Delivery Location & Personnel Objective 3.03

Home Delivery Advantages Disadvantages Low cost Close to family Lack of sterile utensils and equipment Unprepared for high risk complications

Standard Hospital Delivery Advantages Disadvantages Focuses on safe delivery for mother and baby Mother’s comfort is addressed. She is moved to a recovery room and then to a regular room Baby stays in nursery and brought into mother’s room periodically Family is in waiting room Husband may or may not be present Rules for visitors may be fairly strict

Birthing Room Delivery Advantages Disadvantages Father is encouraged to participate in labor and delivery Children and other family members may also be present Mother’s comfort is important Baby stays in the room with mother, called “rooming – in” Most couples attend prepared child birth classes Midwife or certified nurse is present throughout the pregnancy

Natural Childbirth Advantages Disadvantages Very little sedation so mother and baby are alert before, during, and after delivery Takes less time to recover May be more painful

Lamaze Method Advantages Disadvantages Parents prepare themselves for birth Control contractions by breathing and muscle control techniques. Husband or coach helps comfort mother Take weekly classes

Leboyer Method Advantages Disadvantages Focuses on baby’s birth experience Make birth less shocking and more comfortable for the baby Atmosphere is comfortable Have to take classes Plan early in pregnancy

Obstetrician Advantages Disadvantages Has latest information on delivery High demand

Family Doctor Advantages Disadvantages Availability Has to call obstetrician if there are any complications

Licensed Midwife Advantages Disadvantages Lower cost Advanced training in normal pregnancy and birth May not be prepared to hand emergency situations

Doula Advantages Disadvantages Give information to expectant mother and answer and questions they might have beforehand. Guide a woman through relaxation exercises during labor Not required to have medical training