This is a qualitative study aimed to understand the perception of professionals regarding planned home birth. Eight professionals who took part in home births in Cascavel/PR were interviewed. The analysis revealed that home, as the care place, allows more prominence to women and family as a result of tranquility, peacefulness and autonomy. The environment is safe as long as some requirements are observed, such as low-risk pregnancy, appropriate assessment during labor, presence of the right equipment, transdisciplinary network and predefined place for referrals. The professionals also emphasize that the family participation in the process is fundamental. It is concluded that home birth is an excellent strategy to change and improve obstetric care quality.
Home Childbirth; Health Personnel; Humanizing Delivery