Many families enjoy having their other children present during birth. Some families are more comfortable with the kiddos coming shortly after birth to meet their new sibling. Whatever you decide, it is a great idea to educate your child as much as you feel comfortable regarding the pregnancy,  labor, birth, and newborn periods. If you choose to have children present at your home birth, please make sure you have an adult whose only responsibility is to tend to the child(ren) and their needs.

Check out this blog post called Activity Pack Ideas for Older Siblings at a Birth!

Reading to Children about Home Birth

Here are some books that Home4Birth recommends for educating children on childbirth and the home birth experience. These books, along with many more, are also available to borrow from the Home4Birth library! Stop by our Fishers location to borrow any of these books from us.