When home births go wrong, hospitals can add to the complications

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

Local mother’s home birth experience highlights challenges with rising trend

As home births become more popular, midwives and medical experts stress the importance of clear emergency plans.
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When home births go wrong, will hospitals take walk-ins?

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 ...
Becker's Hospital Review

Rise in home births may increase hospital transfer delays

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

Hospital 'pauses' home birth service after review

A hospital has taken the "difficult" decision to "pause" its home birth services after a review. Kettering General Hospital ...
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I nearly died birthing my third baby at home – but still advocate for home births

A woman who almost died during childbirth at home alongside her baby said she has no regrets – and would still advocate for non-hospital births. Mum-of-three Geo James, 32, decided to birth her ...
NBC Washington

When home births go wrong, will the hospital take walk-ins?

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 ...