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Home births increased 23% between 2019 and 2020. Covid-19 pandemic restrictions likely spurred the increase. #NICHDimpact #Covid19 #Pandemic #HomeBirths https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35218065
United States community births increased by 20% from 2019 to 2020 - PubMed

It is to the great credit of United States midwives working in home and birth center settings that they were able to substantially expand their services during a worldwide pandemic without compromising standards in triaging women to optimal settings for safe birth.

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Happy International Midwives' Day! 1/2

One of the oldest occupations in history, midwives fulfill a vital role all over the world. The majority of babies born worldwide are home-delivered with midwives by a large margin. Performed by qualified midwives, home deliveries are safe, affordable, and eliminate obstetric violence and forced C-sections. They act as medical practioners, lactation consultants, and provide pre and post-natal care most of the time.

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