Why are families having homebirths? Though each couple may have individual reasons, most plan homebirths because they believe that most of the time pregnancy and childbirth are normal functions of a healthy body — not a potential life-and-death crisis that requires the supervision of a surgeon.

Six Myths About Childbirth Exposed

Myth #1 — Hospital births are statistically safer than homebirths.

Myth #2 — You can get more professional attention in a hospital than you could get at home.

Myth #3 — The more modern technology you have on hand, the easier the birth will be.

Myth #4 — A hospital is a more sanitary place to have a baby than at home.

Myth #5 — A hospital is the most comfortable place to have a baby.

Myth #6 — It’s impossible to find any qualified person to assist you in having a baby at home.

Click here to read more about each of these myths about home birth.