Available Choices For Delivery Flashcards
1
Q
Hospital birth advantages
A
Mother can feel safer
More specialist equipment
More pain killer options
Midwife is available to answer any questions
2
Q
Hospital birth disadvantages
A
Less privacy
Can be frighten by hospitals as they are associated with illness
Father will be less involved
3
Q
Home birth advantages
A
Can feel more relaxed
Medical intervention is less likely
Mother is in quiet calm environment
More personal care
4
Q
Home birth disadvantages
A
Less pain killer options
A transfer to hospital might be needed if complicated