Study Reveals Home Births as Safe as Hospital Deliveries
A study by Oregon State University reveals that home births and birth centers are as safe as hospitals for low-risk pregnancies, challenging traditional views on childbirth safety. The research analyzed over 110,000 planned community births in the U.S. from 2012 to 2019, finding no difference in safety outcomes between home and birth center deliveries. The study highlights the importance of collaboration between midwives and hospitals to ensure emergency preparedness and suggests a shift in perception towards more inclusive childbirth options.
