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Frequently-Asked Questions

Is birth at home or in a birth center safe?

Yes!  A study published in 2005 showed that births attended by a Certified Professional Midwife are a safe option for women experiencing low risk pregnancies. See the study that was published in the British Medical Journal.

In September 2009, a new study was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Click here to read "Outcomes of planned home birth with registered midwife versus planned hospital birth with midwife or physician."

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