If you’re searching for “home birth cost” let me give you a heads-up: in Florianópolis, costs range from R$10,000 to R$17,000.
Sounds like a lot? Stick with me, and I’ll explain why this investment makes perfect sense!
What’s included in this price?
A planned home birth isn’t just “having a baby at home.” It’s a complete, specialized service with two highly qualified professionals—one obstetric nurse for the mother and another for the baby. And that’s not all:
Full availability: Your team will be with you throughout labor, which can last for hours or even days (yes, up to 72 hours if necessary!).
Personalized care: Unlike in a hospital setting, the care here is exclusive, with no rush or unnecessary interventions.
Safety and continuous support: Equipment, medications, monitoring, and expertise to ensure a safe birth.
It’s not just about paying: who can have a home birth?
Before choosing a home birth, it’s essential to know that it’s not just about paying for it. Home births are recommended only for low-risk pregnancies, meaning there are no complications requiring intensive medical supervision. Additionally, proper prenatal care is crucial, as it lays the foundation for an informed, appropriate, and safe birth.
Why does the price vary?
The cost can fluctuate based on several important factors:
City and regulations: In Florianópolis, only obstetric nurses are allowed to attend home births. Other cities may have different regulations and pricing structures.
Additional services: Do you want a doula, a birth photographer, a pelvic physiotherapist, or even an on-call ambulance? These extras can increase (and enhance) your experience.
Team experience: More experienced and well-rated professionals tend to charge higher fees, but that means more safety and support for you and your baby.
Full team availability: Since professionals need to keep a reduced schedule to be available for births at any time, this directly impacts the service cost.
Comparing to a hospital birth: what’s included in the price?
In a hospital, a private birth can cost up to R$21,000, depending on the city and hospital facilities. This cost typically includes:
Hospital amenities: Private or shared room, meals, and general services.
Medical team: Obstetrician, anesthesiologist, pediatrician, and nursing staff.
Delivery room: Full hospital infrastructure.
Medical interventions: Anesthesia, medications, exams, and continuous monitoring.
With a home birth, your investment focuses on personalized, continuous care without the hospital environment and routine interventions, ensuring a respectful and safe birth experience.
Is a home birth worth the investment?
If you value a respectful, humanized, and safe birth, then absolutely! This is a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and having a team fully dedicated to you makes all the difference.
Now that you know what affects the cost, how about reaching out to birth teams to see what fits best for you? 😉
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