
12/12/2024
Planned Home Births Are Just as Safe as Birth Center Births!
π New research from Oregon State University analyzed over 110,000 births across the U.S. and found:
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Fewer Transfers: Lower hospital transfer rates for planned home births.
πΌ Better Neonatal Health: Fewer NICU admissions compared to birth centers.
πͺπΎMaternal Safety: Comparable rates of postpartum hemorrhage and hospitalizations.
Led by Dr. Marit Bovbjerg & Dr. Melissa Cheyney, this study confirms that home and birth center births are equally safe for low-risk pregnancies. Informed choices = safe, empowered care. π
At NACPM weβre committed to promoting equitable access to safe, community-based birth options and addressing barriers to midwifery care.
π Read the full study : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39514513/