High court challenge over home birth suspension

A coalition is challenging the decision to suspend the service over safety concerns.
Modesto Bee

Home births rise in Madera as services disappear, increasing risks for moms and babies

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 ...

'My family thought I was crazy': More women are choosing to give birth at home

Home births are on the rise among women who feel dismissed by or skeptical of the medical establishment.
Rheumatology Advisor

Community-Based Midwife Care Reduces Risk for Preterm Birth

HealthDay News — Continuous, community-based care from midwives reduces the risk for preterm birth among women at social risk, according to a study published online Jan. 20 in BJOG: An International ...
The Conversation

What’s the difference between a home birth and a free birth?

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 ...
Yahoo

High Court challenge over home birth suspension

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Home birth services in Gloucestershire were suspended in November [Getty Images] The decision to suspend home birth services in ...