home birth
Nursery becomes literal
A home birth is childbirth that takes place in the mother's residence rather than a hospital or birthing center, typically attended by a midwife.
Home births appeal to those seeking a less medicalized experience with more control over the environment: She's planning a home birth with a certified midwife.
The practice remains controversial in mainstream medicine.
Strenuous effort; also childbirth
- contractionsShortened word forms
- deliveryConveyance of goods
- newbornInfant just delivered
- placentaFetal nourishment organ
umbilical cord · afterbirth · postpartum · breastfeeding · gestation · prenatal · infant · pushing
Childbirth assistance professional
Basin for water delivery
- bedroomRoom for sleeping
- bathtubFixture for soaking
- birthing stoolSeat aiding childbirth
- candlesWax lights with wicks
privacy · comfort · quiet · warmth · nesting · relaxation · towels · waterproof sheets
Forming close connections
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- trustConfidence in another
gentle · calm · nurture · love · safe · personal · soothing · peaceful
Prenatal instruction for expectant parents
- prenatal careMedical oversight for expectant mothers
- hypnobirthingSelf-soothing childbirth approach
- antenatalBefore birth
- informed consentPermission given with understanding
Following long-held customs
- ancestralOf one's forebears
- indigenousOriginating in a region
- freebirthDelivering without attendants
- unassistedWithout outside help
spiritual · ceremony · blessing · ritual · community · intergenerational · castor oil
Possibility of harm
- safetyFreedom from harm
- emergencySerious sudden danger
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- legalityConformance with law
liability · outcomes · maternal mortality · neonatal · statistics · medical intervention · obstetrician · insurance
labor
Strenuous effort; also childbirth
- contractionsShortened word forms
- deliveryConveyance of goods
- newbornInfant just delivered
placenta · umbilical cord · afterbirth · postpartum · breastfeeding · gestation · prenatal · infant · pushing · dilation
midwife
Childbirth assistance professional
mother · grandmother · sister · labor coach
birthing pool
Basin for water delivery
- bedroomRoom for sleeping
- bathtubFixture for soaking
- birthing stoolSeat aiding childbirth
candles · privacy · comfort · quiet · warmth · nesting · relaxation · towels · waterproof sheets · shower
bonding
Forming close connections
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
trust · gentle · calm · nurture · love · safe · personal · soothing · peaceful · sacred
childbirth education
Prenatal instruction for expectant parents
- prenatal careMedical oversight for expectant mothers
- hypnobirthingSelf-soothing childbirth approach
- antenatalBefore birth
traditional
Following long-held customs
- ancestralOf one's forebears
- indigenousOriginating in a region
- freebirthDelivering without attendants
unassisted · spiritual · ceremony · blessing · ritual · community · intergenerational · castor oil
risk
Possibility of harm
- safetyFreedom from harm
- emergencySerious sudden danger
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
legality · liability · outcomes · maternal mortality · neonatal · statistics · medical intervention · obstetrician · insurance · certification
- childbirthcontractions, labor, pushing, dilation, crowning
- maternal healthmaternal health, maternal care, maternal mortality, maternal support, maternal wellness
- maternity careantenatal care, maternity care, prenatal screening, midwifery, midwives
- parenthoodbaby, newborn, pregnancy, childbirth, parenting
- women's healthgynecologist, gynecology, menstruation, OB-GYN, period
- birthstillbirth, cesarean, c-section, birthplace, birthday
home birthcesarean section
Surgical childbirth method
C-section · cesarean delivery · induced labor · scheduled delivery · emergency cesarean