Deciding who you want to support you at your homebirth is one of the most important decisions you'll make when planning for your birth.

Homebirth and water birth are often synonymous, and if you're planning a homebirth, chances are you've seen countless photos and videos featuring big blue inflatable birth pools. In this post we answer some common questions about why you might choose to labour and birth in water, and how to have a water birth at home.

What exactly does a doula do? And do you need one at your birth? We chatted with Melbourne-based doula Alex (@alexelisabethdoula) to find out more.