Hi Fruit Tingles
First I need to say that I do not recommend free birthing. In most cases there are no problems but things can and do go wrong.
So here are a few things that you need to know.
Resuscitation is very important but you need to do this with caution. It is very easy to burst a newborns lungs.
What to do if the baby gets stuck. (Shoulder distocia). You only have a few minutes to free the baby.
What to do if you bleed heavily. Post Partum haemorrhage/Ante Partum Haemorrhage.
What to do if the cord comes before the baby. (Cord prolapsed)
How to recognise Bandl’s rings. Quite rare but a client of mine had this late last year.
These are just a few problems that you may come across. There are many more.
You do not need to keep the cord attached.
You do not need to call an ambulance.
You may have difficulty submitting the paperwork. Some states are more difficult than others.