In a message dated 12/1/2003 1:31:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes:

> It wasn't that long ago
> (1999?) that the BMJ had a whole series of papers on the safety and
> desirability of homebirth as a birth option -- isn't that a
> respectable, mainstream enough journal to reference?  I'm
> sure there
> are many other articles out there too.


I believe I found the article and responses you refer to, but most seemed to agree that higher risk births, e.g. breech (and footling would increase risk of cord prolapse), twins, preterm (even slightly), etc. were ruled out in most country's or practitioners' homebirth protocols -- that homebirth is considered "as safe" or safer when referring to healthy pregnancy and full-term and vertex fetus. So I understand the negative HC responses to a homebirth of a known footling breech. However, if you have additional references that I was not able to find, please share them. If the topic is too "off" re: breastfeeding and lactation, please email refs to my personal email address. Thank you.

Karen Gromada (who had 5th child, 3rd singleton at home)

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