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Homebirth is more common in a lot of places. Despite the perception we have in the US, study after study shows that homebirth is as safe or safer than hospital birth for low-risk pregnancies. In some hospitals you can avoid interventions, but in many areas, the only way to opt out of useless or harmful interventions is to have a homebirth. My homebirth was lovely and calm. We had a few complications that were quickly and easily handled. It was all very undramatic. I loved that no one took my baby away from me. With the mother is the very best place for a newborn to stay, for the health of the baby and the health of the mother. About an hour after birth, the whole family cuddled up in bed together and napped. That is one of my most precious memories.