Great Britain freedom and privilege to birth

Women’s Right to Home Birth in the United Kingdom

Women in the United Kingdom have the right and luxury to give birth in the privacy of their own homes if they so desire. This right is a medical and health reflection in many countries across the world. In many countries, home birth services are considered backups for inpatient delivery systems. Consideration of both the benefits and cons of home births is required, as are the risks of making a decision in favor or against. A well-planned and carried out home birth can be a very satisfying and encouraging event. Many people are unaware of the ramifications of home delivery and the systems that govern them. In the current world, medical intervention is crucial for all and sundry including delivering mothers. (Wax, Joseph R., et al. , 2010)

Arguments Against Homebirth

Homebirth is an issue which comes with limited medical intervention. Homebirths are facilitated by ’direct-entry midwives. Health Practitioners and experts disapprove of the practice of homebirth. Delivering one’s baby outside the environment of a hospital is not a straight forward adventure. This route is not as cheap as many people think. It demands the services of Certified Professional Midwives or an obstetrician. Acquiring their services is quite expensive, and it is much cheaper when they are approached in their hospital workstations. (Vedam, Saraswathi, et al. , 2012)

Benefits of Home Birth

Many women consider delivering at the comfort of their homes to experience a much comprehensive and intimate experience. At their homes, they exercise their control over their birth plans and their bodies as well. High-risk pregnancies are dangerous when done at home. If a woman is regarded as a victim of a risky pregnancy, it is much advisable to ensure that a healthcare provider is aware of the development of the pregnancy. In a home setup, there are no epidural and pain relief facilities, which are paramount for a containable delivery experience. Delivering processes are engulfed by humungous pain moments which can only be handled effectively by experts in the hospital by trained personnel. (Keedle, Hazel, et al., 2015)

Challenges of Home Birth

In a homebirth setting, (Jackson, Melanie and Virginia Schmied., 2012) claim that one is totally responsible for establishing records of the sensitive vitals of the baby all the time of his or her infancy. This is opposite to what happens in a medical facility. The records are taken and kept safely by the relevant experts and they ensure any unclear condition of the infant is swiftly addressed. Sometimes immediate care and medications are needed for either the baby, mother, or both. With the home setting of giving birth, this may be a failure since no medical substances are kept at home. This may cause severe injuries, bleeding, or even death due to the distance separating the victims and medical practitioners. Postpartum care is very critical for all mothers after delivery. However, if they give birth at their home places, they lack this care. The medical facilities for performing this medical operation cannot be installed in home settings. For juvenile mothers and inexperienced mothers, on-site lactation assistance is needed. This help can effectively be offered in a hospital premise. Technology-driven and oriented facilities are currently installed in healthcare facilities to help in deliveries and post-delivery operations. Medical insurance benefits cannot be enjoyed by mothers and victims of home setting deliveries. Only recognized and registered medical facilities are covered by insurance services which help in handling the burden of financial challenges and expenses associated with medications. (Bohlmann, and Werner Rath., 2014)

Reference

Bohlmann, and Werner Rath., 2014. “Medical prevention and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage: a comparison of different guidelines.”. Archives of gynecology and obstetrics , 289(3), pp. 55-567.

Jackson, Melanie and Virginia Schmied., 2012. “Birthing outside the system: perceptions of risk amongst Australian women who have freebirths and high risk homebirths.”. Midwifery , 28(5), pp. 561-567.

Keedle, Hazel, et al., 2015. “Women’s reasons for, and experiences of, choosing a homebirth following a caesarean section.”. BMC pregnancy and childbirth , 15(1), p. 206.

Vedam, Saraswathi, et al. , 2012. “The Canadian Birth Place Study: describing maternity practice and providers’. exposure to home birth.” Midwifery , 28(5), pp. 600-608.

Wax, Joseph R., et al. , 2010. “Maternal and newborn outcomes in planned home birth vs planned hospital births: a metaanalysis.”. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology , 203(3), pp. 243-255.