Article about Risks of Home Births in the US

[MandaAnda]

No, not defensive at all. Your post felt a bit bossy (thank you for clarifying your usage if "we" though) when I read it is all, hence my curt reply. I assure you, I've read widely. I'm trained well to observe and apply evidence based practice and critique research. I also believe that I am involved enough in the birthworker community enough that I would be aware of anything significant. As a mother though, and a mammal at the end if the day, I also look at what appears instinctive and sensible to me, all while being aware of what advances in maternity care are available, if needed. So, for me to take my general and specific background into account and still feel overwhelmingly that homebirth is the right choice for me speaks volumes (again, to me). That said, I will always advocate a woman choosing to birth where she feels safest for her and her having the opportunity to make an informed choice for herself in all matters.