![]() ![]() This makes sense when you realise that it's much easier to rest and relax in your own home. You're less likely to need medical interventions in the form of drugs to speed up your labour, or to help you give birth. Staying at home in early labour gives you a better chance of having a shorter and more positive experience of active labour. And don't forget that a midwife is only a phone call away if you need reassurance. But there is plenty you can do to help yourself. First-time labours are usually slow and even a little boring at times! Early labour can take hours, even days. Remember that birth is rarely like it is on TV. Read our article on how to know when you're in labour for guidance. If you're having a home birth, you may wonder when the time is right to call your midwife and get her to come to you. You may worry about being on your own, or feel unsure about when it’s the best time to leave for hospital or the birth centre. That doesn't mean you won't feel a bit anxious. ![]() It's fine for you to stay at home, as long as you’re healthy and your waters haven't broken. This will be the case whether you're having your baby at a birth centre or at a hospital. However, your midwife will encourage you to stay at home for as long as you can. When you feel the first twinges of labour, you’ll be excited, daunted and keen to get some reassurance that all is well.
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