The Rise of Home Births in the US. 2025 โ€“ Whoโ€™s Choosing This Path and Why?

A pregnant woman in a birthing tub being monitored by a midwife during a planned home birth

In 2021 alone, over 51,000 home births were recorded in the U.S., the highest number since reliable national tracking began. That marked a 12% jump from the year before, following a 22% increase between 2019 and 2020. Itโ€™s not just a post-pandemic ripple effect; itโ€™s a wave thatโ€™s been building for years. So whatโ€™s behind … Read more

Maternal Mortality Is on The Rise

Image Showing Several Alarming Headlines About the Rise in Maternal Mortality Rates in The U.S.

On the 9th of October, A study was published in The Lancet Regional Health Americas thatย investigates the spatiotemporal patterns of maternal mortality ratios (MMRs) across the United States, which has garnered questions about the accuracy of reported data. The U.S. has seen a rise in maternal death rates, with projections indicating a threefold increase from … Read more

Key Facts About the Maternal Mortality Rate in Texas

Maternal Mortality Rate in Texas - should we worry

You know, Texas has a big problem with moms dying during pregnancy and childbirth. It’s one of the worst places in the whole country for this. A lot of people don’t have good access to healthcare, which makes it hard for moms to get the care they need. There are big differences in how much … Read more