Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Maria Ibarra holding her daughter, Joy Mendoza, at her home in Lebanon, Ohio, on Jan. 27. (Madeleine Hordinski for NBC News) ...

A growing number of families are choosing home births, often seeking a more personal and comfortable environment during labor. But when complications arise, and a hospital transfer becomes necessary, ...

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 ...

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

A hospital has taken the "difficult" decision to "pause" its home birth services after a review. Kettering General Hospital ...

A growing number of women are opting for home births. But when issues arise during labor, transferring to a hospital can be ...

As home births become more popular, midwives and medical experts stress the importance of clear emergency plans.