The death of premature twins in Byron Bay in an apparent "wild birth," or free birth, last week has prompted fresh concerns about giving birth without a midwife or medical assistance. This follows ...

The practice known as "free birth" — giving birth at home without a midwife — carries severe risks. But social media influencers are bringing attention and followers to the practice.

Giving birth at home without medical assistance is gaining more attention. But experts say it carries a lot of risks.

"Free birth," when a person gives birth without the help of a medical professional, has been popularized in recent years by influencers. Experts say it’s dangerous, but people who choose to give birth ...

For the past two decades, home births have been rising in the United States, almost tripling between 2004 and 2024. Although most pregnant people still give birth in hospitals, some experts have ...

Amid a rise in home births, mistrust between midwives and hospitals can put mothers and babies at risk. With each contraction, Maria Ibarra’s plan to deliver her daughter in her Ohio living room ...