Instances of home birth increased from 0.87 percent in 2004 to 1.50 percent in 2014, according to a 2016 analysis published in the medical journal Birth.

McKayla welcomed a baby boy at home, enjoying her son's birth with her family. Hours later, her younger sister's contractions were close apart and she had the opportunity to help her welcome her ...

And if you want an epidural or other pain relief, home birth is also not possible. For low-risk women, there is some evidence that home birth is associated with an easier recovery.

The Williamses had a home birth with no medical assistance. They’re struggling to get a birth certificate and launch a paper trail to prove their son exists.

It has taken me over a year to fully understand my home birth experience. Zinn is now 16 months — walking and running — babbling — typical toddler! I've had a lot of time to just sit down ...

Pregnant Mandy Moore Describes 'Tinge of Jealousy' of Moms Having Home Births Now That She Can't "I'm kind of sad that I don't get to have that experience that I was hoping for," she says ...

New history research examines trends in US home births in the 1970s and paints a portrait of home-birth activists of the era -- activists who represented a broad cross section of society.