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By Dr. Mercola
Why Giving Birth at Home Makes Sense
'Most people consider hospital births to be safer than home births, but when you look at the facts this isn't the case.
Nearly all U.S. births (99 percent) occur in a hospital, yet the United States has one of the highest infant mortality rates of any developed country (6.3 deaths per 1,000 babies born). In the Netherlands, however, where one-third of deliveries occur in the home with the assistance of midwives, the infant death rate is lower (4.73 deaths per 1,000).
Maternal mortality rates also rose more than 54 percent from 2000 to 2005 in the United States, while decreasing in other developed countries.
This is likely due at least in part to the incredibly high rate of Caesarean section (C-section) in the United States. C-section is the most common operation performed in the United States, and accounts for nearly one-third of all births.
According to the World Health Organization, no country is justified in having a cesarean rate greater than 10 percent to 15 percent.'
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