Midwives Say Limiting Their Freedom to Practice Hurts Mothers, Children, Low-Income Families
"At the turn of the 20th century, more than 95 percent of newborns entered the world at home, with the aid of midwives. Today, however, the tables have turned. According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, less than 1 percent of births are presently done outside hospitals. In fact, in 2009, only 29,650 were tallied. Surprisingly, this tiny number represents a 29 percent jump, from .56 percent of births in 2004 to .72 percent five years later."
