“Do you really want to rely on one or two midwives for infant resuscitation? What if medication is needed? Who will treat the mother in the mean time?”
Indeed. That’s also what I wonder about – that last sentence. Sure, your midwife may be great, sure, she may have all of the first-aid kit needed to support the baby for a few minutes (note she will NEVER have the same equipment as a hospital).
But if the mother starts hemorrhaging and the baby doesn’t breathe – then what is the amazing super-trained midwife going to do in your home?