3.8M views · 8.9K reactions | Leading U.S. medical groups say hospitals are the safest settings for delivering babies. Yet a small but growing group of women are choosing to give birth at home. Gina is expecting her second baby. She decides to deliver her baby at home with a midwife. But waiting for the baby to come naturally is a test of her patience. Watch more: https://youtu.be/k_aJwvI93Uw | Voice of America | Facebook

Free births are under the spotlight. It’s when a woman gives birth at home, but with no medical professional present. The nation’s top doctors and midwives are calling for a crackdown on free births, saying there’s been a concerning increase in complications and even deaths. Dr Nisha Khot told The Briefing she’s calling for legislation to prevent unqualified support workers misleading vulnerable mothers to be. The Briefing: The crackdown on ‘freebirths’ #thebriefing #maternity #hospital #homebir