As home births become more popular, midwives and medical experts stress the importance of clear emergency plans.
With each contraction, Maria Ibarra’s plan to deliver her daughter in her Ohio living room seemed less likely. The baby’s heart rate was slowing, her midwife said. They needed to go to the hospital ...
A decadeslong frustration among midwives and hospitals could escalate, and harm patients, as more women choose home births, NBC News reported Feb. 26. Although a small percentage of U.S. mothers ...
A growing number of families are choosing home births, often seeking a more personal and comfortable environment during labor ...
With each contraction, Maria Ibarra’s plan to deliver her daughter in her Ohio living room seemed less likely. The baby’s heart rate was slowing, her midwife said. They needed to go to the hospital ...