With each contraction, Maria Ibarra’s plan to deliver her daughter in her Ohio living room seemed less likely.

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As home births become more popular, midwives and medical experts stress the importance of clear emergency plans.

A growing number of women in the U.S. are opting to give birth at home rather than at a hospital. Data shows more than 50,000 ...

Having your baby at home is no more risky than having her in the hospital, according to a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. The study reviewed records of more than 12,000 ...

There were more than 50,000 home births in the United States last year. That marked the highest total since at least 1990 and a 12% increase from 2020. Though home births are becoming more common, ...

Although they’re not the norm, many parents-to-be opt to labor and deliver from the comfort of their own homes — as opposed to having a hospital birth. Plenty of celebrities have chosen to have their ...

Despite the noise from midwives and hospitals, the latest data on the number of home births in the U.S. show that very few women are giving birth outside of hospitals. But new CDC data do show that ...

Rise in home births may increase hospital transfer delays as midwives face challenges coordinating with hospital staff, impacting patient safety.

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Giving birth at home isn't for everyone — or even many expectant parents. But research shows that the practice is growing in popularity. Home births in the U.S. also rose 12% from 2020 to 2021, and ...