In fact, not only did it become expected that all mothers would have hospital births, but home births were discredited as an unnecessary risk and even selfish. These days however, the pendulum is ...

Why give birth at home? The biggest advantage is that you’re in a familiar, comfortable environment. It’s the uncertainty and fear, which women often feel when they arrive in hospital, that can ...

Anyone who's watched One Born Every Minute will know that hospital labour can be an intense, drama-filled experience - but what of those mums who give birth at home? This week, government health ...

The choice of where to welcome a baby is a deeply personal decision for expectant parents, often influenced by tradition, ...

Midwives are trialling "delivery bags" to promote safe births at home. The rucksacks contain scissors to cut the cord, a hat and towels for the newborn and equipment for emergencies. Hywel Dda ...