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

More U.S. families are choosing home births instead of hospitals. More than 50,000 women had planned home births in 2024, a nearly 71% increase from a decade prior. Parents said they want a familiar ...

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

Hannah Dahlen has worked as a private midwife in the past and attended homebirths. Hannah has received funding from the NHMRC to study the safety of place of birth. If you’re looking on social media ...

Madera lacks a maternity ward and Planned Parenthood, forcing travel to Fresno. Home births rose after 2023 reopening; midwives handle low-risk cases. Cost and lack of insurers drive unassisted births ...