The baby's mother tells an inquest the midwives were "scrambled together" due to staffing shortages.

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

Giving birth at home or in the car when you were planning on making it to the hospital or birth center? Totally not the plan – and definitely not common, despite what TV dramas would have you believe.

Babies born at home are at increased risk for health problems immediately after birth compared with babies born in hospitals, according to a new study. However, a certified midwife may make a ...

If you’re looking on social media for information and experiences of giving birth at home, you’ll find widely varied content. On the one hand, you’ll find women who develop a relationship with their ...

A spokesperson for the Wye Valley Trust said: "Wye Valley NHS Trust has taken the difficult decision to temporarily suspend its home births service. "While there have been no safety concerns reported, ...

Not every celebrity has opted to have their children at the hospital. Some famous parents have chosen to give birth at home and share their intimate delivery moments publicly. When it comes to ...

One month after welcoming her daughter, Hayley Erbert reveals intimate home birth footage and emotional reflections on motherhood.