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 ...

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

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

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