One of the most common misconceptions about having a home birth is that, it’s unsafe. The moment you tell someone about your decision to have a home birth. In comes all of the what if questions, floods of fearful comments and this just adds into the doubt that has been pushed into us about our bodies to birth safely, at home.

I get it. Majority of births that we see, that we have experienced and that we have heard about happen inside hospitals with an OBGYN. This has become the standard care. This environment has been deemed to be the safest place to give birth because of the on demand nurses, doctors, medication on stand by, machines to measure labor and access to interventions.

But Home birth can be just as safe as the hospital, if not more, especially for black and brown women.

Our options of care does not have to stop there. If you choose or want to have a home birth, asking questions and doing your research to make an informed decision could make all the difference in your birth experience.

My interview with Traditional Midwife, La Tonia Packard

I had the opportunity to sit down with Traditional Midwife, Latonia Packard and dive deep into the topic, is home birth safe ? During this interview I asked her a variety of questions around home birth and how is could be a safe option.

Here we talk all things about what traditional midwife care and other midwifery care looks like, exploring your options when it comes to your birthing experience, La Tonia;s experience with home birth personally and as a midwife, how home birth can be safe option and so much more knowledge from La Tonia!

Check out this video down below !

La Tonia’s Bio :

I am a black queer traditional midwife who carries the traditions of Southern Black Grand midwives in my hands and heart. My choice to practice as a traditional midwife is an act of reclamation. An act of resistance. My work as a midwife is to provide care that centers the black community and creates a space for families to actively determine and participate in their care at every level. 

Connect with La Tonia at

IG:@sweetrootsmidwife

Email:sweetrootsmidwife@gmail.com

Website: https://www.sweetrootsmidwife.com

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6 Ways to Physically Prepare For A Home Birth

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