Member Reviews: The Essential Homebirth Guide: For Families Planning or Considering Birthing at Home

The Essential Homebirth Guide is the first book in decades to specifically address a homebirth audience. The book is written by two homebirth midwives, Jane E. Drichta, CPM and Jodilyn Owen, CPM and gives an excellent overview of pregnancy and birth and the options available to birthing families.   Written in a Q & A format, the book begins with a description of what prenatal care from a homebirth midwife is like. It addresses the significance of making the decision to have a homebirth as a family and the impact of pregnancy and birth on the couple. Also included is an outstanding section on informed consent and how to make a good decision.    The...

The Essential Homebirth Guide is a great introduction to homebirth, especially for first time parents.  It's a book that is very easy to read, in a Q & A format.  I can see this book being great to give to partners or family that may not be on board 100% with homebirth.  It's not preachy or pretentious, just a great overall guide to homebirth.     The book is very well organized.  It's easy to find the information you need, and skip around if you are looking for specific information.  The end of the book has very positive and inspiring homebirth stories that I really enjoyed reading.  I also liked the tone of the book and they way they...