Birth is as ancient as life itself and as natural a process as breathing. Then, isn't it time women stopped depending on technology and trusted their bodies more?

Boons of home birth

• Familiar, comfortable surroundings.

• Free to adopt any position.

• Pushing on her own.

• Fully in control.

• Free to eat or drink.

• Breathing exercises, diversion.

• No need for painkillers.

• Fetus monitored by stethoscope.

• No deliberate breath holding.

• Touching baby as it emerges.

• Natural expulsion of placenta.

• Immediate bonding.