7. If Hospitals Are So Safe, Why Do Homebirths Have Better Outcomes?

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Have you ever wondered why hospital birth is considered the “safest” option when the actual numbers tell a different story?

We’ve all heard it—“Hospitals are the safest place to have a baby.” It’s what providers tell you, what family members repeat, what well-meaning friends assume when they hear the word homebirth.

But when you actually look at the research? Homebirths have better outcomes for low-risk moms. Fewer interventions. Lower cesarean rates. Less birth trauma. Higher satisfaction.

So… if hospitals are so safe, why does the research say otherwise?

In this episode, we’re breaking down:
✔️ Why the hospital system isn’t built for physiological birth
✔️ How routine interventions create the emergencies they claim to prevent
✔️ What the research actually says about home vs. hospital birth

If you’ve ever had someone question why you support homebirth—or if you’ve ever wondered why hospital birth is considered the “default” despite the risks—this episode is for you.

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