Promoting Homebirth

Our film project is on hold for now, but I want to keep Project Homebirth alive and kicking. I want to share homebirth with others. What do you do to promote homebirth as a viable option to pregnant women?

I admit I had a friend touting the joys of homebirth when I was pregnant with my first and I didn't believe a word of it. I had no frame of reference for what birth would be like... I had only heard of the pain. I wasn't sure what I would do about the pain. I read a lot, and decided to go for a natural birth. I signed up for birth classes not affiliated with the hospital. But we still went to the hospital. I was ready to try homebirth by the time I was pregnant with baby number three... but it took until baby number five to convince my husband that it was a safe option.

When he took hold of his third daughter as she was being born and felt her take her first breath... he was converted for life.

How do we make this transition in people's minds before they are subjected to hospital protocols and possible cesareans? I think the great films that are out now like "Business of Being Born" and "Orgasmic Birth" really do help let people know there are other options. The recent studies promoting the safety of homebirth also help... if people have access to them.

C'mon... join the cause. Promote homebirth. Homebirth is an excellent way for moms and babies to start their lives together.