St George Utah Homebirth Services

There are advantages to a homebirth

Birthing is one of the body’s natural functions. In the home environment, this function is allowed to progress naturally. A midwife treats the birthing process with reverence and believes unneeded interference is an unwise interruption of the body’s birthing capability.

At a home birth, the mother is free to move around, eat, drink, and engage in her choice of activities without the confinement of tubes, wires, straps and debilitating drugs which can suppress and confuse the body’s innate ability to labor. When a mother feels at ease and is surrounded by those who know and love her, her body responds in a positive way. In a home environment labor generally progresses quickly with fewer, if any, complications. This greatly elevates the experience above one dictated by routine policy and procedure.

During a homebirth, the mother and her child are not exposed to dangerous bacteria and viruses found abundantly in hospitals. On the contrary, they are birthing in an environment that their immune system is accustomed to. Only general cleanliness and sanitation is necessary in a home delivery, although some sterile techniques are applied for added protection.

St George Utah Homebirth and your family

As a midwife, I maintain a respect for the integrity of the entire family and recognizes how they contribute to the natural ability of the expecting mother to bear her child. I deeply value the sacredness of the mother's experience. I carefully watch and guide the mother, and assists the family in contributing to her birth in ways they feel comfortable.

The father is respected as an important member of the homebirth team. He is encouraged to participate and is educated along with the mother throughout the pregnancy so that he will be better able to assist the mother during labor and delivery. At home the father can be the mother’s biggest support. Siblings are also encouraged and generally excited to get involved. When they have pre-assigned tasks and feel they are part of the experience, acceptance of the new family member seems to transition more freely and family bonding is spontaneous.

What are St George women saying about their choice for a homebirth?

Take some time to read how local St George Utah Mothers feel about homebirth by reading thier home birth stories. You'll be amazed by the courage and determination of some of our local St George mothers. Their experiences are truely inspiring!

The birth of a child can be one of life’s most amazing moments. I hope to assist you in experiencing the joy of home birth!