HOME BIRTH RISK LIMITATIONS

there are limitations to who should have a homebirth

This list is copied directly from the Washington State Legislature and states high-risk situations where homebirth is not covered by insurance companies:

  • Previous cesarean section

  • Current alcohol or drug addiction or abuse

  • Significant hematological disorders or coagulopathies

  • History of deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism

  • Cardiovascular disease-causing functional impairment

  • Chronic hypertension

  • Significant endocrine disorders including preexisting diabetes (type I or type II)

  • Hepatic disorders including uncontrolled intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy or abnormal liver function tests

  • Isoimmunization, including evidence of Rh sensitization or platelet sensitization

  • Neurologic disorders or active seizure disorders

  • Pulmonary disease

  • Renal disease

  • Collagen-vascular diseases

  • Current severe psychiatric illness

  • Cancer affecting the female reproductive system

  • Multiple gestation

  • Breech presentation in labor with delivery not imminent; or

  • Other significant deviations from normal as assessed by the provider
    -WAC 182-533-0600