Delivering care for the rise of home births in WA

An increase in demand for home births in Western Australia means parents need to register their interest early in their pregnancy to give birth at home under the public system.

By Aleisha Orr

So, what is driving the interest in home birthing and what needs to be considered when it comes to planning for a home birth? Medical Forum spoke to two WA obstetricians and a midwife who has delivered thousands of babies to gain insight into the increasingly popular birthing option.

Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) WA councillor Dr...

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