, what might be her plan, or something that she didn't expect.
Read the full blog here: https://www.thethompsonmethod.com/blog/homebirth-options-with-dr-robyn-thompson
Want to learn more about The Thompson Method?
1. SUBSCRIBE:
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2. OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
https://www.thethompsonmethod.com
3. FOLLOW DR ROBYN THOMPSON
1. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrRobynThompson
2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.thompson.method
*Medical Disclaimer:
Certain information in this video may deal with health, midwifery and medical related issues. Please note that the information contained in this video is not intended to be medical advice, nor does anything contained in this video create any health, midwifery or medical practitioner-woman relationship, or supplant any in-person health, midwifery or medical consultation or examination. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding any medical condition and before seeking any treatment. Professional advice should always be sought for specific conditions and specific circumstances. Never disregard professional health or medical advice or delay in seeking medical treatment due to information obtained from this video. Any information from this video is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or illness. This video is for information purposes only. The information in this video is not intended to replace health, midwifery or medical care, nor is it intended to be (or should be taken for) medical diagnosis or treatment.
Is a homebirth safe? Will I be alone? What about pain management?
If you have asked yourself these questions, you are in luck! Because once you finished reading this article, you'll have a better understanding of how a homebirth works and you'll feel more confident to make an informed decision.
So, who better to discuss having a homebirth than Midwife and breastfeeding expert Dr Robyn Thompson? A grandmother herself, who has more than 45+ years experience, 25 of those she spent as a homebirth Midwife.
In a live interview with Dr Robyn Thompson founder of The Thompson Method, I asked the most common questions surrounding having a homebirth. So let's get stuck in...
Are there any risks with having a homebirth?
When I was considering a homebirth, I would always hear the same thing, "It's not safe, especially for a first time mother!" So, is a homebirth safe?
Dr Robyn Thompson
Yes. In my experience, I can talk about my experience, yes it is. I can't give you the figures offhand but, over 25 years I have been with hundreds and hundreds of women who chose to give birth to their babies at home.
With the number of women being herded in, through and out of the hospital system and intervention rates increasing phenomenally and all the things that are done to women and their bodies, that is not done at home, a homebirth with an experienced homebirth Midwife, practised safely is safe.
What if there's an emergency before, during or after childbirth?
You mentioned that you have a birth kit for every homebirth and have shared information on homebirth safety, but what about in situations of emergency?
Dr Robyn Thompson
You know we do have to be wise. We do have to be on the alert because things do indicate to us that there may be something that we need to deal with, and that depends on what that might be at any one point in time, how we deal with that.
We are a very educated profession. We are proficient in our own right. We do not conform to medical control. We participate in complementary discussion and complementary work with our medical colleagues. I've worked with many of my medical colleagues over my career, and it's absolutely delightful to be able to be in a partnership with a woman who does not feel left out at any stage.
Sadly, I find that quite lacking in the women's stories. Based on the stories that women are sharing with me now, there appears to be a real void in what's happening with women, even more so in the [hospital] institution now more than ever.
I think that women will know whether they want to be at home or whether they'd prefer the hospital.
It depends how far you have to travel because you don't really want to have your baby on the road on the way, on the highway. A rapid delivery and rapid birth with the baby descending quickly. If you're not close to a hospital, sometimes it may be better to stay at home and hopefully, someone can come but that's not always the way unless it's planned.
So again, there's a whole lot of factors around it that can change for each unique woman, what might be her plan, or something that she didn't expect.
Read the full blog here: https://www.thethompsonmethod.com/blog/homebirth-options-with-dr-robyn-thompson
Want to learn more about The Thompson Method?
1. SUBSCRIBE:
https://www.youtube.com/c/thethompsonmethod/?sub_confirmation=1
2. OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
https://www.thethompsonmethod.com
3. FOLLOW DR ROBYN THOMPSON
1. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrRobynThompson
2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.thompson.method
*Medical Disclaimer:
Certain information in this video may deal with health, midwifery and medical related issues. Please note that the information contained in this video is not intended to be medical advice, nor does anything contained in this video create any health, midwifery or medical practitioner-woman relationship, or supplant any in-person health, midwifery or medical consultation or examination. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding any medical condition and before seeking any treatment. Professional advice should always be sought for specific conditions and specific circumstances. Never disregard professional health or medical advice or delay in seeking medical treatment due to information obtained from this video. Any information from this video is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or illness. This video is for information purposes only. The information in this video is not intended to replace health, midwifery or medical care, nor is it intended to be (or should be taken for) medical diagnosis or treatment.
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