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Your rights

Some health professionals are strongly against home births, so it's worth knowing the following:

  • You have the right to have your baby at home
  • You do not need the formal consent of a doctor to have a home birth
  • A midwife has the legal right and the practical skills to take sole responsibility for your maternity care, provided no complications arise
  • You can change your mind at any time, even when you are in labour